Nov 12 - 15 2015
8th Annual Austin Asian American Film Festival

8th Annual Austin Asian American Film Festival

Presented by Austin Asian American Film Festival at Unknown

From a Korean teen comedy inspired by classic John Hughes ‘80s films to a riveting documentary about a survivor of the Cambodian genocide who became the first Asian male actor to win an Oscar, the Austin Asian American Film Festival (AAAFF) brings a world of stories to Austin in one festival!

The jam-packed festival will run from November 12–15, 2015 at the Marchesa Theater, 6406 N IH-35 # 3100, Austin, TX 78752. Headlining the festival, “Seoul Searching,” has been described by Variety Magazine: “if the modern low-budget international indie ever needed a poster child, ‘Seoul Searching’ is it.” Lead actors Jessika Van and Justin Chon will be in attendance for opening night, Nov. 12, which will also include a Korean K-pop-themed opening night party hosted by Mandoo Entertainment.

The festival’s centerpiece presentation, “The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor,” tells the true story of Dr. Ngor who survived the Cambodian genocide and later starred in the critically acclaimed film, “The Killing Fields,” for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1985. Dr. Ngor would later use his celebrity as a platform for activism and he would become a worldwide ambassador for justice in his homeland until his untimely death in 1996. The screening will be followed by a special conversation with veteran documentary filmmaker Arthur Dong.

The full festival lineup includes films by Asian American filmmakers as well as films from the Philippines, Iran, South Korea, and more. AAAFF brings the most unique collection of Asian and Asian American films you get to experience over a weekend to Austin. Most of these films will have its Austin premiere at AAAFF, and the diverse lineup features award-winning films that cover a wide range of genres, themes and topics.

Admission Info

Student ticket – $8

Film ticket – $10

Film pass – $45

Badge – $65

Phone: 8324884146

Email: info@aaafilmfest.com

Dates & Times

2015/11/12 - 2015/11/15

Additional time info:

Opening movie starts at 7:00pm

Location Info