New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF)

New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) NYAFF 25th Edition | July 10-26, 2026 Indiewire says, "the New York Asian Film Festival .. NYAFF brings Asia to New York in an immersive two weeks.
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has swiftly become one of the most consistently exciting fests on the planet. Arguably the world’s best-curated program of new and classic Asian cinema, the annual showcase has made itself an increasingly essential institution by introducing American audiences to little-seen masterpieces like Park Hoon-jung’s “New World,” Derek Kwok and Clement Cheng’s “Gallants,” and Li Yu’s “Buddha Mountain” (to

name three random classics from a list of dozens)...But it’s not the quality control or the comprehensiveness that makes NYAFF such an indispensable event, it’s that they deliver both of those things with style..." The New York Asian Film Festival is North America’s leading festival of popular Asian cinema, and one of the top, most anticipated, critically acclaimed events in New York City, and followed by industry insiders. An energy-filled event designed to bring new perspectives, experiences, ways of thinking and seeing that provoke thought, bring wonder, and new visions to our audience. The festival presents the roughest, sharpest, and smoothest of today’s cutting-edge Asian film scene to sold out audiences every summer. "Best Film Festival NYC," Village Voice Diamond Anniversary issue. "North America's biggest festival of popular Asian Cinema" - Film Business Asia
"The top tier of New York's film festivals" - The New York Times
"A pop culture institution unto itself" - Indiewire

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08/27/2026

that's tomorrow!

Filipiñana opens August 28 at New York City’s historic Film Forum. Fresh off winning the prestigious World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Creative Vision at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, its run at NYC’s premier independent cinema house is a major milestone, showcasing Filipino narratives on the global stage.

Directed by Rafael Manuel as a feature-length expansion of his 2020 Silver Bear-winning short, this stylized satire exposes deep post-colonial class divisions. The story follows 17-year-old golf course “tee-girl” Isabel (played by Jorrybell Agoto) as she uncovers a sinister history hiding beneath an elite Manila country club. The brilliant ensemble cast includes Carmen Castellanos, Teroy Guzman, Carlos Siguion-Reyna, Isabel Sicat, and Nour Houshmand.

Following its acclaimed Sundance premiere and a European debut at the Berlinale, Filipiñana continues its global festival run, including a spot at the Melbourne International Film Festival this August. While there are no scheduled Philippine theatrical releases yet, we are highly hoping for a local screening soon so the Filipino audience can experience this masterpiece on the big screen!

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq-7rJqNJ4I

Photo from filipiniana.film/Instagram

08/16/2026

From screen legends to today’s biggest stars, take a look back at some of the talent who joined us for the 25th New York Asian Film Festival.

25 years of Asian cinema in New York. Still the place to see it first. Here’s to the next 25.

TRAIN TO BUSAN returns in a 4K restoration for its 10th anniversary! IFC Center has it from today through Thursday, Augu...
08/14/2026

TRAIN TO BUSAN returns in a 4K restoration for its 10th anniversary! IFC Center has it from today through Thursday, August 20.

The restoration had its North American premiere with us a month ago at Film at Lincoln Center with Yeon Sang-ho there to talk about it. Seoul Station followed at IFC two days later. Blockbuster COLONY, which opened our 25th edition, reaches US theatres on August 28.



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Stanley Kwan at Film Forum this Friday, August 7, 6:30pm. We are co-presenting! Kwan in conversation after the film with...
08/05/2026

Stanley Kwan at Film Forum this Friday, August 7, 6:30pm. We are co-presenting! Kwan in conversation after the film with our president and exec director Samuel Jamier. Sold out; a standby line forms at the box office 30 minutes before. Runs through August 13, showtimes at filmforum.org.

CENTER STAGE. Hong Kong, 1991. Approx. 155 min.

International superstar Maggie Cheung (IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE) embodies tragic screen siren Ruan Lingyu, known as the “Greta Garbo of China,” in this unconventional biopic by Hong Kong New Wave master Stanley Kwan (ROUGE). Kwan and Cheung paint a kaleidoscopic yet intimate portrait of the ill-fated actress, deftly blending lush period drama, archival footage, and metatextual documentary sequences of Cheung reflecting on Ruan’s legacy.

Digitally restored in 4K resolution in Bologna, Italy by L’Immagine Ritrovata. Endorsed by the director, Stanley Kwan.

A Film Movement release. Film Movement

That’s a wrap on our 25th. Screen International: ‘Fujiko’ wins the Uncaged Award for best feature, ‘My Name’ takes the A...
07/28/2026

That’s a wrap on our 25th. Screen International: ‘Fujiko’ wins the Uncaged Award for best feature, ‘My Name’ takes the Audience Award, special mention to ‘Turgaud.’ Swipe for the full winners, and for the honorees we celebrated across the 25th: Joan Chen (), Gianna Jun (everything.is.peachy), Daniel Wu (Daniel Wu 吴 彦 祖), Joseph Chang, Na Hong-jin, Sara Minami (南沙良), and Angela Yuen (angela.yuen).
Thank you, New York. Full report: link in comment.

Our Matsuri to Midnight event transformed NYAFF’s 25th Edition into a vibrant celebration of Japanese cinema, culture, a...
07/27/2026

Our Matsuri to Midnight event transformed NYAFF’s 25th Edition into a vibrant celebration of Japanese cinema, culture, and community.

The evening began with drinks before the screening of Higuma!! The Killer Bear, followed by live performances, food, and drinks that brought the spirit of a Japanese matsuri to New York City.

Thank you to everyone who joined NYAFF for this special event and helped make the night unforgettable.

07/27/2026

Janet Yang introduces the closing film of the 25th edition of NYAFF, “Dear You.” Producer Zheng Xuanxuan, lead actress Li Sitong, and director Lan Hongchun welcomed audiences with opening remarks, sharing their hopes for the film and the inspiration behind its story.

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Caption: Today is the last day of NYAFF’s 25th edition. Three daytime screenings still have seats and our closing film ‘...
07/26/2026

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Today is the last day of NYAFF’s 25th edition. Three daytime screenings still have seats and our closing film ‘Dear You’ is sold out.

We look forward to seeing you in the theater today and in the future!

To stay connected with us visit nyaff.org

07/26/2026

Writer and Director Andrew Ahn reminding artists to be generous toward their past selves while in conversation with Actor Bowen Yang.

For more moments like this visit nyaff.org

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