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DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival

Founded 2000Usually OctoberWashington, D.C. metropolitan area

A festival highlighting feature films and shorts from Asian Pacific American communities and encouraging the development of APA filmmaking.

The festival

Produced by the nonprofit Asian Pacific American Film, Inc., established in 2000, the DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival is the Washington, D.C. area's dedicated APA film event. It screens features and shorts by and about Asian Pacific American communities.

Worth knowing

The festival brings Asian Pacific American stories to audiences in the U.S. capital, a region with a large and diverse APA population. Festival dates have traditionally fallen in early October, though some recent editions have been held in July.

How to attend

The public attends by buying tickets through the festival's website, with screenings at venues across the D.C. metropolitan area.

Official site →

Dates and programs change year to year — check the official site for the current edition.