AUGUST 29th, 11 AM-7 PM | DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT

DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART | CROW MUSEUM OF ASIAN ART | NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER | KESSLER STUDIOS

Asian Texan cinema through our own eyes

Date: August 29th, 11 AM-7 PM

Location: Dallas Museum of Art & Crow Museum of Asian Art

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 Dallas Asian American Art Collective (DAAART) and hosted by the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, Crow Museum of Asian Art, and Kessler Studios. 

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.

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  • The Dallas Arts District has a reputation of not only providing the public with access to global-tier art, but also a passion to invest in the local, emerging talent of the North Texas art ecosystem. From bestowing grants, to organizing community events, to engaging with local artists, the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, and Crow Museum of Asian Art have always fostered the hyperlocal as well as the global.

  • 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)

  • The Dallas Asian American Film Festival seeks to screen films that meet the following criteria:

    • Short films directed, led by, starring, or centering Asian American & Asian diasporic narratives living in the United States. 

    • All short films must be 15 min or shorter in length for both categories of Live Action Shorts and Animated & Experimental Shorts 

    • Submitters must have the rights to screen their work. DAAFF is unable to pay screening fees at this time.

    • Films must be from 2023-2026. 

    For these purposes, Asia is defined broadly, including the countries of East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Western Asia. Diaspora is defined as those who are living outside of the country of their ethnic origin. 

  • 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 

DAAFF is made possible through the generosity of

Presenting Sponsor

Bowdon Family Foundation

Patron Sponsors

Greenberg Traurig LLP

OHM Fitness

Dallas Asian American Historical Society

KERA

Community Partners

Museum of Asian Texans, Pegasus Media Project, Kathy Tran, Asian American Arts Alliance, Dallas Film Commission, Oak Cliff Film Festival, Asian Texans for Justice, Swamp Cafe, Luna Koi, Dilse, Pegasus Brewery, HAAPI Fest

Host Venues

Dallas Museum of Art, Crow Museum of Asian Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, and Kessler Studios

Media Partners

Nopality Mag, Take Two Media, History Undressed

We are a Dallas-driven community effort. We are made possible through our presenting sponsors, patrons of the arts, patrons of the community, and community partners

  • DAAFF announces full film lineup

    Read full press release here.