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hyperlocal film fest showcasing Asian American filmmakers w/ a focus on Asian Texan talent by @daaartclub
📍@dallasartsdistrict - Aug 28-29, 2026
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The OFFICIAL FESTIVAL BUMPER for the inaugural Dallas Asian American Film Festival To the cast and crew: Thank you for all the hard work, talent, and time you put into making this bumper. It was a blast collaborating with all of y’all and I hope to make more great things together 🫶🎥 To Christina: Thank you for trusting me with bringing forth your vision from the sketchbook to the screen. It has been a privilege to be your co-director and creative partner 🎬✨ CREW Co-Director/Writer/Producer: @whatsgoinghahn Co-Director/Producer/Cinematographer/Editor: 🤠 Gaffer/Assoc. Producer: @samuelrayy 1st AD: @bettyngocsu 2nd AD: @benpatrickh 1st AC/Gimbal Op: @soma_fukuta 1st AC/Cam-Op: @sirnesu 2nd AC/Cam-Op: @yuri.gotcreative Key Grip: @rodrigo_singularity_77 Grip: @pearlolgay Grip: @rafaelnillas Art Director: @shans.pic HMUA: @bryonhairajuku Styling Assist.: @emannvictor Sound Recordist: @seanbkellyy Boom Op: @nyx._media BTS Video: @lorenzo.dcphoto DMA Liaison: @michaelhdewberry DMA AV Technician: JD Shipman QC Operator: @matthew.mccool Original Score Composed by: @dzidzormusic Title, Logo, & Graphic Design by: @racheltse.art @at_leili @kayleenledesigns Additional Gear Provided by: @pegasus_media_project Crafty provided by: @lakewooddonut @swamp.cafe @whiterockcoffee #asianamericancinema #asiantexan #daaff #asianamericanfilmfestival taken in Dallas Museum of Art by @daafilmfest
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Dallas’ newest film festival has sold out its inaugural run.⁠ ⁠ All 999 tickets for screenings at the Dallas Museum of Art’s Horchow Auditorium have been claimed ahead of the Aug. 29 Dallas Asian American Film Festival(@daafilmfest).⁠ ⁠ Founders say they created the event to highlight local talent. Five of its 10 films are North Texas-based productions, and another two feature filmmakers from other parts of the state.⁠ ⁠ Click on the link in our bio to read the story by KERA Arts reporter Marcheta Fornoff (@marchetawrites) by @daafilmfest
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💥🎏 DAAFF x Luna Koi x DAAART🎏💥 Y’all didn’t think we’d leave y’all hanging??? We’re so excited to announce that @lunakoidesigns is the guest designer behind our cinematic t-shirt design for our inaugural Dallas Asian American Film Festival. 🗣️ Limited addition DAAFF t-shirts available for sale! 📍Pre-order on Luna Koi’s website lunakoidesigns.com / link in bio 🎟️$45 before tax, you can pick them up the week before DAAFF at the Museum of Asian Texans ⋆｡˚✴︎⋆🎥 About the Organizations 🎥⋆✴︎˚｡⋆ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @lunakoidesigns is a first generation Vietnamese immigrant and the proud founder of a woman owned small business based In Dallas. She launched my business with the intention of using her skills and creativity to uplift her community especially those whose voices often go unheard. While she’s known for creating Dallas inspired merchandise, her work goes beyond products. She actively collaborates with fellow artists to build a space where we can connect, create, and thrive together. Luna Koi has been more than just a brand, it’s been a personal journey of stepping outside her comfort zone and building meaningful connections through art and community. Luna Koi aspires to collaborate with larger brands and businesses to help build a community where people can come together to celebrate design, culture, and art. @daafilmfest The Dallas Asian American Film Festival (DAAFF) is a hyperlocal film festival showcasing Asian American filmmakers, with an emphasis on Asian Texan talent. Presented by The Bowdon Family Foundation, organized by the Dallas Asian American Art Collective (@daaartclub) and hosted in the Dallas Arts District. @inknestshirts is a cherished, Korean American family-owned clothing business, woven into the fabric of the fashion industry. What started as a dream and a small boutique has blossomed into an enduring legacy of style, quality, and exceptional service. Ink Nest takes immense pride in their journey and the lasting relationships they’ve built with their customers over the years. Special thanks to our community partner @inknestshirts for providing us with high quality print services. We are grateful for your partnership! by @daafilmfest
