Behind the Camera blog series now features Artistic Director Neha Aziz’s current road to her new and first documentary project WAGAH.
Behind the Camera: Vocal Coach for Apple TV’s Brothers
To be 18...
We recently held our 18th edition of the Austin Asian American Film Festival from June 24-28, 2026, and it was a whirlwind of nostalgia as we pulled our photo gallery together. In those five days, we squeezed in watching 34 films, a 2-day VR activation, film industry gatherings, daily parties, and even 3 days of icy treats (Wed-Fri) that the staff repeatedly told me I need to budget for again next year.
Before we move forward, I wanted to take a step back and highlight our Letters that were in the 2026 program from our Board President, Artistic Director, and me about what this year meant to us! Read to the end for a code for 3 free hi-res photo downloads to our 2026 AAAFF memories.
The Things that Lurk Within...
Into the Current: CAUGHT BY THE TIDES and Its Times
Jia Zhangke’s Caught by the Tides plays at the AFS Cinema through Thursday, May 29th. To mark its Austin theatrical run—co-presented by our own AAVClub—AAAFF programmer Josh Martin takes an in-depth look at the film and its history.