The festival
Founded in 2002 by members of the Subway Cinema collective, NYAFF began as a 12-film program in response to the declining availability of Asian films in the US. Since 2010 it has been co-presented with Film at Lincoln Center, its primary home, and is North America’s leading festival focused on popular and genre Asian cinema — distinct from the diaspora festivals.
Worth knowing
The festival grew from a 12-film program in 2002 into a major event spanning multiple New York venues.
How to attend
The festival is open to the public, with single tickets and passes sold through Film at Lincoln Center and the official NYAFF website each summer.
Official site →Dates and programs change year to year — check the official site for the current edition.