18th annual
In-Person film festival







Photo Credit: Three Circles Studios
Beam Me Up, Sulu | Shared Stories
May 15, 7:00PM | Museum of Science
In Partnership with Museum of Science
Co-Directed by Timour Gregory & Sasha Schneider
Beam Me Up, Sulu is a love letter to George Takei, Star Trek, and the fans who believed in its bold vision of inclusion long before it was mainstream. Celebrating hope, representation, and imagination, the film honors the fandom that turned a television series into a lasting cultural force.
Profiles of Boston:
Portraits from the Heart of Chinatown | Projecting Connections
May 16, 3:00PM | Emerson Paramount Center
Four short films that illuminate Boston’s Chinatown through personal stories of family, memory, and resilience.
Together, they form a living portrait of a vibrant and enduring community shaped by generations of perseverance, care, and connection.
Q&A with filmmakers to follow screening
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of this year’s BAAFF Audience Awards! Congratulations to the award winners and thank you to everyone who voted!
MUSTACHE
Best Narrative Feature
Directed by Imran J. Khan
THE ROSE: COME BACK TO ME
Best Documentary Feature
Directed by Eugene Yi
TECHNICIANS
Best Narrative Short
Directed by Kelly Luu & Kevin Luu
LOVE, CHINATOWN
Best Documentary Short
Directed by Lukas Dong
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