C-ID Summer Cinema 2025
Free Outdoor Films in the Park – Co-presented by Seattle Asian American Film Festival, Seattle Parks and Recreation, and Interim CDA
Movies, music, and community under the stars!
Experience summer nights like never before at the C-ID Summer Cinema! Join the Seattle Asian American Film Festival for free outdoor movies in the heart of the Chinatown-International District. Each Saturday in August, Hing Hay Park comes alive with live performances, community vibes, and films for all ages. Bring your friends, family, and a cozy blanket — admission is free!
Event Details 🎭
Location: Hing Hay Park (423 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA)
Live Performances: 6:30 PM
Films Begin: 7:00 PM
Admission: Free!
Scenes from Last Summer
Relive the magic of C-ID Summer Cinema! Last year, Hing Hay Park was filled with laughter, music, and movie magic under the stars. From vibrant cultural performances to cozy crowds enjoying films on blankets and lawn chairs, the community came together for unforgettable summer nights. Check out some of our favorite moments — and join us this August for even more memories!
2025 Summer Lineup 🎬
🗓 August 2 – The Goonies
The Goonies (1985)
Runtime: 114 min
Rating: PG
Director: Richard Donner
A ragtag group of kids in Astoria, Oregon, discovers a pirate treasure map and embarks on a wild adventure to save their homes. Packed with hidden tunnels, booby traps, and the legendary One-Eyed Willy, The Goonies is pure 80s fun for the whole family.
Live Performance:
TBD – Check back soon for performer details!
🗓 August 9 – PNW Local Shorts
Celebrate local creativity with a curated lineup of short films from emerging Pacific Northwest filmmakers. From heartfelt dramas to quirky comedies and innovative animation, discover fresh stories and diverse voices from our region.
Vanishing Seattle: The Beacon
Director: Will Lemke
Runtime: 15 min
In 2013, members of the Massive Monkees, Seattle’s acclaimed breaking crew, opened The Beacon Studio in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. After many successful years of growth and development in the dance community, the studio closed in 2020 with uncertainty of whether it would ever reopen. This is the story of The Beacon’s comeback in a city of vanishing mainstays. Vanishing Seattle Films is a documentary series that takes a deeper dive into the stories of history, legacy, and resilience behind the #VanishingSeattle hashtag. Each film focuses on a small business or community space significant to a Seattle neighborhood and community.
Wholehearted: Behind Mak Fai's Lunar New Year Day
Director: Miguel Angel Laureano
Duration: 29 min
“Wholehearted” follows Seattle’s premiere lion dance group during their busiest day in the lunar new year season. The heartbeat of the lion, the fast-paced tempos of the day, the distance traveled, a lot happens behind the scenes to pull off spectacular shows across the Greater Seattle region. Welcoming their 50th Anniversary as an association, watch as members of Mak Fai work, problem-solve, support, and overcome challenges together, going the extra mile to celebrate the year of the Dragon.
Reclaiming Humanity: Saving Seattle's First Filipinx American U.S. History Course
Directors: Edmundo Aguilar and Tianna Mae Andresen
Duration: 29 min
For 50 years, the Filipino American community of Seattle has been tirelessly advocating for the inclusion of our history in Seattle Public Schools. Erased from history books and disempowered from our identities, the Filipino American community has long fought for recognition. In this touching and insightful documentary powered and supported by the Seattle Filipinx community and beyond, Dr. Edmundo Aguilar and Tianna Mae Andresen retell the 50-year struggle to get a Filipinx American US History Course in Seattle public schools.
She Marches in Chinatown
Director: Della Chen
Duration: 33 min
(Synopsis coming soon)
Live Performance:
TBD – Check back soon for performer details!
🗓 August 16 – Wicked
Wicked (2024)
Runtime: 160 min
Rating: PG
Director: Jon M. Chu
Before Dorothy ever landed in Oz, two young witches—Glinda and Elphaba—formed an unlikely friendship. Wicked turns the classic Wizard of Oz story upside down with humor, heart, and unforgettable music. A dazzling spectacle not to be missed!
Live Performance:
TBD – Check back soon for performer details!
🗓 August 23 – Lilo & Stitch (2002)
Lilo & Stitch (2002)
Runtime: 85 min
Rating: PG
Directors: Chris Sanders, Dean DeBlois
Meet Lilo, a spirited Hawaiian girl, and Stitch, her mischievous alien “dog.” Together, they embark on an adventure full of chaos, laughter, and heartfelt lessons about family. A Disney classic that’s perfect for kids and adults alike!
Live Performance:
TBD – Check back soon for performer details!
