Experience the stories you don’t usually see — but will never forget.

📅 May 29 – June 14, 2026
📍 Houston + Online

This year’s festival takes placeat the DoubleTree Westchase (10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042).

HAAPIFEST 2026 brings together an incredible lineup of films, documentaries, and shorts from across the AAPI diaspora — powerful stories of identity, family, culture, and resilience.

From intimate personal journeys to bold, groundbreaking narratives, this year’s festival showcases voices that deserve to be seen and heard.

✨ Discover new filmmakers
✨ Celebrate diverse cultures
✨ Connect through storytelling

🎟️ Tickets & passes are available NOW
Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Houston’s most dynamic cultural events.

Come for the films. Stay for the stories. 🎥

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This OCA-Greater Houston event is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.

Poster advertising The Rose: Come Back To Me — large title, film still center, side panel notes 'Documentary Feature' and director Eugene Yi meet-and-greet, event details at bottom with skyline.