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.
Programming & submissions
Produced by the nonprofit Asian Pacific American Film, Inc., the festival presents features and shorts by and about Asian Pacific American communities to audiences across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, a region with a large and diverse APA population. Its programming typically mixes narrative and documentary work with filmmaker discussions and community events, with screenings at venues around the D.C. area and tickets sold through the festival’s website. Because the organization is volunteer-driven, festival dates have shifted over the years, traditionally falling in early October though some recent editions have been staged mid-year. Filmmakers interested in being considered can find current submission windows and guidelines on the festival’s official website ahead of each edition.
Official site →Dates and programs change year to year — check the official site for the current edition.