Jul 23 – Jul 26, 2026
Asian Film Festival of Dallas 25th edition at Angelika
AFFD’s 25th edition runs July 23–26, 2026 at Angelika Film Center Dallas (Mockingbird Station) with premieres, repertory titles, and paid festival tickets.
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Asian Film Festival of Dallas marks 25 years July 23–26, 2026 at Angelika Film Center & Café Dallas in Mockingbird Station. Programming mixes new Asian premieres with repertory titles; tickets are sold per film and through festival passes on the AFFD schedule.
When: July 23–26, 2026
Where: Angelika Film Center Dallas, 5321 East Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX
Confirm showtimes and ticket tiers on asianfilmdallas.com. For the editorial take, see our 25th-anniversary Scene Report.
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