May 29 – Jun 14, 2026
HAAPIFEST 2026 closes its Houston run June 14
HAAPIFEST ran May 29 through June 14, 2026 in Houston and online, with features, documentaries, shorts, and filmmaker Q&As at DoubleTree by Hilton Westchase.
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HAAPIFEST 2026 has ended. The Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival ran May 29 through June 14 with in-person screenings at the DoubleTree by Hilton Westchase and an online component for viewers outside Texas.
Founded in 2004 by OCA-Greater Houston, the festival was built to highlight AAPI culture through film and to give Houston audiences a dedicated window for community storytelling. The 2026 theme centered family, heritage, and community narratives across features, documentaries, and shorts.
Regional festivals like HAAPIFEST often premiere work that will not hit streaming for months. For North American readers outside Texas, watch for which titles move to wider festivals or platforms after the Houston run, and check haapifest.org for the next call for entries.
When: May 29–June 14, 2026 (ended)
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Westchase, 10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042 (in person and online)
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