Events
Explore our full lineup of events, from community gatherings to our annual film festival.
Seattle BIPOC Filmmaker Meetup
Seattle BIPOC Filmmaker Meetup
Meet fellow BIPOC filmmakers, connect with creatives, and build community at a relaxed Seattle networking night. Click Here to RSVP
Seattle Asian American Film Festival (SAAFF) and the Seattle Black Film Festival (SBFF) will be hosting the first 2026 BIPOC Filmmaker Meetup! This event brings together filmmakers, creatives, and industry folks for an evening of connection and conversation. BIPOC filmmakers at all stages are welcomed to come to this event to connect, share experiences, and build community. Whether you are working on your first project or have years in the field, this meetup offers a relaxed, welcoming environment to network with peers and support one another’s creative journeys.
14th Annual - Seattle Asian American Film Festival
14th Annual - Seattle Asian American Film Festival
Save the date for the Seattle Asian American Film Festival, happening May 29 to 31, 2026. We are excited to be back with another weekend of films and community. More info coming soon.
Lilo & Stitch ~ C-ID Summer Cinema 2025
Experience summer nights like never before at the C-ID Summer Cinema! Join the Seattle Asian American Film Festival for free outdoor movies in the heart of the Chinatown-International District. Each Saturday in August, Hing Hay Park comes alive with live performances, community vibes, and films for all ages. Bring your friends, family, and a cozy blanket — admission is free!
Wicked ~ C-ID Summer Cinema 2025
Experience summer nights like never before at the C-ID Summer Cinema! Join the Seattle Asian American Film Festival for free outdoor movies in the heart of the Chinatown-International District. Each Saturday in August, Hing Hay Park comes alive with live performances, community vibes, and films for all ages. Bring your friends, family, and a cozy blanket — admission is free!
PNW Local Shorts ~ C-ID Summer Cinema 2025
Experience summer nights like never before at the C-ID Summer Cinema! Join the Seattle Asian American Film Festival for free outdoor movies in the heart of the Chinatown-International District. Each Saturday in August, Hing Hay Park comes alive with live performances, community vibes, and films for all ages. Bring your friends, family, and a cozy blanket — admission is free!
The Goonies ~ C-ID Summer Cinema 2025
Experience summer nights like never before at the C-ID Summer Cinema! Join the Seattle Asian American Film Festival for free outdoor movies in the heart of the Chinatown-International District. Each Saturday in August, Hing Hay Park comes alive with live performances, community vibes, and films for all ages. Bring your friends, family, and a cozy blanket — admission is free!
SAAFF 2025 Virtual Screenings
The SAAFF 2025 Virtual Festival is now streaming online from June 22–29. Catch a powerful lineup of films by Asian American storytellers — available to watch on demand from anywhere in the U.S.
Queer AF Shorts
Experience this collection of films centering stories and perspectives from across the LGBTQA+ community. Navigate through romances and intimate looks into the lives of queer and trans individuals as they figure out their journeys in these vulnerable and insightful shorts.
Centerpiece: Family Spirit
Peppered with just a little dark comedy and magical realism, these films explore the scars that relationships leave behind when they go away, and the enduring connections of family and kinship. Please join us as we celebrate our family spirit.
Centerpiece: Bring it Home - Pacific Northwest Shorts
Asian American roots in the Pacific Northwest run deep, and dovetail with the region's rich and complex landscape. Though our contemporary zeitgeist is dark, harsh, uncertain, at times absurd—as many of the films in this program depict—we are also strengthened by our family and community ties, and rooted in our local history and heritage.
Native Hawaiian Showcase (Free)
ʻĀina is the Native Hawaiian Word for land. And for Native Hawaiians, land has been and continues to be a contentious subject, from the rising cost of housing on the Islands, to the enduring exploitation of Hawaiʻi’s natural resources. We invite you to enjoy these films made by Native Hawaiians that explore what it means to Aloha ʻĀina.
Songs of Struggle
Music has long been a meaningful part of Asian Americans’ struggle for recognition and rights. This program explores the stories of Asian American artists and musicians as they found their voices and started making music that matters.
SAAFF 2025 Opening Night Reception
Join us after the opening night screening for a relaxed evening at the Wing Luke Museum on Friday, June 20 at 8:30 p.m. We’ll have live music from local AA/PI performers and a DJ playing throughout the night. It’s a chance to hang out, connect, and ease into the festival weekend.
Opening Night: Reflections & Legacies + Reception
50 years since the end of the war in Vietnam, Southeast Asian refugees have rebuilt their lives and made their mark within their own communities. These films celebrate their resilience and cultural significance amidst enduring as well as new state violence and misunderstanding.
Calendar
Stay in the loop with our latest screenings, community events, workshops, and more. Whether you're planning ahead or looking for something to do this week, this calendar has all things SAAFF in one place.