Press Release
THE 15TH AUSTIN ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED FOR JUNE 21-25 AT THE AFS CINEMA
With over 20 films by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) filmmakers, this year’s festival will celebrate Texas filmmakers, documentaries about older generation of Asian Americans, and a wide range of narrative short films
(AUSTIN, TEXAS – June 1, 2023; source: Juice Consulting) – The Austin Asian American Film Festival (AAAFF) returns for its 15th iteration, taking place June 21-25, 2023 at the AFS Cinema (6406 N I-35 Suite 3100 Austin, TX 78752). AAAFF, one of the preeminent AANHPI arts organizations in town, champions Asian and Asian American stories via media arts and empowers Asian Americans to explore opportunities in cinema.
On June 21, the festival will feature “Starring Jerry as Himself (2023)” as its Opening Night Film, with an afterparty at St. John Studios. And on June 22, AAAFF will celebrate Texas Two-Step Thursday, a special lineup of a feature film and a shorts block all by Texas AANHPI filmmakers, with a dually Texas-focused afterparty. Badges for the festival can be found here and for media in need of a press pass, please fill out the form here. Additionally, on June 17, Hold Out Brewing will be premiering a Thai Mango IPA beer called Double Happiness, with proceeds going to AAAFF (the beer will also be available at our Opening Night Party). For more information on AAAFF, see here.
Press Coverage
June 2, 2023 - Austin Chronicle | Festival Screenings
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June 7, 2023 - Fox 7 Austin | Austin Asian American Film Festival 2023 lineup brings AAPI films, Texas filmmakers
June 13, 2023 - Fox 7 Austin|Austin Asian American Film Festival begins June 21
June 16, 2023 - CBS Austin |The Austin Asian American Film Festival returns for its 15th iteration this month!
June 19, 2023 - KVUE | Austin's Asian American Film Festival kicks off June 21 | KVUE
June 20, 2023 - KXAN |Don’t Miss The Austin Asian American Film Festival
June 21, 2023 - Austin Monthly | 7 Fun Things to Do This Weekend: June 22-25 (#1 !!!)
June 21, 2023 - Culture Map Austin | Austin Asian American Film Festival calls action on the 15th annual event this weekend
June 21, 2023 - Fox 7 | Documentary 'Kapwa Texas' screening June 21 in Austin
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June 21, 2023 - Yahoo! News | Documentary 'Kapwa Texas' screening June 21 in Austin
June 22, 2023 - ATX Today | The Austin Asian American Film Festival returns with a lineup of moving films
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June 23, 2023 - Austin Chronicle | Five Essential Films at the Austin Asian American Film Festival
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Press & Media
The Austin Asian American Film Festival welcomes journalists and media representatives to our Annual Film Festival, running June 21-25, 2023. Please refer to our 2023 Guest Accreditation page and fill out the form here: