Festival Wrap-Up, Summer Movies & CID Events!

On June 29th, we wrapped up the last of our virtual screenings, concluding our 2025 Seattle Asian American Film Festival. We hope you enjoyed all the films, events, and hopefully picked up some cool swag during our in-person screenings. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again next year!

Relive the highlights and check out photos from this year’s fest on our festival page. We have also announced our festival award winners. Click here to see the winners!

SAAFF Staff Opportunities

Join Our Team!

Help shape the future of the Seattle Asian American Film Festival! We’re opening all roles for 2026 and looking for dedicated folks in finance, operations, marketing, programming, and events to join our team. Come build community and celebrate Asian American stories with us!

Save the Date: C-ID Summer Cinema

We’re excited to announce that C-ID Summer Cinema is back this August! Join us for this beloved tradition of outdoor movies under the stars in the Chinatown-International District neighborhood.

Bring your friends and family to Hing Hay Park for your favorite films and a fun night of community and entertainment.

C-ID Summer Cinema Schedule (All Saturdays):

8/2 - The Goonies

8/9 - [TBD]

8/16 - PNW Local Shorts

8/23 - Lilo & Stitch (animated original)

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!

🎉 Seattle Community Events Happening this July 🎉

This month, catch some of these fun Asian American community focused events happening in the Chinatown-International District neighborhood! Celebrate with food, games, arts, and more!

C-ID Food Walk

Calling all foodies! Come try new foods and support local at the C-ID Summer Food Walks on Saturdays, 7/19 and 8/16. Participating businesses across Chinatown-International District will offer special $6 bites and other discounts. Food Walk is a great way to stuff your bellies and support various neighborhood businesses.

Where: Chinatown-International District neighborhood

When: Saturday, July 19th & Saturday, August 16th

11 AM - 4 PM

A Chinatown International District Celebration!

Part of efforts to revitalize the Seattle Chinatown International District (C-ID), the C-ID community is inviting you to come join and celebrate for a day full of multicultural entertainment, activities for kids and family, raffles, games, and more!

Where: Hing Hay Park, Chinatown-International District neighborhood

When: Saturday, July 12th

10 AM - 6 PM

Wing Luke Museum’s JamFest

Join Wing Luke Museum’s annual JamFest for an evening of summer arts and community wellness featuring music, performances, games, and family activities. This event is free and open to all ages!

Where: Wing Luke Museum

When: Thursday, July 17th

Chinatown Seafair Parade

Organized by The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce. The Chinatown Seafair Parade is a sanctioned Seafair event, featuring lion and dragon dances, the Seattle Chinese Girls Drill Team, and many more local community groups from the Greater Seattle area.

Where: Chinatown-International District neighborhood

When: Sunday, July 20th

Natsu Matsuri

A Japanese summer festival held in Uwajimaya Seattle, where you can enjoy two days of delicious street foods, fun children’s games, and live entertainment, including taiko drumming and lion dance. Events will happen inside and outside the store!

Where: Uwajimaya Seattle

When: Saturday, July 12th & Sunday, July 13th

11 AM - 5 PM

Festival Participant Survey

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