Dear Asian filmmakers, the Austin Asian American Film Festival (United States) is accepting films until March 20, 2026.

About the festival:
The Austin Asian American Film Festival (AAAFF) promotes Asian and Asian American cultures and experiences through the media arts by showcasing top quality cinema and supporting the creative talents of Asian American artists.

Eligibility:
– The festival accepts both feature (over 60 minutes) and short films (less than 45 minutes) of any genre (fiction, documentary, experimental and animation).
– The festival accepts films written, directed, and/or produced by Asian or Asian American filmmakers, made inside or outside the United States.
-Films featuring Asian or Asian American actors or subjects.
-Films that engage with the lives and experiences of Asian or Asian American people and communities, inside or outside Asia.
– Films must have English subtitles.
– Submissions must be done via Film Freeway.
– Submission fees and deadlines:

*Texan films have discounts
– Notification date: May 8, 2026

To read the Rules & Regulations and apply to the festival please go here: https://filmfreeway.com/aaaff (This is also the submission link)

We remind readers that 18th Austin Asian American Film Festival will take place from June 24 – 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas, United States.

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