HAAPIFEST (Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival), which will run May 30 through June 15. For over 20 years, we have been showcasing AAPI narratives and filmmakers in Houston, ranging from Sundance hits to local homegrown stories.

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Opening Night:🎬 THIRD ACT – A documentary feature dedicated to his father Robert Nakamura, also known as the “GodFather of Asian American Cinema”. This will be our opening night film Screening May 30 at 6pm

https://www.haapifest.org/opening-night

🎬 DECATHALON: THE CK YANG & RAFER JOHNSON STORY – Screening May 31 at 1:30

🎬 BOAT PEOPLE: A 50 Year Journey screening on June 1 at 12PM – https://www.haapifest.org/news/boat-people-thanh-tam

🎬 Lunch & Learn: Story Development Workshop with Marcos James (an Award Winning spoken word artist, teacher and advocate) – June 7 at 10am-2pm (see flyer attached)

🎬 A Short Film Block showcasing Texas’ Filmmakers: This shorts block showcases talent across Texas, a new hot spot for filmmakers to tap into. Screening June 7 at 2:30pm

🎬 THE EMPATHIZER along with a comedy showcase called “EMBARRASSED BY NIGHT” screening on our closing night June 8 at 7pm  https://www.haapifest.org/closing-night

Besides the attached films, the festival covers all genres with 100+ films that are available for in-person and online viewing: https://haapifest.org/festival-schedule