Tickets & Passes
May 30, 2025 - June 15, 2025
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with HAAPIFest! 🎉 Use code HAAPI30 at checkout to get 30% off any film pass—online or in person.
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Prepare for an exciting cinematic experience! HAAPIFest is back, offering an impressive lineup of over 100+ short and feature films across various genres. Join us for in-person screenings on May 30th (Opening Night), May 31st, June 1st, June 7th, and June 8th, 2025, promising unforgettable moments and diverse storytelling. Plus, for added convenience, enjoy online streaming from May 30th to June 15th. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in Asian American storytelling.
VIP tickets and General tickets are available now on Elevent Ticketing! Use code HAAPI30 at checkout to get 30% off any film pass—online or in person.
🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to connect, watch, and be inspired!
Come enjoy a FILM FESTIVAL full of meaningful films in our industry. Lots of food, fun, meet film directors, producers and film business professionals.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details! We can't wait to share the magic of Asian American cinema with you!
2025 FILM SCHEDULE
2025 ONLINE FILM SCHEDULE
Thanks to our awesome filmmaker we are allowed to screen so many films and showcase AANHPI untold stories.
All online films will be available on demand. Please note: some films will have restrictions.
Please also note that some films available in person are not available online and some films are available online but not in person.
Thank you for your continuous support.
For a complete HAAPIFEST’s Film Line-Up & Descriptions, please click below.
Our Passes
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FILM FESTIVAL ALL ACCESS VIP PASS
The ALL ACCESS VIP PASS is the best way to experience HAAPIFEST 2025 with all VIP entry to all in person (excluding Tokyo X screenings) & online film screenings, workshop, book talk and comedy showcase.
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ONLINE FILM ALL ACCESS VIP PASS
This virtual pass grants the purchaser access to over 100 films selected for HAAPIFEST 2025. Includes a HAAPIFEST Souvenir.
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OPENING NIGHT 5/30 - VIP ACCESS
For Opening Night of HAAPIFEST 2025, this VIP Day Pass grants exclusive access to the full evening of films and festivities, including THIRD ACT + Director Q&A featuring Tadashi Nakamura.
Our Tickets & Passes
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Opening Night 5/30 - General Admissions Ticket
The HAAPIFEST 2025 Opening Night All-Day General Admissions ticket includes access to all film screenings on Opening Night, entry to the Opening Night Reception, and an exclusive swag bag.
6:00 PM: THIRD ACT + Director Q&A featuring Tadashi Nakamura
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SATURDAY 5/31 - Book Talk & VIP Access
This VIP offers a full day of film access, book talk along with premium perks. Passholders will receive an autographed copy of Anna May Wong: Not Your China Doll, enjoy entry to an exclusive Meet & Greet Reception.
11:00 AM: Book Talk "ANNA MAY WONG: NOT YOUR CHINA DOLL". Followed by book signing featuring author Katie Gee Salisbury
1:30 PM: DECATHLON: THE C.K. YANG AND RAFER JOHNSON STORY + Producer Q&A featuring Brian Yang
5:30 PM: HAAPI Hour / Meet & Greet Reception
6:45 PM: ANXIOUS. + Director Q&A featuring Nida Chowdhry
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SATURDAY 5/31 - Book Talk & General Admissions Ticket
The HAAPIFEST 2025 General Admission Ticket for Saturday, May 31 includes full access to all film screenings, book talk, participation in exclusive filmmaker Q&A sessions, and entry to the Filmmakers Meet & Greet Reception.
11:00 AM: Book Talk "ANNA MAY WONG: NOT YOUR CHINA DOLL". Followed by book signing featuring author Katie Gee Salisbury
1:30 PM: DECATHLON: THE C.K. YANG AND RAFER JOHNSON STORY + Producer Q&A featuring Brian Yang
6:45 PM: ANXIOUS. + Director Q&A featuring Nida Chowdhry
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SUNDAY 6/1 - VIP Access
VIP Pass for Sunday, June 1 offers full access to all film screenings, a Popcorn Bar Snack Pack, and entry to the HAAPI Hour Filmmakers Meet & Greet Reception.
