Welcome back to Here & There!In this episode, we highlight The Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF), which is returning this month for its 45th year. And this time, Canadian filmmakers are making a big impression.From powerful documentaries to innovative narratives, Canada’s creative presence will be felt across the festival’s programming, which spotlights cross-cultural connections across the world.In this episode, Here & There podcast host Liz Beatty teams up with her longtime colleague and collaborator, award-winning NPR personality and producer Thomas Wilmer, who calls Hawai‘i a second home. From Shōgun to Lost, Wilmer shares how Canadians have become an integral part of HIFF’s international lineupListen in on a captivating story connecting filmmakers and celebrating the shared spirit of storytelling.