Jeannette Paulson Hereniko

Jeannette Paulson Hereniko
BornJeannette Paulson
Occupationfilm producer, television writer, film festival director and founder
NationalityAmerican
SubjectFilm, Asian cinema
Notable awardsKorean Cinema Award for lifetime promotion of Korean cinema
SpouseVilsoni Hereniko
(1997 – present)
Website
www.asiapacificfilms.com

Jeannette Paulson Hereniko is an American film producer, television writer, film festival director and film festival founder. She is best known for founding the Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF), acting as the festival's director from 1981 to 1996 and her active promotion of Asian cinema in America. She is currently the president of AsiaPacificFilms.com, Te Maka Productions Inc. and the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema/USA.