How to Fest
A step-by-step guide on important information prior to attending HAAPIFEST!z
GENERAL Information
1. 📝 FESTIVAL BACKGROUND
HAAPIFEST (Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival) is a program of OCA-Greater Houston. Founded in 2004, the festival features 100+ films screening in person across two weekends, May 29–31 and June 5–7.
Most films will also be available for online viewing from May 29–June 14 (some films have geo-restrictions).
2. 🅿️ FESTIVAL LOCATION AND PARKING
The festival is hosted in Houston Asiatown:
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, Houston Westchase
10609 Westpark Dr
Houston, TX 77042
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SqbPGjNzEnKjRAkP9
Free on-site parking is available in the hotel surface lot.
3. 🏘️ FREE PROGRAMS
On Sunday, May 31, 11:00 AM CT, we are pleased to present a free author talk featuring Jeff Chang and his book, WATER MIRROR ECHO: BRUCE LEE AND THE MAKING OF ASIAN AMERICA .
Following the author talk is a complimentary screening of ENTER THE DRAGON, BRUCE LEE REVOLUTION.
Please see more information here: https://www.haapifest.org/news/water-mirror-echo-bruce-lee-and-the-making-of-asian-america
4. 🎥 ONLINE FILMS
To view films on demand, follow these instructions:
https://goelevent.reamaze.com/kb/virtual-events-0cf4d028b7f552f2/how-to-watch-with-your-pass
Films with geographical viewing restrictions are listed under the online film schedule.
5. 🎞️ SPONSORSHIP / SUPPORT / VOLUNTEER FOR THE FESTIVAL
HAAPIFEST is grateful for the support from sponsors, community partners, and volunteers. For more information on how to get involved, please contact us at haapifest@ocahouston.org.
TICKETS & PASSES
1. 🧑💼 HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS OR PASSES
Tickets are available for purchase using the Elevent platform by selecting a film or shorts block:
https://www.goelevent.com/HAAPIFEST/e/Search
2. 🎟️ HOW TO PICK UP TICKETS OR PASSES
Pass pick-up is available during the entire duration of the festival. Ticket holders do not need to pick up their tickets.
3. 🎬 WHEN TO ARRIVE
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled program. Seating cannot be guaranteed for ticket holders who arrive after the program begins. All programs are subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice.
Filmmaker Information
1. 🎫 FILMMAKER PASS PICK-UP
Filmmaker and guest complimentary passes can be picked up throughout the festival at the attendee check-in and registration desk.
The festival area and screening rooms are in the front right wing of the DoubleTree by Hilton, Houston Westchase. The check-in desk will be located there.
Filmmakers planning to attend should submit a Participant Travel Plan form. To request access to form, please contact us at haapifest@ocahouston.org.
2. 📅 FILMMAKER FOCUSED PROGRAMMING
We encourage filmmakers who are attending in person to join for these special events:
A. INDUSTRY DISCUSSION. A free panel on Productions in Texas will unlock insights about local filmmaking, including incentives and free resources that support filmmaking in Texas. Hosted Saturday, June 6 at 1:00 PM CT, the panel features representatives from the Texas Film Commission, Houston Film Commission, and local filmmaking community.
B. HAAPI HOUR / MEET & GREET RECEPTIONS. Each late afternoon and early evening includes a reception and an opportunity for mingling with festival attendees and meeting other filmmakers.
C. LATE NIGHT DINNERS. Unwind over a bite at these social gatherings for filmmakers!
3. 🗣️ POST-SCREENING Q&A
After each shorts block, we invite filmmakers in attendance to represent their film in a Q&A. Typically, the Q&A consists of one representative per short film and will last 10-20 minutes, including questions from the audience. Afterward, we invite filmmakers to take photos at the step & repeat wall.