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Stories, updates, and reflections from the Seattle Asian American Film Festival. This space functions as our blog, sharing festival news, behind-the-scenes moments, and community highlights year-round.

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SAAFF 2026 Merch Is Here

Limited-run black and white tees and totes, printed with our mission and made just for SAAFF 2026. Available only in person at the festival, May 29 to 31. Once they sell out, they're gone.

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Kenny Oiwa Riches on "Mouse," Catfishing, and Making a Movie with Mom

"Kenny Oiwa Riches directs and stars in 'Mouse,' about a brooding misanthrope targeted by catfishers" by Yayoi Lena Winfrey. Covers Kenny's background, his mother Hiroko's role in the film, his mixed-race heritage growing up in Salt Lake City, and how a real catfishing encounter inspired the story.

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SAAFF Awarded $20,000 from 4Culture for 2026

Seattle Asian American Film Festival has been awarded $20,000 from 4Culture’s 2026 Public Free Access program to support accessible film programming and community experiences across King County.

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