18th annual

BOSTON
ASIAN AMERICAN
FILM FESTIVAL

October 15-25, 2026

In-Person film festival

BAAFF is open for submissions. We are seeking narratives, dramas, comedies, shorts, documentaries, animations, music videos, and experimental films. 

Upcoming Events

Beam Me Up, Sulu Shared Stories 
May 15, 7:00PM | Museum of Science
In Partnership with Museum of Science
Co-Directed by Timour Gregory & Sasha Schneider
Beam Me Up, Sulu is a love letter to George Takei, Star Trek, and the fans who believed in its bold vision of inclusion long before it was mainstream. Celebrating hope, representation, and imagination, the film honors the fandom that turned a television series into a lasting cultural force.

Profiles of Boston:
Portraits from the Heart of Chinatown
Projecting Connections
May 16, 3:00PM | Emerson Paramount Center

Four short films that illuminate Boston’s Chinatown through personal stories of family, memory, and resilience.

Together, they form a living portrait of a vibrant and enduring community shaped by generations of perseverance, care, and connection.

Q&A with filmmakers to follow screening

2025 audience Award Winners

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of this year’s BAAFF Audience Awards! Congratulations to the award winners and thank you to everyone who voted!

MUSTACHE
Best Narrative Feature

Directed by Imran J. Khan

THE ROSE: COME BACK TO ME
Best Documentary Feature

Directed by Eugene Yi

TECHNICIANS
Best Narrative Short

Directed by Kelly Luu & Kevin Luu

LOVE, CHINATOWN
Best Documentary Short

Directed by Lukas Dong

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Can I Get A Witness?

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Can I Get A Witness?

HOME » 2025 BAAFF SCHEDULE https://vimeo.com/1007061096?fl=pl&fe=sh Can I get a witness? Directed by Ann Marie FlemingNarrative | 110 Minutes | English Friday, Oct. 24, 7:00PM EST Museum of Science 1 Science…
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Can I Get A Witness?

HOME » 2025 BAAFF SCHEDULE https://vimeo.com/1007061096?fl=pl&fe=sh Can I get a witness? Directed by Ann Marie FlemingNarrative | 110 Minutes | English Friday, Oct. 24, 7:00PM EST Museum of Science 1 Science…

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