C-ID Summer Cinema 2024

Thanks for Another Amazing Summer of Free Outdoor Movies!

Looking Back at C-ID Summer Cinema 2024

Poster for Seattle Asian American Film Festival's summer outdoor cinema series at Hing Hay Park, featuring free movies and live performances, with schedule for August including films like 'Polite Society,' 'Raya and the Last Dragon,' 'The Donut King,' and 'Lilo and Stitch.'
Movie poster for 'Polite Society' showing two women in traditional South Asian clothing, with other characters in the background in an ornate setting, promoting the film scheduled for release on April 28.
Poster for Disney's 'Raya and the Last Dragon' showing Raya in a crouching position holding a spear, with a large, blue, and white dragon behind her against a sunset landscape with water and rocks.

This August, the Seattle Asian American Film Festival transformed Hing Hay Park into an open-air cinema for C-ID Summer Cinema 2024, filling the heart of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District with laughter, music, and the magic of movies.

Each Saturday evening, neighbors, friends, and families gathered with picnic blankets and snacks to enjoy free outdoor movies and live performances, celebrating Asian American stories and diverse cultural experiences.

Our 2024 lineup featured a mix of films that brought the community together:

• Polite Society 《文明社会》
• Raya and the Last Dragon 《寻龙传说》
• The Donut King 《甜甜圈大王》
• Lilo & Stitch 《星际宝贝》

We’re incredibly grateful to our sponsors, partners, and all who came out to support this summer tradition. Thank you for making C-ID Summer Cinema 2024 a season to remember. We can’t wait to welcome you back next year for more movie magic and community fun in 2025!

A colorful movie poster for 'The Donut King' featuring a man in a red blazer and striped tie standing in front of a vibrant city street filled with donut shop signs and billboards at dusk. The poster includes quotes and award icons.
Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' animated movie poster featuring Lilo, Stitch, and Nani riding a surfboard on a wave with a tropical island in the background.

August 3: A Spectacular Kick-Off! [LAYOUT 1]

C-ID Summer Cinema 2024 launched with an unforgettable evening at Hing Hay Park. The night began with Natya at UW, dazzling the audience with vibrant classical Indian dance, followed by the powerful rhythms and colorful artistry of the Mak Fai Dragon and Lion Dance Association.

As the sun set, the big screen lit up with Polite Society 《文明社會》— a martial-arts action comedy full of high kicks, laughter, and sisterhood that had the crowd cheering. It was the perfect start to a summer of community and cinema under the stars!

Group of five people standing in front of two large lion dance costumes at the Seattle Asian American Film Festival Summer Cinema event outdoors during evening.
People watching a film at an outdoor cinema event called Summer Cinema Seattle Asian American Film Festival, set in a park with a pink arch, trees, a large screen, and string lights, during late afternoon or early evening.
People seated outdoors watching a lion dance performance during the Seattle Asian American Film Festival's Summer Cinema event, with a traditional lion costume performing and audience members smiling.
Three women in traditional Indian dance costumes performing on an outdoor stage at an event. They are dressed in blue and white attire with white flowers in their hair, and are barefoot. The background features trees, buildings, and a parking lot, with a pink triangular canopy overhead.
A traditional lion dance performance features a vibrant orange lion costume with a performer holding up the lion head. Musicians are playing drums and cymbals beside the performance. An audience, including families and children, watches outdoors with trees and modern buildings in the background.
Group of Asian American women performing a traditional Chinese drum and cymbal music outdoors during daytime, dressed in colorful matching costumes with green and black patterns, with a portable drum and cymbals, in front of a city street with parked cars and pedestrians.

A huge thank you to the incredible artists who made the night so special:

Natya at UW — Classical Indian Dance
Instagram: @natyaatuw | Facebook: Natya UW

Mak Fai Dragon and Lion Dance Association — Lion Dance Performance
Instagram: @makfaiseattle | Facebook: Mak Fai Seattle

August 10: Week 2

C-ID Summer Cinema 2024 launched with an unforgettable evening at Hing Hay Park. The night began with Natya at UW, dazzling the audience with vibrant classical Indian dance, followed by the powerful rhythms and colorful artistry of the Mak Fai Dragon and Lion Dance Association.

As the sun set, the big screen lit up with Polite Society 《文明社會》— a martial-arts action comedy full of high kicks, laughter, and sisterhood that had the crowd cheering. It was the perfect start to a summer of community and cinema under the stars!

People smiling and posing at a celebration with two lion dance costumes, one orange and one pink, on either side of them during a festival, with a large screen and trees in the background.
People at a table selling popcorn at the Seattle Asian American Film Festival summer cinema event. Two individuals are smiling and handing out popcorn, while others are seated behind the table with signs and informational materials.
An outdoor movie screening at sunset with people seated in chairs facing a large screen, underneath a red geometric arch, surrounded by trees and some parked cars, during the Seattle Asian American Film Festival's Summer Cinema event.
People sitting outdoors in chairs, watching a traditional Chinese lion dance performance during the Seattle Asian American Film Festival's Summer Cinema event, with a lion costume in orange and white fur performing.
Three women in traditional Asian dance costumes performing on an outdoor stage, with a cityscape and trees in the background.
Three women performing a traditional dance on an outdoor stage during the Seattle Asian American Film Festival's Summer Cinema event. They are dressed in blue and white traditional clothing, dancing barefoot with expressive hand gestures. Behind them is a speaker and a sign that reads 'Chuck,' with city buildings and trees in the background.
Outdoor performance during the Seattle Asian American Film Festival featuring a traditional lion dance with performers in black and green costumes, audience seated watching, and city buildings in the background.
Five women in traditional Asian attire playing musical instruments outdoors, with a large drum in front and a cart, on a city sidewalk. Background shows trees, parked cars, and buildings, including a stop sign and a pedestrian crossing.

