18th annual

BOSTON
ASIAN AMERICAN
FILM FESTIVAL

October 15-25, 2026

In-Person film festival

 

Welcome to BAAFF!

Boston Asian American Film Festival (BAAFF) empowers Asian Americans through film by showcasing Asian American experiences and serving as a resource to filmmakers and the Greater Boston Community. BAAFF builds on over 45 years of AARW’s support for the Asian American Community through film. 

Boston Asian American Film Festival is a co-production of Asian American Resource Workshop and ArtsEmerson.

Tiger Mom Academy

ArtsEmerson Special Presentation

Followed by an in-person Q&A with Shawn Shao-Wen Chou (Co-Producer, Writer, Director, Editor) & Michelle Krusiec (Co-Producer, Writer, Actor)

TICKETS ALMOST SELLING OUT

Lights, Camera, Bid!

As the Boston Asian American Film Festival (BAAFF) celebrates our 18th anniversary, we’re inviting you to join the fun, discover some fantastic finds, and help bring more Asian American stories to the screen!

Whether you’re treating yourself or finding the perfect gift, every winning bid helps keep these important stories in the spotlight.

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Celebrating 50 with Festival Director, Susan!

If BAAFF’s stories, artists, and spaces for belonging have ever made you feel seen, less alone, or more connected, I invite you to celebrate my 50th birthday by making a gift of $50, $500, or $5,000. Your donation is not just support, it is a commitment to bold storytelling, cultural power, and a BAAFF that can stand strong and sustainable for the years ahead. Thank you for growing this with me. 

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Video Edited by Ricky Huynh

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Shorts Block: "In Transit" “In Transit” explores the immigrant experience and the transformations that occur along their journeys. These are stories of triumph, inclusion, and discovery but also of tribulation,…

Shorts Block: In Transit

Shorts Block: "In Transit" “In Transit” explores the immigrant experience and the transformations that occur along their journeys. These are stories of triumph, inclusion, and discovery but also of tribulation,…

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BAAFF is a co-production of Asian American Resource Workshop & ArtsEmerson.