SAAFF 2025

Our annual celebration of Asian American film and art

Mark your calendars — the Seattle Asian American Film Festival returns June 20–21, 2025 with two days of storytelling, culture, and community.

Plan Your Festival Experience

Get ready for an unforgettable week of film, art, and community!
We’re kicking off the in-person portion of the Seattle Asian American Film Festival on June 20–21, 2025, followed by a full week of virtual screenings June 22–29.

Check out the official poster, then use the buttons to explore the schedule, browse films, learn how to fest, and find everything you need to plan your festival experience.

Popular Tickets and Passes

$25

Opening Night & Reception

Access to Opening Night Film; Reflections, Refugee Stories & Legacies + Reception.

$120

Hybrid Festival Pass

Access to all film programs in-person and online except for Opening Night Party. You must redeem any in-person screenings you plan to attend in advance.

$80

In-Person ONLY Festival Pass

Access to all film screenings in-person. Includes opening night movie.

SAAFF 2025 Opening Night

RECEPTION

Friday, June 20 at 8:30 PM

Join us for a relaxed evening after the Opening Night screening at the Wing Luke Museum on Friday, June 20 at 8:30 pm. The evening will feature live performances by talented local Asian American artists and closing out with DJ Magic Sean. Celebrate the start of the fest with a night of music, dance, and community

Things to Do

Featured
Opening Night: Reflections & Legacies
Jun 20
Wing Luke Museum
Opening Night: Reflections & Legacies
Wing Luke Museum

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.

Wing Luke Museum
SAAFF 2025 Opening Night Reception
Jun 20
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.

Songs of Struggle
Jun 21
Broadway Performance Hall
Songs of Struggle
Broadway Performance Hall

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.

Broadway Performance Hall
Native Hawaiian Showcase
Jun 21
Broadway Performance Hall
Native Hawaiian Showcase
Broadway Performance Hall

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.

Broadway Performance Hall