AAAFF Voices
Hanna Huang
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.

To be 18...
AAAFF Voices, Lists
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
Guest User
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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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!