About DAAFF
The Dallas Asian American Film Festival (DAAFF) is a hyperlocal film festival showcasing Asian American filmmakers, with an emphasis on Asian Texan talent. Presented by The Bowdon Family Foundation, organized by the Dallas Asian American Art Collective (DAAART) and hosted in the Dallas Arts District
An extension of the mission of the Dallas Asian American Art Collective, DAAFF is by Asian Texans for Asian Americans & the greater North Texas arts community.
DAAART’s mission is to connect & cultivate the Asian American creative community in Dallas through creating spaces, arts opportunities, and public educational programming to advocate for and amplify the voices of Asian Texan artists. Through DAAFF, we seek to highlight the filmmaking talent of Asian Texans and Asian Americans. Learn more about us on our website: www.daaart.org or follow us on social media at @daaartclub
2026 Founding Festival Team
Festival Director: Christina J. Hahn
Program Curator: Tony Nguyen (Spacey Cinema)
Screening Lead: Alishba Javaid
Experience Director: Jerry X Zeng
Creative Director: Rachel Tse
Art Director: Leili Arai Tavallaei
Media Director: Jorenzo Mallari
Staff Director: Pooja Gopi
Press
CBS Texas – “Dallas Asian American Film Festival spotlights Texas filmmakers,” Marissa Armas, Sept 9th, 2026.
NBC DFW– “Inaugural Dallas Asian American Film Festival showcases local stories, growing community in North Texas,” Alanna Quillen, August 27th, 2026.
KERA – “Dallas Asian American Film Festival sells out ahead of inaugural event,” Marcheta Fornoff, August 26th, 2026.
Dallas Observer – “Dallas gets its first Asian American Film Festival this month,” Preston Barta, August 11th, 2026.
The Film Festival Doctor – Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith (Host). “Bitesized Episode - Spotlight on Asian American Film Programming” [Audio podcast episode]. In The Film Festival Doctor Podcast. The Film Festival Doctor USA LLC. Sept 10th, 2026.
Festival Schedule
8/28 - 6-9 PM - Red Carpet Opening Reception @ Nasher Sculpture Center (Invite Only)
8/29 - 11 AM- 1 PM - Video Workshop by Pegaus Media Project @ Crow Museum of Asian Art (Free to Public)
8/29 - 1-2 PM - Animated & Experimental Shorts @ Dallas Museum of Art (Free to Public)
8/29 - 2:30-4:30 PM - Live Action Shorts @ Dallas Museum of Art (Free to Public)
8/29 - 5-7 PM - Feature Presentation - “Third Act” + Conversation @ Dallas Museum of Art (Free to Public)
8/29 - 9 PM-Midnight - After Party @ Kessler Studios (Invite Only)