News
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.
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.
Tony Nguyen Traces His Father's Story 50 Years After the Fall of Saigon in "Year of the Cat"
"In 'Year of the Cat,' a filmmaker searches for his father 50 years after the Fall of Saigon" by Adrian Alarilla. Interview with Tony Nguyen about his investigative documentary tracing his father's identity, following up on his 2015 short "Giap's Last Day at the Ironing Board Factory."
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.
SAAFF at Seattle Black Film Festival 2026 Opening Night
Purple carpet, opening night film, reunion mixer. SAAFF showed up for Seattle Black Film Festival 2026, and we're still feeling it.
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.
Happy Holidays from SAAFF
SAAFF staff celebrate the holidays with Wing Luke Museum’s Asian Santa.
That’s a Wrap! Summer Cinema 2025 Highlights
C-ID Summer Cinema 2025 lit up Hing Hay Park with movies, music, and community spirit. Here’s a quick look back at the highlights from this unforgettable summer under the stars.
SAAFF at JamFest 2025 🎉
SAAFF joined the fun at Wing Luke Museum’s JamFest 2025, a lively celebration in the heart of the Chinatown-International District. We loved connecting with the community—check out our favorite moments from the day!