Join us for a milestone celebration of Asian American storytelling at HAAPIFEST's 20th Year Anniversary! Experience two weeks of inspiring films, insightful panels, and engaging discussions that highlight the rich cultural heritage and diverse narratives of Asian Americans in cinema.

Festival Schedule

PRESCREENING EVENTS & KICK-OFF EVENT

Come see a glimpse of what types of films we will be screening. All Screenings are free but seating is limited.

  • Location: Axelrad Beer Garden (1517 Alabama St, Houston, TX 77004)

PRESCREENING EVENTS

  • Thurs, May 2nd | Upstairs
    8-10pm
    - Films: MI CASA ES TU CASA, STITCHED, GRAPEFRUIT

  • Thurs, May 9th | Upstairs
    8-10pm
    - Films: NO CLOUDS IN MY SUMMER, THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN US

  • Thurs, May 23th | Upstairs
    8-10pm
    - Films: SO THAT HAPPENED, DREGS, THE LAST QUEEN

KICK- OFF EVENT

  • Monday, May 27th | Main ROOM
    8-10:30pm
    -> Film: THE HERRICANES (Olivia Kuan) + Q & A

HAAPIFEST celebrates its 20th Annivesary for indepenent filmmaking - OPENING NIGHT. Come enjoy a REEL one of a kind rooftop cinema experience under the Houston night sky.

  • Date/Time: May 30th, 6pm-9 pm

  • Location: Rooftop Cinema Club - 1700 Post Oak Blvd 5th Level, Houston, TX 77056

Come enjoy a fun night full of:

  1. Meet & Greet with Abigail Hing Wen

  2. Autographed copy of LOVEBOAT TAIPEI available!

  3. Limited edition swag bags

** This is a ticketed event **

We can't wait to share the magic of Asian American cinema with you! All Access VIP Pas & General tickets are available through our Elevent ticketing system.

OPENING NIGHT

2024 FILM SCHEDULE

Come enjoy a FILM FESTIVAL full of meaningful films in our industry. Lots of food, fun, meet film directors, producers and film business professionals.

Join us for a milestone celebration of Asian American storytelling at HAAPIFEST's 20th year anniversary! Experience two weeks of inspiring films, insightful panels, and engaging discussions that highlight the rich cultural heritage and diverse narratives of Asian Americans in cinema.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details! We can't wait to share the magic of Asian American cinema with you!

We’ll be adding more films to the schedule, please come back often to check.

For a complete HAAPIFEST’s Film Line-Up & Descriptions, please click below.

A GREAT DIVIDE (May 31, 2024)

Dive into the heart of the untamed West with "A Great Divide" - an award winning film! Meet the Lee family as they embark on a journey from bustling California to the rugged landscapes of Wyoming. But amidst the stunning scenery lurks a more formidable challenge than nature itself - the town's unwelcoming residents. Led by the hilarious Ken Jeong (The Hangover, The Masked Singer, Dr. Ken, Crazy Rich Asians) as Dad, this gripping tale explores the highs and lows of fitting in versus standing out in a place where acceptance isn't easily granted. As Dad strives to blend in, Mom, portrayed by Jae Suh Park (Friends from College, The Paper Tigers), refuses to compromise her authenticity, sparking tension within the family.

And that's not all! Stick around after the screening for a Q&A session with producer Brian Yang and Emmy Award-winning director Jean Shim, where they'll delve into the making of this riveting film, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and more surprises in store! 🎤 Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to connect with the creative minds behind the magic.

  • Date: Friday, May 31, 2024

  • Time: 7PM - 9PM

  • Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, 10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042