Press Release

Austin Asian American Film Festival announces film lineup for 14th edition (June 23-26)  

Tom Huang’s Dealing With Dad is the Opening Night Selection, Kurdwin Ayub’s Sonne is the Closing Night selection, and So Yun Um’s Liquor Store Dreams is the Spotlight choice

Austin, TX (May 24, 2022) – The Austin Asian American Film Festival (June 23-26) announced the film lineup for this year’s 14th edition of the film festival. Taking place June 23-26, AAAFF’s headliner screenings include Tom Huang’s comedy Dealing With Dad, which will open the film festival, So Yun Um’s Liquor Store Dreams, which is the Spotlight selection, and Kurdwin Ayub’s Sonne, which will close the film festival. All screenings will take place at the AFS Cinema (6406 N I-35, Unit 3100).

AAAFF will screen 11 feature films (6 Narrative, 5 Documentary), and 16 short films as part of their ongoing mission to produce programs that champion Asian and Asian American stories through film, educate about AAPI issues, and build community through partnerships with creatives and other organizations. The in-person/in-theater event will feature several filmmaker appearances and post-screening Q&As, as well as a red carpet gala presentation prior to the Centerpiece film screening of Liquor Store Dreams on Saturday, June 25….

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