HAAPIFEST Film Festival
May 29 – June 14, 2026
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HAAPIFEST 2026 IS HERE
Experience the stories you don’t usually see — but will never forget.
📅 May 29 – June 14, 2026
📍 Houston + Online
HAAPIFEST 2026 brings together an incredible lineup of films, documentaries, and shorts from across the AAPI diaspora — powerful stories of identity, family, culture, and resilience.
From intimate personal journeys to bold, groundbreaking narratives, this year’s festival showcases voices that deserve to be seen and heard.
✨ Discover new filmmakers
✨ Celebrate diverse cultures
✨ Connect through storytelling
🎟️ Tickets & passes are available NOW
Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Houston’s most dynamic cultural events.
Come for the films. Stay for the stories. 🎥
This OCA-Greater Houston event is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
Founded in 2004 by OCA-Greater Houston, the Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival, or HAAPIFEST, was created to highlight and celebrate the diversity of AAPI culture, food, and family, to support AAPI artists and filmmakers, and to share the untold AAPI experience for the Greater Houston metropolitan area through edutainment.
Today, HAAPIFEST is an immersive, multi-day celebration of film, music, and art, showcased by a dedicated committee of volunteers.
Mark your calendars — HAAPIFEST 2026 is coming!
📅 May 29 – June 14, 2026
📍 In Person & Online
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Westchase
10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042
✨ Save the date and stay tuned for film submissions, ticket releases, and exciting program announcements.
2026 Announcements
The Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival (HAAPIFEST) is excited to announce that submissions for our 2026 festival are officially open! We are looking for powerful, innovative, and authentic stories from AAPI filmmakers and allies around the globe.
Important Dates for Submissions:
Early Bird Deadline: October 15, 2025
Official Entry Deadline: November 30, 2025
Late Submission Deadline: January 5, 2026
📢 Notification of Acceptance: February 28, 2026
📢 Submit your film now at: https://filmfreeway.com/HAAPIFEST
Tickets & Passes
Tickets and Passes for events, opening night & closing night.
Volunteer?
Interested in supporting this year’s festival? Let us know and someone will reach out.
Located in Houston, Texas
Houston is the most diverse metropolitan area in Texas and has been described as the most racially and ethnically diverse major city in the U.S.
DoubleTree by Hilton, Houston Westchase (10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042)