Two young women on Oahu turned an online plea for friends into a real friendship, a small upbeat sign that social media can still bring people together in person.

• Anna, 24, posted on TikTok looking for friends after moving back home from film school in Utah.
• The post drew dozens of replies, including from Bella, a fellow film fan.
• The two hit it off and say making friends comes down to being approachable and genuinely interested in others.
• They plan to meet again and bring more local women together around Hawaii's film scene.

Outlook: The pair hope to grow their meetups into a wider local community for women interested in film.