HAAPIFEST Film Festival
May 29 – June 14, 2026
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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.
Our Stories, Our Stage: HAAPIFest 2024 Recap
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)
• Opening Night - May 30th: 6 pm - 9 pm
• May 31st: 6 pm - 10:30 pm
• June 1st: 10 am - 10 pm
• June 7th: 6 pm - 10 pm
• June 8th: 10 am - 10 pm
• June 9th: 12 pm - 5 pm