Boston Asian American Film Festival

08/31/2026

08/27/2026

Many BAAFF alums featured!!

TAAF and the Sundance Institute announced the fourth cohort of the Sundance Institute and the Asian American Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship.

08/27/2026

📣 HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR B***Y! / Screening Invite 💃🏻

You and guests are invited to attend SPC's advance screening of HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR B***Y, coming to theaters September 25th

📆 WHEN: Monday, 8/31 at 7 PM
📍 WHERE: AMC Boston Common (175 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111)
🎟 RSVP:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeispSL-D75Qli0NLnT1AkUPP48dgSwU_ZgpO9b85qVOFdeQg/viewform (link in bio)

Synopsis: Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation. When friends coax her back to the studio, she develops an infatuation with the new instructor. She must face what comes next as sparks fly.
Runtime: 2 hr 2 minutes
Rating: R

We recommend you arrive early as seating at the screening is not guaranteed and is on a first come, first served basis.

08/27/2026

📣 **Event is full but join the waitlist!**

FREE PASS to see an early screening of Forgotten Island Movie, featuring the voices of H.E.R., Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng and Lea Salonga!

https://gofobo.com/screenings/movie_landing/d29tYm9zdG9uZmk%3D/

📆 Tuesday, September 22, 2026 @ 7:00pm
📍 AMC Assembly Row 12
🎟 (Have your pass ready to show at the door)

From the filmmakers of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish comes the story of lifelong best friends, Jo and Raissa, who stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to a fantastical island packed with the mythological creatures that they had grown up hearing stories about from their Filipino families.

But when Jo and Raissa discover that their memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, they will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.

08/27/2026

Thank you to Erin Trahan and WBUR 90.9 FM for featuring BAAFF, Oct. 15-18 and Oct. 24-25!!

The calendar boasts a film festival nearly every weekend from now through early December. WBUR film writer Erin Trahan shares a roundup of the ones she's most looking forward to this season.

08/25/2026

📣 Wander into where culture, storytelling, and community collide. This local Film Festival is highlighting Asian American / Asian short films to share with audiences around the Boston area. We have 6 short films, prizes to give away, Asian flavored ice cream from NYC (Malted Toasted Rice, Kaya Toast, and Black Sesame Cookies and Cream, and a karaoke after party at Capitol Theatre!

Learn more and get tickets at: https://www.wanderfilmfest.com/ and

08/20/2026

Please join us in welcoming Amihan Matias as AAPIC’s new Executive Director.

With more than 30 years of experience building grassroots coalitions, strengthening community-based organizations, and advancing immigrant and refugee rights, Amihan brings deep roots in Massachusetts’ AAPI communities and a longstanding commitment to community-centered leadership.

Amihan is a founder of Massachusetts Asian and Pacific Islanders (MAP) for Health and the AAPI Alliance of Western Massachusetts and has held leadership roles across the nonprofit, philanthropic, and community sectors. Throughout her career, she has worked to build stronger organizations, develop community leadership, and advance inclusion across the Commonwealth.

We’re excited to welcome Amihan to AAPIC and look forward to the experience, relationships, and leadership she brings to the Commission.

Read the full announcement and learn more about Amihan: https://aapicommission.org/amihan-matias-named-executive-director-of-massachusetts-aapi-commission/

08/12/2026

📣The People’s PROTECT Act: Teach-In!

Want to understand what’s in the newly released PROTECT Act and what it means for our communities? Join us Wednesday, August 12 at 6 PM ET for a virtual teach-in!

We’ll break down what’s in the bill, what it could mean for immigrant communities, and what comes next — with interpretation available in Khmer, Vietnamese, Spanish, and Cantonese (flyer translation incoming).
📅 Wednesday, Aug. 12
⏰ 6 PM ET
💻 Zoom, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v6VfFrDqSC6izYfBDtzN8g

Come learn, ask questions, and get connected with the movement working to protect our communities. ✊🏽

08/04/2026

Just 3 more days until Fan Expo Boston. Come see us at the BAAFF booth in CZ1339 adjacent to the main stage. Walk the BAAFF red carpet and come say hi. Talk AAPI representation and upcoming BAAFF events and and see trailers from past seasons. This year we will also be hosting two panels. On Friday the 7th at 8:15om catch the animated shorts block with BAAFF official selection Re:connected and the Oscar nominated Snow Bear. And on Saturday The 8th at 10:15am we will be hosting a panel celebrating AAPI representation in media starting with. Screening of BAAFF audience choice winner Seoul Switch followed by a panel discussion with Alex King co
-founder of 1587 Sneakers, Vincent Yee author of the YA series Clara Wu and the World of Azen, and multi-media artist Yixuan Zeng. The Fan Expo will also have some amazing AAPI guests such as Karen Fukahara, Francois Chau and Brian Tochi.