Charlotte Asian Film Festival showcases Asian and Asian American cinema. It features a full day of film screenings, filmmaker Q&A sessions and networking.
It takes place Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Tickets are $15 for the whole day of screenings. Purchase tickets at the registration link on this page.
Enjoy a full day of inspiring local, national, and international films that celebrate the richness and diversity of Asian and Asian American stories. Hosted at Independent Picture House, this year’s festival will also feature a special community conversation exploring Asian mental health and media representation, bringing together filmmakers, advocates, and community leaders to discuss how storytelling can reduce stigma, foster understanding, and create meaningful change. Stick around for the after-party outside of IPH!
Food and retail vendors would be on site as well.
Presented by the Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce (CAACC) and the Asian American Foundation for the Carolinas (AAFC), the festival is made possible through the generous support of the City of Charlotte Creative Growth Grant, Barings, the Arts & Science Council Venue Grant, Independent Picture House, and our valued community partners, sponsors, filmmakers, volunteers, and local arts and cultural organizations.
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