Films by Section

Asia Pop!

Films to make you laugh, cry, and cheer, featuring high-flying teachers, time-traveling lovers, and a zombie-film director who will stop at nothing to achieve greatness.

Asia Pop!

Asian American Panorama

The best of Asian American cinema in all of its colors – from documentaries about the famous and infamous, to feature-length tales of woe and humor.

Asian American Panorama

Discoveries

From Asia’s most innovative and thought-provoking filmmakers come new stories and new ways of telling them.

Discoveries

Masters

Fresh from Cannes, Venice, and other prestigious international film festivals, these are premiere works by the world’s best directors

Masters

Short Film Programs

Discover the thrills of the short form in this year's program, which includes international award winners, surprising documentaries, narrative thrills, slow burns, and lush pleasures, from an exciting new generation of filmmakers.

Short Film Programs

Special Presentations

The feature presentations of this year's San Diego Asian Film Festival include two delectable films about families bound by food, a selection of imaginative virtual reality from Taiwan, classic films that will have you singing in your seats, and a rousing documentary about the kids who will save the world.