New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF)

New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) NYAFF 25th Edition | July 10-26, 2026 Indiewire says, "the New York Asian Film Festival .. NYAFF brings Asia to New York in an immersive two weeks.
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has swiftly become one of the most consistently exciting fests on the planet. Arguably the world’s best-curated program of new and classic Asian cinema, the annual showcase has made itself an increasingly essential institution by introducing American audiences to little-seen masterpieces like Park Hoon-jung’s “New World,” Derek Kwok and Clement Cheng’s “Gallants,” and Li Yu’s “Buddha Mountain” (to

name three random classics from a list of dozens)...But it’s not the quality control or the comprehensiveness that makes NYAFF such an indispensable event, it’s that they deliver both of those things with style..." The New York Asian Film Festival is North America’s leading festival of popular Asian cinema, and one of the top, most anticipated, critically acclaimed events in New York City, and followed by industry insiders. An energy-filled event designed to bring new perspectives, experiences, ways of thinking and seeing that provoke thought, bring wonder, and new visions to our audience. The festival presents the roughest, sharpest, and smoothest of today’s cutting-edge Asian film scene to sold out audiences every summer. "Best Film Festival NYC," Village Voice Diamond Anniversary issue. "North America's biggest festival of popular Asian Cinema" - Film Business Asia
"The top tier of New York's film festivals" - The New York Times
"A pop culture institution unto itself" - Indiewire

Stanley Kwan at Film Forum this Friday, August 7, 6:30pm. We are co-presenting! Kwan in conversation after the film with...
08/05/2026

Stanley Kwan at Film Forum this Friday, August 7, 6:30pm. We are co-presenting! Kwan in conversation after the film with our president and exec director Samuel Jamier. Sold out; a standby line forms at the box office 30 minutes before. Runs through August 13, showtimes at filmforum.org.

CENTER STAGE. Hong Kong, 1991. Approx. 155 min.

International superstar Maggie Cheung (IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE) embodies tragic screen siren Ruan Lingyu, known as the “Greta Garbo of China,” in this unconventional biopic by Hong Kong New Wave master Stanley Kwan (ROUGE). Kwan and Cheung paint a kaleidoscopic yet intimate portrait of the ill-fated actress, deftly blending lush period drama, archival footage, and metatextual documentary sequences of Cheung reflecting on Ruan’s legacy.

Digitally restored in 4K resolution in Bologna, Italy by L’Immagine Ritrovata. Endorsed by the director, Stanley Kwan.

A Film Movement release. Film Movement

That’s a wrap on our 25th. Screen International: ‘Fujiko’ wins the Uncaged Award for best feature, ‘My Name’ takes the A...
07/28/2026

That’s a wrap on our 25th. Screen International: ‘Fujiko’ wins the Uncaged Award for best feature, ‘My Name’ takes the Audience Award, special mention to ‘Turgaud.’ Swipe for the full winners, and for the honorees we celebrated across the 25th: Joan Chen (), Gianna Jun (everything.is.peachy), Daniel Wu (Daniel Wu 吴 彦 祖), Joseph Chang, Na Hong-jin, Sara Minami (南沙良), and Angela Yuen (angela.yuen).
Thank you, New York. Full report: link in comment.

Our Matsuri to Midnight event transformed NYAFF’s 25th Edition into a vibrant celebration of Japanese cinema, culture, a...
07/27/2026

Our Matsuri to Midnight event transformed NYAFF’s 25th Edition into a vibrant celebration of Japanese cinema, culture, and community.

The evening began with drinks before the screening of Higuma!! The Killer Bear, followed by live performances, food, and drinks that brought the spirit of a Japanese matsuri to New York City.

Thank you to everyone who joined NYAFF for this special event and helped make the night unforgettable.

07/27/2026

Janet Yang introduces the closing film of the 25th edition of NYAFF, “Dear You.” Producer Zheng Xuanxuan, lead actress Li Sitong, and director Lan Hongchun welcomed audiences with opening remarks, sharing their hopes for the film and the inspiration behind its story.

#给阿嬷的情书

Caption: Today is the last day of NYAFF’s 25th edition. Three daytime screenings still have seats and our closing film ‘...
07/26/2026

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Today is the last day of NYAFF’s 25th edition. Three daytime screenings still have seats and our closing film ‘Dear You’ is sold out.

We look forward to seeing you in the theater today and in the future!

To stay connected with us visit nyaff.org

07/26/2026

Writer and Director Andrew Ahn reminding artists to be generous toward their past selves while in conversation with Actor Bowen Yang.

For more moments like this visit nyaff.org

It’s Fan Appreciation Weekend at NYAFF! 🎉To celebrate our 25th edition and thank everyone who has joined us, enjoy 25% o...
07/25/2026

It’s Fan Appreciation Weekend at NYAFF! 🎉

To celebrate our 25th edition and thank everyone who has joined us, enjoy 25% off all NYAFF merch all weekend long.

Stop by the merch table in the lobby at your next screening and take home a piece of NYAFF.

See you at our closing weekend! 🎬

A legendary revenge killing becomes a mystery when a stranger starts asking questions at the kabuki theater beside the s...
07/25/2026

A legendary revenge killing becomes a mystery when a stranger starts asking questions at the kabuki theater beside the scene, and every witness remembers a different truth. Tonight at 8:30 PM, Samurai Vengeance plays the festival’s biggest screen.

The last Saturday of the 25th edition. Tickets at the link in bio.

At a Koreatown spa, a dutiful son slips into a world of desire and shame. Ten years after Sundance, Andrew Ahn’s debut s...
07/25/2026

At a Koreatown spa, a dutiful son slips into a world of desire and shame. Ten years after Sundance, Andrew Ahn’s debut still burns under the steam. Ahn joins us in person today at 4 PM at SVA Theatre, with Bowen Yang moderating the conversation.

Closing night is sold out; the last Saturday is not. Tonight at 8:30 PM, Samurai Vengeance on the festival’s biggest screen. Tomorrow at noon, the world premiere of Someone Special.

Tickets at the link in bio.

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