Tier 3
New York, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
Established in 1978 by Asian CineVision, the Asian American International Film Festival is the nation’s first and longest running festival of its kind and the premier showcase for the best independent Asian, Asian diaspora and Pacific Islander cinema. AAIFF is committed to film and media as a tool for social change and to supporting diversity and inclusion in the media arts. Asian CineVision (ACV) is a 501(c)(3) media arts nonprofit devoted to the development, exhibition, promotion, and preservation of Asian and Asian American experiences through storytelling. Our mission is to nurture and grow the community of makers and enthusiasts of Asian and Asian American independent film, television, and digital.
The main submission deadline for Asian American International Film Festival is around 15 March 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Asian American International Film Festival costs from USD 28 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Asian American International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Asian American International Film Festival takes place in New York, United States.
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