These are ten short films you shouldn’t miss from the virtual program of the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon, taking place March 16–22, 2026.
Arco directed by Ugo Bienvenu will open the Tokyo Anime Award Festival which will take place from March 13 – 16, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.
I, The Song directed by Dechen Roder, and Ms. Understoned directed by Yuki Buma will open the IAWRT Asian Women’s Film Festival which will take place from March 13 – 15, 2026 in New Delhi, India.
Kokuho directed by Lee Sang-il will open the Helsinki Cine Aasia Festival which will take place from March 12 – 15, 2026 in Helsinki, Finland.
Four films will open the Kyoto International Student Films & Video Festival which will take place from February 20 – 23, 2026 in Kyoto, Japan.
Chao directed by Aoki Yasuhiro will open the Niigata International Animation Film Festival which will take place from February 20 – 25, 2026 in Niigata, Japan.
Asian Film Festivals 