OCA-Greater Houston started the Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival 18 years ago because we felt film personified ‘edu-tainment’, entertainment that also educated our community on important social issues and highlighted the richness of the AAPI experience. The emotional and visual impact of film as an expression of the creativity of individuals is the perfect medium which allows us to appreciate the diversity of the AAPI community and the commonalities we share. As we work to develop leaders of tomorrow, we want to continue cultivating individuals in all science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) fields emphasizing the arts and media. We hope you will support this year's filmmakers, and support #HAAPIFEST! 

HAAPIFEST continues to be a FREE event but we're encouraging everyone to purchase a $35 All Access Pass which will serve as a donation directly back to the festival so we can continue to bring you this programming every year. 

The All Access Pass includes access to all of the films, a HAAPIFEST mask and AAPI Restaurant Weeks Passport.

HAAPIFEST 2022 Schedule