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Discover the next generation of storytellers at HAAPIFEST 2026!
Week 2 features an incredible collection of short films from emerging and established filmmakers, bringing stories of family, identity, humor, history, community, resilience, and belonging to the big screen.
Y Vân: The Lost Sounds of Saigon - MỘT DI SẢN TỪNG BỊ LÃNG QUÊN…NAY ĐƯỢC ĐÁNH THỨC
Y Vân: The Lost Sounds of Saigon không chỉ là một bộ phim — mà là hành trình đi tìm lại âm nhạc, ký ức và linh hồn của một huyền thoại: nhạc sĩ Y Vân.
HAAPIFEST 2026 Industry Panel: Productions in Texas
HAAPIFEST 2026 invites filmmakers, creatives, and industry professionals to an insightful discussion on one of the fastest-growing production landscapes in the country — Texas.
New Voices Shorts — Bold Stories from Emerging Filmmakers
From action-comedy and documentary to fantasy and heartfelt drama, these films reflect the diversity and innovation shaping the future of independent cinema.
Voices of Diaspora Shorts — Stories of Identity, Migration & Cultural Memory
Through intimate portraits and personal storytelling, these films offer audiences meaningful reflections on belonging and the evolving experiences of diasporic communities worldwide.
US Doc Shorts — Powerful Stories of Community, Culture & Resilience
Through personal storytelling and historical reflection, these films offer audiences meaningful perspectives on community and identity.
Ky Nam Inn (Quán Kỳ Nam): A Story of Connection and Change
Ky Nam Inn (Quán Kỳ Nam) — a beautifully crafted story set in post-war Saigon, where love, identity, and quiet resistance unfold in unexpected ways.
Light of the Setting Sun: A Poetic Exploration of Memory, Silence, and History
LIGHT OF THE SETTING SUN is a poetic family portrait of what’s been left unsaid. Filmmaker Vicky Du examines her family's war-torn past across three generations and three countries.
Southeast Asian American Journeys Screening + Special Preceding Film: Dear Watsonville
This five-part docu-series shares the real stories of Southeast Asian refugee communities — shaped by their journeys, and now shaping the communities around them.
Before The Moon Falls: A Powerful Mental Health Documentary You Can’t Miss
Before The Moon Falls follows acclaimed Samoan writer Sia Figiel as she confronts a life-altering diagnosis of mental illness.
The Auntie Sewing Squad Resistance Playbook: A Story Rooted in Community
At the height of the pandemic, the Auntie Sewing Squad — a collective of mostly BIPOC women — came together to sew and donate masks to communities in need.
Funny Shorts: Comedy & Community at HAAPIFEST 2026
Featuring independent filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, the program highlights fresh creative voices and entertaining storytelling across genres.
Finding Home Shorts — Stories of Identity, Family & Belonging
Through intimate drama and human-centered storytelling, these short films reflect the challenges and hopes connected to finding one’s place in the world.
HAAPIFEST 2026 Presents “Houston & Texas Filmmakers Showcase 2”
From sci-fi action and supernatural horror to intimate drama and coming-of-age comedy, this shorts block offers a compelling look at the next wave of independent cinema.
HAAPIFEST 2026 Spotlights Local Voices in “Houston & Texas Filmmakers Showcase 1”
The “Houston & Texas Filmmakers Showcase 1” program offers audiences an opportunity to discover local filmmakers telling authentic and emotionally resonant stories rooted in personal experience and cultural identity.
The Never List: A Loss That Changes Everything
The Never List — a heartfelt and empowering coming-of-age story about grief, courage, and the freedom to redefine your life.
HAAPIFEST 2026 Closing Night - Y Vân: The Lost Sounds of Saigon
Y Vân: The Lost Sounds of Saigon tells the epic story of Y Vân, a legendary Vietnamese composer, and his granddaughter Khoa as she journeys to uncover and preserve his lost music.
Discover Powerful Pacific Islander Stories at HAAPIFEST 2026
This year, HAAPIFEST is proud to showcase a collection of films that celebrate the cultures, histories, resilience, and voices of Pacific Islander communities through unforgettable storytelling.
THE A LIST: 15 STORIES FROM ASIAN & PACIFIC DIASPORAS
What does it mean to be AAPI today?
This powerful documentary brings together voices like Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani, Connie Chung, Tammy Duckworth, and Amanda Nguyen — sharing real stories of identity, resilience, and belonging.