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{ IN THE FRAME } The films may have been the main event, but the photo booth had its moment too. A look at some of the faces from the Dallas Asian American Film Festival. 🎥🎬 🎞️ @daafilmfest 📸 @kathytran.creatives 📍@Kesslerstudios by @daafilmfest
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What does cinema reveal about culture, memory, and the stories we inherit? Join the Cinematic Cultural Clinic at the Museum of Asian Texans for an open, collaborative study of: 1. Representation: Who appears onscreen, and who controls image? 2. History: How does cinema preserve, revise, or challenge cultural memory? 3. Community: How can we organize beyond shared viewing experiences to create dialogue, connection, and action? September 27, 2026 — approx 2:00–5:00 PM Supplemental readings will be provided. DM for Discord Link. Come curious, bring a film perspective, and help us read beyond the screen. All backgrounds and levels of film knowledge are welcome in the conversation. #CinematicCulturalClinic #AsianAmericanCinema #DallasArts by @daafilmfest
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📣 #NorthTexasGivingDay is here! Please consider donating any amount to the Dallas Asian American Art Collective. (🔗 link in bio to donate) 💥 Texas is home to the 3rd largest population of AAPI’s in the country; we love our home and aim to create a sustainable future here for our artists! 🎨Your generosity helps us: ✅ Organize FREE public programming like @daafilmfest and @gingerroots.tx ✅ Pay artist honorariums for Asian Texan artists for their time & talent ✅ Build more opportunities to showcase Asian Texans ✅ Advocate for better, more inclusive representation of all Asian Texan artists ✅ Invest in a healthy arts ecosystem for Asian American artists to thrive in North Texas You are helping us build a sustainable community of Asian Texan creatives. 💌 Donate to us (link in bio) or by visiting northtexasgivingday.org and search for Dallas Asian American Art Collective to make a donation before this year’s event ends at midnight! taken in Dallas, Texas by @daafilmfest
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{ A different view of the night } Photographer Michael Tran joined us for DAAFF after party and caught some of the fun, candid moments happening throughout the event. ✨ 📸 @michael.mf.tran 🎬 @daafilmfest 📍 @kesslerstudios taken in Dallas, Texas by @daafilmfest
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{ Jonavi pulled up } Dallas artist Jonavi made her way to the DAAFF after party at Kessler Studios, bringing a little star power to the night. ✨🎬 🌙 @jonavimusic 📸 @chiasly 🎬 @daafilmfest 📍@Kesslerstudios taken in Dallas, Texas by @daafilmfest
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{ Love when our home looks like this } We hosted the Dallas Asian American Film Festival after party at our private home studio and had filmmakers, artists, friends + a whole bunch of people I’d never met before. Four years into living + working here, nights like this make me realize this is one of my favorite things we get to do with this place. Make things, bring people together and see what comes out of it. Really proud that Kessler Studios got to be one of the host venues in our city alongside the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center + Crow Museum of Asian Art. ❤️ Very happy to be a small part of what DAAFF is building in Dallas. 📍 @kesslerstudios 🍿 @daafilmfest x @daaartclub 📸 @kathytranx | @kathytran.creatives by @daafilmfest
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On Saturday, Aug. 29, the Dallas Asian American Film Festival was a sold-out event that put Asian American filmmakers from across Texas in the spotlight. The festival featured 10 films, including animated and experimental shorts, live-action films and a feature presentation. 70% of the films were from Texas, and 50% were from North Texas. See how the festival is helping give homegrown filmmakers a bigger platform at the link in our bio. #DallasFilm #AsianAmericanFilm #NorthTexas by @daafilmfest
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A new film festival is putting Asian American filmmakers from Texas in the spotlight. 🎥 The inaugural Dallas Asian American Film Festival at the Dallas Museum of Art sold out Saturday, showcasing films created by Asian American talent from across Texas. It is the first Dallas film festival dedicated exclusively to Asian American filmmakers from the Lone Star State. taken in Dallas, Texas by @daafilmfest
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