HAAPIFEST is thrilled to present an exclusive screening of the action/comedy film "Awesome Asian Bad Guys," followed by an insightful fireside chat with renowned filmmaker Milton Liu. The event will take place on June 1, 2024, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton, located at 10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042.

Experience the incredible true story of Jerry, a retired immigrant who becomes an undercover agent for the Chinese police, only to uncover a deeper mystery. Stick around after the film for an exclusive Q&A with the film's producer, Jonathan Hsu, on June 1, 2024. Don’t miss this unique event! #HAAPIFEST #FilmScreening #StarringJerryAsHimself

Join us at the HAAPIFEST Film Festival on June 1, 2024, for an exclusive screening event featuring Oscar-nominated filmmaker S. Leo Chiang!

Ken Jeong Stars in the Riveting New Film "A Great Divide" – Join Us for an Exclusive Screening and Q&A Session in Houston with Brian Yang and Jean Shim.

Due to weather and thunderstorms, our Opening Night celebration has been moved indoors. Join us on May 30th from 6pm to 9pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton (10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042) for an unforgettable evening! Enjoy a special meet & greet with Abigail Hing Wen, the author of the best-selling "Loveboat, Taipei" series, and get a chance to win autographed copies and limited edition swag bags.

Get ready to dive into history with The Herricanes by Olivia Kuan at HAAPIFEST Film Festival!

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, and the amazing work being done by Asian American Pacific Islander filmmakers around the world, this year’s Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival (HAAPIFEST), running from Thursday, May 30 to Friday, June 14, will present more than 100 movies, ranging from three-minute shorts to full-length features, that celebrate stories from all parts of the AAPI community.

Saturday’s opening night reception of The 19th Annual Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival (HAAPIFEST), attracted 75 attendees, who enjoyed a panel featuring the makers and subjects of some of the festival’s films, food and drink, and a screening of the Filipino-American movie “Kapwa Texas.”

The 19th Annual Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival (HAAPIFEST), running from Saturday, June 3 to Sunday, June 11, offers over forty movies, ranging from three-minute shorts to full-length features, that celebrate stories from all parts of the AAPI community.