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Seattle’s only film festival dedicated to pan-Asian American voices, perspectives, & histories.
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📣 Call for Films 2027 is OPEN

The 15th Seattle Asian American Film Festival is now accepting short and full-length films by Asian American and diasporic Asian filmmakers, and films about the Asian American or diasporic experience.

We program narrative and documentary work, including animation, music videos, and experimental films. All premiere statuses welcome.

🎬 Submissions open: August 1
🗓️ Regular deadline: September 30
⌛ Late deadline: November 10
📆 Festival: May 21 to 23, 2027

Submitted to SAAFF before? Email us for a returning-filmmaker discount code.

Submit at bit.ly/submit2SAAFF
🔗 Link in bio

#SAAFF #SAAFF2027 #CallForFilms #AsianAmericanFilm #AAPIFilmmakers #FilmFestival #SeattleFilm #IndieFilm #FilmSubmissions #FilmFreeway by @seattleaaff

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📣 CALL FOR SCREENERS!

Looking for an opportunity to volunteer with SAAFF? Join us on the Screening Committee, where you will review short films and get a chance to earn a full festival pass for SAAFF 2027!

✏️ All applications for the screening committee will be accepted until September 30th.

Submit your application to bit.ly/screening-staff
🔗 Link in bio

#SAAFF #SAAFF2027 #ScreeningCommittee #Volunteer by @seattleaaff

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Summer may be ending but Summer Cinema 2026 will be in our hearts forever 💖

HUGE thank you to our sponsors, performers, staff, volunteers, and all who attended to make these incredible events possible!

If you can’t believe Summer Cinema ended last month, don’t worry - it happens every summer. So stay tuned for it and SAAFF 2027 in May, our call for films is open 🙆‍♀️

#saaff #summercinema #freemovies #freepopcorn #seattleevents taken in Chinatown-International District, Seattle by @seattleaaff

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We're bringing Asian American films to Bumbershoot 🙌

SAAFF is curating a short-film showcase as part of VIDEORAMA: Northwest Shorts at this year's Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival @bumbershoot screening at the SIFF Film Center over Labor Day Weekend.

📅 September 5 + 6
📍 SIFF Film Center, Seattle Center
🎟️ Included with your Bumbershoot ticket

On the program:
Horse Fly
Reckless Spirits
Matsutake
Dear Aloha
Preah

Watch with us, with intros and Q&A from the SAAFF team. Details at the link in bio.

#Bumbershoot #SAAFF by @seattleaaff

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🌟 Join us this Saturday 8/22 at 7:15PM for a special performance from Seattle Shaolin Kungfu Academy

Founded in 2011 by Master Zhou, Seattle Shaolin Kungfu Academy offers authentic traditional Shaolin Kungfu and wellness programs for kids, adults, and seniors, with locations in Bellevue and Bothell.

📍Location: Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave S, Seattle
🎟️ Admission: FREE

Performances will begin at 7PM with our movie screening of Shaolin Soccer at 7:30PM.

All are welcome! Plan to come early to get a good seat or bring a blanket - Hope to see you there 🫶

#freemovies #freepopcorn #saaff #summercinema #seattlevents by @seattleaaff

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✨ Join us this Saturday 8/22 at 7PM for a special performance from MiSSMANAGED!

MiSSMANAGED is a Seattle-based, female-fronted young rock band (ages 16 to 20). They perform edgy, energetic originals plus covers of Heart, Paramore, and Green Day. Their debut CD, Anger Management, is out now at missmanagedband.com

📍 Location: Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard ave S, Seattle
🎟️ Admission: FREE!

Performances will begin at 7PM with our movie screening of Shaolin Soccer at 7:30PM.

Everyone is welcome, and come early to get a good spot. Hope to see you there!

#freemovies #freepopcorn #saaff #summercinema #seattleevents by @seattleaaff

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🎬 Join us for our last Summer Cinema screening this Saturday 8/22 for our screening of Shaolin Soccer!

📍Location: Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave S, Seattle
🎟 Admission: FREE

There will be special performances from MiSSMANAGED at 7PM and Shaolin Kungfu Academy at 7:15PM. The movie will begin at 7:30PM.

All are welcome! Plan to come early to get a good seat or bring a blanket - Hope to see you there 🫶

#freemovies #freepopcorn #saaff #summercinema #seattleevents by @seattleaaff

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Don’t end up being sad by missing Summer Cinema TONIGHT!

Get excited for our live performances at 7PM from MiSSMANAGED and Shaolin Kungfu Academy, with our movie screening of Shaolin Soccer at 7:30PM 🤩⚽️

It’ll be our final Summer Cinema and your last chance - Join us before it’s over 😔

📍Location: Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave S, Seattle
🎟 Admission: FREE

#freemovies #freepopcorn #saaff #summercinema #seattleevents taken in Chinatown-International District, Seattle by @seattleaaff

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And that’s a wrap for night dos 2️⃣🎥

We kicked things off with @melodyinstitute. Showing off their skills and bringing joy to the crowd. Then we had our lovely @reallexinguyen showcasing her amazing vocals, capturing the audience’s attention.

Our last summer cinema finale is on Saturday 22 with Shaolin Soccer being our closing out film. Hope to see y’all there!

#SAAFF #CIDSummerCinema #HingHayPark #ChinatownID #SeattleEvents taken in Seattle, Washington by @seattleaaff

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🌟 Join us this Saturday 8/15 at 7:15PM for a special performance from Sayaw Dance Troupe 💜

Taken from the Tagalog word for dance, Sayaw is FASA sa UW’s traditional Filipino folk dance group. FASA sa UW, originally known as Filipino Club, was formed in 1917 when pensionados—Filipino students— first came to the University of Washington. Today, they continue to provide community for students of similar backgrounds and fight for Filipino and Filipino American representation at UW.

📍Location: Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave S, Seattle
🎟️ Admission: FREE

Performances will begin at 7PM with our movie screening of Ulam: Main Dish at 7:30PM.

All are welcome! Plan to come early to get a good seat or bring a blanket - Hope to see you there 🫶

#freemovies #freepopcorn #saaff #summercinema #seattlevents by @seattleaaff

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✨ Join us this Saturday 8/15 for a special performance from Angeli Chaves 🎶

Angeli Chaves is a singer, model, and performer, partnering with the 2x Grammy-nominated music producer Luigie 'LUGO' Gonzalez for her upcoming music releases. Crowned Miss World America Stardust 2024, People’s Choice Awardee and Top Model Showcase 2024 grand winner, Angeli has appeared on NYC Times Square billboards, published editorials, and on the runway.

📍Location: Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave S, Seattle
🎟️ Admission: FREE

Performances will begin at 7PM with our movie screening of Ulam: Main Dish at 7:30PM.

All are welcome! Plan to come early to get a good seat or bring a blanket - Hope to see you there 🫶

#freemovies #freepopcorn #saaff #summercinema #seattlevents by @seattleaaff

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🎬 Join us again this Saturday 8/15 for our screening of Ulam: Main Dish 🍽️

📍Location: Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave S, Seattle
🎟 Admission: FREE

There will be special performances from Angeli Chaves at 7PM and Sayaw Dance Troupe at 7:15PM. The movie will begin at 7:30PM.

All are welcome! Plan to come early to get a good seat or bring a blanket - Hope to see you there 🫶

#freemovies #freepopcorn #saaff #summercinema #seattleevents by @seattleaaff

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