Oct 15 – Oct 25, 2026
Boston Asian American Film Festival 2026
Boston Asian American Film Festival runs in person October 15–25, 2026, showcasing Asian American narratives across Greater Boston venues.

Boston Asian American Film Festival (BAAFF) lists its 2026 in-person edition for October 15–25. The festival is a co-production of Asian American Resource Workshop and ArtsEmerson and programs features, documentaries, and shorts that center Asian American experience for Greater Boston audiences.
Venue-by-venue showtimes and tickets typically land closer to October. Watch baaff.org for the full schedule once it publishes.
When: October 15–25, 2026
Where: Greater Boston venues (ArtsEmerson and partners)
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