A huge thank you to the incredible artists who made the night so special:

Natya at UW — Classical Indian Dance
Instagram: @natyaatuw | Facebook: Natya UW

Mak Fai Dragon and Lion Dance Association — Lion Dance Performance
Instagram: @makfaiseattle | Facebook: Mak Fai Seattle

August 17: Week 3 YAY WOW

C-ID Summer Cinema 2024 launched with an unforgettable evening at Hing Hay Park. The night began with Natya at UW, dazzling the audience with vibrant classical Indian dance, followed by the powerful rhythms and colorful artistry of the Mak Fai Dragon and Lion Dance Association.

As the sun set, the big screen lit up with Polite Society 《文明社會》— a martial-arts action comedy full of high kicks, laughter, and sisterhood that had the crowd cheering. It was the perfect start to a summer of community and cinema under the stars!

People posing in front of two colorful lion dance costumes at the Asian American Film Festival Summer Cinema event in Seattle. The lion heads are orange and pink, with decorative banners beneath them.
People at a street festival booth for the Seattle Asian American Film Festival, with two women serving popcorn and smiling for the camera, and others seated at the table. Signs indicate free popcorn and mask recommendations.
An outdoor movie screening at sunset with an audience seated on chairs, a red archway, trees, and a large screen displaying a film. Banner shows 'SEATTLE ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL' and 'SUMMER CINEMA'.
People sitting outdoors at a festival organized by the Seattle Asian American Film Festival, with a lion dance performer in an orange costume entertaining them during summer.
Three women performing a traditional dance on an outdoor stage during the Seattle Asian American Film Festival, with modern buildings and a city street in the background.
Three women dressed in traditional Indian attire, performing a dance on an outdoor stage during a cultural event in daytime, with a city street and parked cars in the background.
A cultural event at the Seattle Asian American Film Festival featuring a lion dance performance with a large, colorful orange lion costume and a group of musicians playing traditional instruments in an outdoor setting, with a seated audience and modern buildings in the background.
A group of five young women dressed in traditional Chinese attire playing percussion instruments outdoors during the Seattle Asian American Film Festival. They are standing near a Chinese drum with Chinese characters painted on it, on a wheeled stand. Some women are holding cymbals, and a red and black folded umbrella is on the ground in front of them. The background shows trees, cars, and street signs, including a stop sign.

A huge thank you to the incredible artists who made the night so special:

Natya at UW — Classical Indian Dance
Instagram: @natyaatuw | Facebook: Natya UW

Mak Fai Dragon and Lion Dance Association — Lion Dance Performance
Instagram: @makfaiseattle | Facebook: Mak Fai Seattle

August 24: LAST Week HOORAY

C-ID Summer Cinema 2024 launched with an unforgettable evening at Hing Hay Park. The night began with Natya at UW, dazzling the audience with vibrant classical Indian dance, followed by the powerful rhythms and colorful artistry of the Mak Fai Dragon and Lion Dance Association.

As the sun set, the big screen lit up with Polite Society 《文明社會》— a martial-arts action comedy full of high kicks, laughter, and sisterhood that had the crowd cheering. It was the perfect start to a summer of community and cinema under the stars!

Group of five people standing in front of two colorful lion costumes at a cultural celebration in an outdoor park, with trees and cars in the background.
Two people behind a table handing out popcorn at the Seattle Asian American Film Festival, with a police officer on the street and other festival attendees in the background.
Outdoor cinema event in a park with people seated in chairs watching a screen, decorated with a large red arch, trees, trash bins, and a sunset sky.
People attending the Seattle Asian American Film Festival's Summer Cinema event outdoors, with a lion dance performer in an orange lion costume interacting with the audience.
Three women in traditional Indian attire performing a dance on an outdoor stage during the Seattle Asian American Film Festival. They are wearing blue and white outfits and are barefoot. There are trees, modern buildings, and a parking lot in the background.
Three women in traditional attire performing a dance outdoors during the Seattle Asian American Film Festival, with a music setup and a sign that reads 'Chuck' near the stage, in an urban park setting.
People attending an outdoor Asian American cultural performance with a traditional lion dance, musicians, and audience seated on chairs, under a pink perforated canopy, during the Seattle Asian American Film Festival Summer Cinema.
A group of five Asian women in traditional Chinese costumes performing a musical act outdoors. They are playing percussion instruments including cymbals and a large drum with Chinese characters on it. One woman is standing and playing cymbals, while another reads a sheet of paper. The performance is taking place near city streets with cars, trees, and traffic signs in the background. There is a red and black umbrella on the ground in front of them, and logos for the Seattle Asian American Film Festival and Summer Cinema are visible in the bottom right corner.

A huge thank you to the incredible artists who made the night so special:

Natya at UW — Classical Indian Dance
Instagram: @natyaatuw | Facebook: Natya UW

Mak Fai Dragon and Lion Dance Association — Lion Dance Performance
Instagram: @makfaiseattle | Facebook: Mak Fai Seattle

Thank you to everyone who joined us for C-ID Summer Cinema 2024!

Promotional poster for summer outdoor movie screenings at Hing Hay Park, presented by the Seattle Asian American Film Festival. The poster features a colorful design with a stylized gate, clouds, and speech bubbles, and includes information about free outdoor movies, live performances at 6 PM, and screenings every Saturday at 7 PM in August.
Two people sitting on chairs outside at night, watching a large outdoor screen showing a blurry image of a person in glasses and white shirt.

This August, Hing Hay Park came alive with movies, live performances, and community spirit under the stars. We loved seeing families, friends, and neighbors gather to enjoy free films in the heart of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District.

Check out the 2024 lineup below — and stay tuned for another summer of cinematic fun in 2025!