HAAPIFEST Film Festival
May 30 – June 14, 2024

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Founded in 2004 by OCA-Greater Houston, the Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival, or HAAPIFEST, was created to highlight and celebrate the diversity of AAPI culture, food, and family, to support AAPI artists and filmmakers, and to share the untold AAPI experience for the Greater Houston metropolitan area through edutainment.

Today, HAAPIFEST is an immersive, multi-day celebration of film, music, and art, showcased by a dedicated committee of volunteers.

2024 Announcements

It is our pleasure to inform you that the HAAPI (Houston Asian American Pacific Islander) Film Festival will be held between May 30, 2024 and June 14, 2024. We encourage you to mark your calendar and spread the word about the festival to your friends, family, and colleagues. Tickets will be available soon, and we will keep you updated on the festival's program and events through our newsletter, website, and social media platforms.

The mission of HAAPIFEST is to promote and develop Asian and Asian American innovators in the film and entertainment industry, promote Houston as a cultural destination for the arts, and educate the AAPI and wider communities through the visual storytelling of Asians and Asian Americans.

We look forward to seeing you at HAAPIFEST Film Festival 2024. Check out the flyers & sign up below to receive updates.

HAAPIFEST Kick-Off Event (May 27, 2024)

Join us for a special screening of THE HERRICANES, a special film by Olivia Kuan as she learns her mother's journey as a female football player in Houston.

This movie is our HAAPIFEST Kick-Off Event. Experience the untold story of the Houston Herricanes, the pioneering women's football team of the 1970s. Witness their journey of camaraderie, determination, and breaking barriers in the first full-tackle women's football league.

Don't miss out on this inspiring tale of strength and unity. Don't forget to stay until the end for a meet and greet with the original HERRCANES pioneers.

Date: Monday, May 27, 2024
Time: 8PM - 10:30PM
Location: Axelrad Beer Garden, 1517 Alabama St, Houston, TX 77004
Ticket: FREE ENTRY

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OPENING NIGHT (May 30, 2024)

HAAPIFEST celebrates its 20th Annivesary for indepenent filmmaking - OPENING NIGHT. Come enjoy a REEL one of a kind rooftop cinema experience under the Houston night sky.

Date/Time: May 30th, 6pm-9 pm
Location: Rooftop Cinema Club - 1700 Post Oak Blvd 5th Level, Houston, TX 77056

Come enjoy a fun night full of:

Meet & Greet with Abigail Hingwen
Autographed copy of LOVEBOAT TAIPEI available!
Limited edition swag bags

** This is a ticketed event **

We can't wait to share the magic of Asian American cinema with you! All Access VIP Pass & General tickets are available through our Elevent ticketing system.

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A GREAT DIVIDE (May 31, 2024)

Dive into the heart of the untamed West with "A Great Divide" - an award winning film! Meet the Lee family as they embark on a journey from bustling California to the rugged landscapes of Wyoming. But amidst the stunning scenery lurks a more formidable challenge than nature itself - the town's unwelcoming residents. Led by the hilarious Ken Jeong (The Hangover, The Masked Singer, Dr. Ken, Crazy Rich Asians) as Dad, this gripping tale explores the highs and lows of fitting in versus standing out in a place where acceptance isn't easily granted. As Dad strives to blend in, Mom, portrayed by Jae Suh Park (Friends from College, The Paper Tigers), refuses to compromise her authenticity, sparking tension within the family.

And that's not all! Stick around after the screening for a Q&A session with producer Brian Yang and Emmy Award-winning director Jean Shim, where they'll delve into the making of this riveting film, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and more surprises in store! 🎤 Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to connect with the creative minds behind the magic.