Join us for an unforgettable cinematic experience! HAAPIFest proudly presents the groundbreaking documentary The Absolutely Amazing, Wonderful, Frightening, Threatening Edge of Tomorrow, followed by a special Director Q&A with the visionary Springna Zhao.

Join us at HAAPIFest for the Texas screening of Paper Marriage, written, directed, and starring Jeff Man. After the film, stay for a special Director Q&A and hear Jeff’s journey from indie shorts to feature filmmaking!

Join us June 1st at 7:45 PM for the Houston premiere of Chinatown Cha-Cha 🎬 — a heartwarming doc featuring 92-year-old Coby Yee & the dazzling Grant Avenue Follies.

Join us for His Father’s Son, the award-winning debut feature by Meelad Moaphi — screening at #HAAPIFest with a special director meet-and-greet after the show!

BOAT PEOPLE: A 50-Year Journey is a powerful 60-minute Vietnamese-language documentary that captures the harrowing and heroic journeys of Vietnamese refugees who fled their homeland following the Vietnam War.

The Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival (HAAPIFest) is proud to announce the Houston premiere of ANXIOUS., the debut feature film from writer, director, and actor Nida Chowdhry.

This HAAPIFest season, don’t miss your chance to witness an unforgettable story of courage, friendship, and resilience with the special screening of “Decathlon: The C.K. Yang and Rafer Johnson Story”, directed by Frank W Chen and produced by Brian Yang.

The Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival (HAAPIFest) is proud to host the Houston premiere of Third Act, an emotional and thought-provoking documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura.

You are cordially invited to a Houston screening of The Wedding Banquet, hosted by Bleecker Street, Tremendous Communications and HAAPIFest.

The countdown to HAAPIFEST 2025 has begun, and you don’t want to miss this! Experience exclusive film premieres, meet award-winning AAPI filmmakers, enjoy cultural performances, and be part of a vibrant creative community—all in the heart of Houston.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Closing Day celebration has been moved indoors. Join us on June 9 from 12pm to 5pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton (10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042) for an unforgettable afternoon!

On June 9, 2024, HAAPIFEST is set to captivate audiences with a special screening of the enchanting sci-fi adventure film MAIKA. The event, which will take place at DoubleTree by Hilton, 10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042, starts at 12 PM and promises an unforgettable experience for attendees. Following the screening, there will be an exclusive Q&A session with the film’s producer, Jenni Trang Le.

Engage with Emmy-award winning filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura and Daytime Emmy nominated filmmaker Quyen Nguyen-Le as they delve into the making of this remarkable documentary.

HAAPIFEST is thrilled to announce the screening of the captivating documentary ASHIMA on June 9, 2024, at DoubleTree by Hilton, 10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042. The event will run from 12 PM to 3 PM, following by a Meet & Greet with the Director Kenji Tsukamoto.

HAAPIFEST is thrilled to announce a special screening of the highly anticipated film HOME COURT, followed by an exclusive Q&A session with its producer, Brandon Soun. This exciting event will take place on June 8, 2024, at 1:30 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton, located at 10609 Westpark Drive, Houston, TX 77042.

HAAPIFEST is thrilled to announce a special screening of Ron Wong's impactful film "The Race Epidemic," followed by an insightful Q&A session with Ron Wong and Curtis Chin. This event will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Houston, Texas.

Mark your calendars for a memorable evening on Saturday, June 8, 2024, as HAAPIFEST hosts a captivating event featuring an intimate book talk with Curtis Chin, author of the acclaimed memoir "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant," followed by screenings of his impactful films "Dear Corky" and "Vincent Who?". The event will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton, located at 10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042, from 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

We are thrilled to present the screening of UNCONDITIONAL, a powerful film directed and produced by award-winning filmmaker Richard Lui. Honored at the White House, this film follows three families over seven years, showcasing their mental strength and love. Plus, don't miss the special book talk "Enough About Me" with Richard Lui himself!

The highly anticipated Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival (HAAPIFEST) is back, promising a vibrant celebration of Asian American storytelling. To kick off the excitement, HAAPIFEST's director, Tengah Nguyen, recently appeared on Houston Community College's TV to discuss the event and its special highlights.

📣 Memorial Day Weekend Flash Sale! 📣

Enjoy a 60% discount on all tickets (GA and VIP) and passes from May 23-27.

Join us for the HAAPI (Houston Asian American Pacific Islander) Film Festival, which will take place from May 30, 2024, to June 14, 2024.