Spotlight Films

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Opening Night

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Between Generations

Centerpiece Shorts Program

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Channel Surfing

Centerpiece Shorts Program

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Sorry We’re Dead

Closing night

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Explore the festival

Film Guide

Features

Eight feature films that are sure to delight, entertain, educate, and inspire.

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Narratives

From coming of age stories to explorations of memory and family, our narratives this year get right to the heart of the matter.

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Animation

A variety of animated shorts that showcase the versatility of the medium and the power of bringing imagination to life.

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Shorts

Discover the exciting new work being made in independent Asian American and Pacific Islander cinema today with over 55+ short films spread across 9 programs.

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Documentaries

Thought-provoking documentaries spanning a breadth of topics that will spark conversation and inspire action.

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Local

Experience Washington through stories that highlight the diverse voices and perspectives of our local filmmakers.

If you purchase a pass or ticket(s) for an in-person screening(s) and would like to make a request for captions, please contact us at info@seattleaaff.org. We will do our best to make accommodations, however captioning being available for a film is not guaranteed.

Deadline for caption requests is February 12th

Volunteer With Us!

We would love your volunteer superpowers at our in-person festival weekend from February 22-25, 2023! SAAFF is an all-volunteer run organization and our festival wouldn’t be possible without the contributions of our volunteers. Click the button below to find our volunteer interest form and check out our staff opportunities if you’re interested in being more involved!

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SAAFF would not be possible without the generous support of our friends and community. Your support is invaluable for us to continue building community with and uplifting the voices, perspectives and histories of Asian American filmmakers and the artists in the Pacific Northwest.

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