12:00 PM: BOAT PEOPLE: A 50 YEAR JOURNEY + Director Q&A featuring Thanh Tâm
4:15 PM: HAAPI Hour / Meet & Greet Reception
5:15 PM: HIS FATHER’S SON
7:45 PM: CHINATOWN CHA-CHA + Conversation featuring Producer Lou Wang-Holborn with Houston author Zen Zheng
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SUNDAY 6/1 - General Admissions Ticket
General Admission Ticket for Sunday, June 1 includes full access to all film screenings, participation in exclusive filmmaker Q&A sessions, and Reception.
12:00 PM: BOAT PEOPLE: A 50 YEAR JOURNEY + Director Q&A featuring Thanh Tâm
5:15 PM: HIS FATHER’S SON
7:45 PM: CHINATOWN CHA-CHA + Conversation featuring Producer Lou Wang-Holborn with Houston author Zen Zheng
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SATURDAY 6/7 - VIP Access
VIP Pass for Saturday, June 7 offers full access to all film screenings, entry to a one of a kind Filmmakers's workshop with special guest Marcos James.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: STORY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP with special guest Marcos James
2:45 PM: THE TRUER HISTORY OF THE CHAN FAMILY
4:00 PM: SHARING ALOHA
7:15 PM: PAPER MARRIAGE + Director Q&A featuring Jeff Man
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WORKSHOP General Admissions Ticket
Join us for Lunch & Learn: Story Development Workshop with Marcos James at HAAPIFest!
📅 Saturday, June 7 | ⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, HoustonIn this 3.5-hour workshop, you will:
✅ Create 3 story loglines
✅ Build a full three-act structure
✅ Grow your creative networkNo script needed — just bring your imagination, a laptop, and writing software like Google Docs!
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SATURDAY 6/7 - General Admissions Ticket
General Admission Ticket for Saturday, June 7 includes full access to all film screenings, participation in exclusive filmmaker Q&A sessions and reception.
2:45 PM: THE TRUER HISTORY OF THE CHAN FAMILY
4:00 PM: SHARING ALOHA
7:15 PM: PAPER MARRIAGE + Director Q&A featuring Jeff Man
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SUNDAY 6/8 - VIP Access
The VIP Pass for Sunday, June 8 gives you full access to all film screenings, a Popcorn Bar Snack Pack, and entry to the HAAPI Hour Filmmakers Meet & Greet Reception.
11:30 AM: TAAF AAPI HERITAGE HEROES: HOUSTON RISING, and MAKING WAVES: THE RISE OF ASIAN AMERICA + Director Q&A featuring Jon Osaki
4:00 PM: THE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, WONDERFUL, FRIGHTENING, THREATENING EDGE OF TOMORROW + Director Q&A featuring Springna Zhao
7:15 PM: THE EMPATHIZER + Director Q&A featuring Fred Le + Comedy Showcase “Embarrassed By Night”
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SUNDAY 6/8 - General Admissions Ticket
General Admission Ticket for Saturday, June 8 includes full access to all film screenings, participation in exclusive filmmaker Q&A sessions, and reception.
11:30 AM: TAAF AAPI HERITAGE HEROES: HOUSTON RISING, and MAKING WAVES: THE RISE OF ASIAN AMERICA + Director Q&A featuring Jon Osaki
4:00 PM: THE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, WONDERFUL, FRIGHTENING, THREATENING EDGE OF TOMORROW + Director Q&A featuring Springna Zhao
7:15 PM: THE EMPATHIZER + Director Q&A featuring Fred Le
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SUNDAY 6/8 - General Admissions Ticket, Embarrassed by Night Comedy Showcase
Join us for HAAPIFEST 2025 Closing Night. There's not better way to close out HAAPIFEST than a movie and a comedy show.
Come watch THE EMPATHIZER, stay for an intimate Q &A with director Fred Le, and finally, "Embarrassed by Night", a live comedy showcase celebrating Vietnamese American stories with heart and humor.