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Hanna Huang
The Things that Lurk Within...

Sometimes the scariest things out there are the ones that comes from within…Check out our staff roundup of 4 thrillers and horror films for the spooky vibes this Halloween!

The Things that Lurk Within...
Josh Martin
Into the Current: CAUGHT BY THE TIDES and Its ...

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.

Into the Current: CAUGHT BY THE TIDES and Its Times
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March Events Recap

March was an eventful month from Diasporic Disco Queer Prom to SXSW. Let’s get into it and debrief!

March Events Recap
Josh Martin
Stranger in My Own Hometown: Edward Yang, the ...

With A Brighter Summer Day playing at the AFS through this weekend (first week of April 2024), we’re resharing an article on the film written by AAAFF Special Programs & Film Programmer, Josh Martin, back in 2016.

Stranger in My Own Hometown: Edward Yang, the New Cinema, and A BRIGHTER SUMMER DAY
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Art In Motion: Expressions Through Film Recap

Earlier this month we hosted an event at AFS Cinema called Art In Motion: Expressions Through Film with our friends at aGLIFF, Cine Las Americas, IndieMeme, and Austin Jewish Film Festival in collaboration with Big Medium’s Studio Tour. This showcase explores art in practice, expressionism, and performance through the medium of film.

Art In Motion: Expressions Through Film Recap

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Our Fave Asian & AA/PI Films of 2022

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Our Fave Asian & AA/PI Films of 2022

We're sharing some of our fave Asian & AA/PI films of the year. Spoiler alert: it's filled with iconic ♀ energy.

The end of the year is here (how?!), and the AAAFF staff wanted to reflect on some of our favorite Asian and AA/PI films from 2022! This is by no means an exhaustive list—we are certain there are a bunch missing, including ones we haven’t seen ourselves! But be sure to add these movies to your list if you haven’t already. Happy Holidays, friends!

Thanksgiving Dishes to Try from Our AAAFF Family

Thanksgiving Dishes to Try from Our AAAFF Family

The day specifically made for a food coma is almost upon us! We know there are classic Thanksgiving staples, but we here at AAAFF wanted to share some more avant-garde options, ones that hold a special place in our hearts. Make any or all of these delicious recipes and no one will be disappointed!