Attend the 2026 Austin Asian American Film Festival
This year, AAAFF celebrates our 18th film festival back at the local indie arthouse theater AFS Cinema. Join us on June 24-28 for five days filled with new independent films from the Asian and Asian American diaspora. We have a fun time planned with events and filmmakers in attendance. Take advantage of Austin’s vibrant film and cinema community and attend!
Have questions about accessibility, how to attend, purchase terms, and seating? Visit our Terms & FAQ page for more information.
This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department and the Texas Commission of the Arts
2026 INsider Badges - $500
Choose your own reserved seating, invites to the Filmmakers Dinner, and private Karaoke.
2026 ALL ACCESS BADGES - $180 (until May 31, June 1 onwards $200)
All-access, all AAPI. Be sure to grab an all-access badge to get priority entrance to all film showings, official AAAFF merch, swag bag, and entry to exclusive AAAFF events each day. The 18th edition’s all-access badge includes these quality perks. *a very limited number will be avail for purchase in person at box office. Check out the full list of Badge perks.
Student FILM Pass $95
Provides admission to all film programs, the Centerpiece Party, 2026 AAAFF T-shirt, and any other events open to ticketholders during specific film screenings.
Student ID must be presented when picking up a film pass, or a price difference may be charged for a regularly priced film pass.
*Limited quantities available. On Sale June 1.
Can’t Make it to All the Films?
Pre-sale 5pk Film Tickets $60
*Cannot be used for Centerpiece film TRACES OF HOME.
Our best deal for those who can only make a few screenings, but not all 5 days. This pre-sale ticket package includes access to most film programs. Centerpiece Film is not included. All other film programs can be redeemed. Note that after purchase, you need to select the film programs you would like to apply your tickets to to confirm tickets to a film program.
Pre-sale Film Tickets $15-25
Just want to check out a film or two? You can purchase an individual film ticket to any film from the lineup. Single-film tickets are available for each film. Note that badge and film pass holders receive priority entrance for seating.
Opening Night Film - $20
Centerpiece Film & Party - $25
All other film programs - $15
Student Film Tickets $12 (Box office only)
*Student tickets available for sale only in-person at the AAAFF Box Office with proof of valid Student ID. Box office typically opens 1 hour before each film screening on weekdays and 30 min on weekends.
In the event a screening is sold out of pre-sale tickets, limited rush tickets may be available at the venue 15 min before the screening. You will be asked to wait in the rush line while we ascertain the number of seats/tickets available to sell. The only way to ensure you can enter a sold-out show is to buy a badge or pass.
*Badgeholders, we reserve seats for you for each screening. You must arrive and be seated 15 minutes before a screening begins, or we may sell your seat to the rush line for shows with pre-sale tickets sold out.