The official trailer for the 2009 Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is finally out. The trailer stars Daniel Dae Kim from LOST and some sweet special effect.

Not only does HIFF have a cool trailer, but they also have a cool line up as well. Here’s some highlights:

Opening Night Film – Mother

Centerpiece Film – Red Cliff

Closing Night Film – The Warrior and the Wolf

Other films of note 9500 Liberty, All About Dad, Barbarian Princess, Beast Stalker, Ip Man, Children of Invention, Ong Bak 2, The People I’ve Slept With, Whatever It Takes, and White on Rice. There are some great shorts programs. Among them are A Song For Ourselves and Half Kenneth. In the music video program, you’ll see Eat You Up by BOA and Hibi no Neiro by SOUR. See the full line up here.

2009 Hawaii International Film Festival Trailer

Be sure to check out Asian American film festivals in October and November in your area including the 2009 DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival (October 1-10, 2009), the 2009 Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (October 9-11, 2009), the 2009 San Diego Asian Film Festival (October 15-29, 2009), and the 2009 Austin Asian American Film Festival (November 12-15, 2009).