24th New York Asian Film Festival
July 11-27, 2025
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FRIDAY JULY 11
Shorts Program 1: The Kids We Were
4:45pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Shorts showcasing the transition into adulthood, and how a childlike presence still remains despite growing pains.
The Informant
7:30pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Opening Night Film. Premium screening. Intro and Q&A with director Kim Seok and actors Heo Sung-tae, Jo Bok-rae, Seo Min-ju
Opening Night Market
9:00pmFurman Gallery
NYAFF's Annual Night Market event following the Opening Night Film. This Event is ticketed.
SATURDAY JULY 12
Keep it Short! A Panel Talk on Asian and Asian American Short Filmmaking
1:00pmAmphitheater, Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center
FREE for all ticket holders and NYAFF members! First come, first served.
Pavane For An Infant
3:00pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with director Chong Keat Aun, actress Natalie Hsu, and producers Wong Kew Soon and Zoey Teng
Shorts Program 2: Uncharted Adversity
3:30pmAuditorium 5, LOOK Cinemas W57
Shorts portraying the often unknown and unconventional forms adversity can take in an ever changing world.
Swing Kids
4:30pmKorean Cultural Center New York
This screening is FREE but RSVP is required. Click the BUY TICKETS link to RSVP.
Lisa Lu Plays Herself
6:00pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with NYAFF 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award and Vanguard Award Recipient Lisa Lu and director Chen Mei-Juin
Lilim
8:00pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with director Mikhail Red and actress Heaven Peralejo
SUNDAY JULY 13
Young And Dangerous
12:45pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro with NYAFF 2025 Star Asia Award Recipient Ekin Cheng and composer Chan Kwong-wing.
Valley Of The Shadow Of Death
3:30pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with directors Jeffrey Lam Sen, Antonio Tam and actor George Au
Islanders Ep. 1-2
4:00pmAuditorium 4, LOOK Cinemas W57
Intro and Q&A with series director Ler Jiyuan.
Forbidden Fairytale
6:15pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with director Lee Jong-suk
MONDAY JULY 14
Last Song For You
8:30pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Premium screening. Intro and Q&A with director Jill Leung, composer Chan Kwong-wing, Star Asia Award Recipient Ekin Cheng and Rising Star Award Recipient Natalie Hsu.
TUESDAY JULY 15
Flat Girls
6:00pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with director Jirassaya Wongsutin
WEDNESDAY JULY 16
Shorts Program 3: Stories from Her
4:00pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Shorts displaying the nuances and diversity of Asian female representation in a way that has never been seen before!
Montages of a Modern Motherhood
6:00pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
2025 NYAFF Uncaged Award Nominee. Intro and Q&A with director Oliver Chan and actress Hedwig Tam.
Short Film/Indie Filmmakers Night
7:15pmFurman Gallery
Filmmaking community—this night is for you. NYAFF’s Short Film/Indie Filmmakers Night brings together the filmmaking and acting community to connect, collaborate, and celebrate bold, original storytelling over light refreshments. Whether you're behind the camera or in front of it, come vibe with your peers and spark what’s next in film. This Event is ticketed.
Smashing Frank
9:00pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with director Trevor Choi and actress Hedwig Tam
THURSDAY JULY 17
Unexpected Courage
6:00pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with director Shawn Yu
Shorts Program 4: Portraits of Us
7:00pmKorean Cultural Center New York
This screening is FREE but RSVP is required. Click the BUY TICKETS link to RSVP. A packed program showcasing some of the latest and greatest shorts from South Korea.
We Can Save The World!!!
7:30pmAuditorium 5, LOOK Cinemas W57
Intro and Q&A with director Cheng Chai Hong, actors Fauzi Azzhar and Xuan Ong, and producers Yi Jia Lee, Jia Min Tan, Martin Loh
A Girl With Closed Eyes
9:00pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
intro and Q&A with director Chun Sun-young
FRIDAY JULY 18
The Stone
6:00pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with directors Pae Arak Amornsupasiri, Vuthipong Sukhanindr and producers Paween Purijitpanya, Surawut Tungkarak
Attack 13
9:15pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with director Taweewat Wantha and actresses Ladapa Thongkham (Lilly), Veerinsara Tangkitsuvanich (Perth), Ramita Rattanapakdee (UL), Tarisa Preechatangkit (Stang)
SATURDAY JULY 19
1 Girl Infinite
12:15pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with director/actress Lilly Hu
Toshiaki Toyoda's Go Seppuku Yourselves & Other Tales
1:30pmAuditorium 4, LOOK Cinemas W57
Three shorts from NYAFF's 2025 Filmmaker In Focus Toshiaki Toyoda: Wolf's Calling; The Day Of Destruction; Go Seppuku Yourselves
Possession Street
3:15pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with director Jack Lai
Commitment
4:30pmKorean Cultural Center New York
This screening is FREE but RSVP is required. Click the BUY TICKETS link to RSVP.
The Way We Talk
6:00pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with director Adam Wong and Cinematographer Ming Kai Leung. ASL Interpretation will be provided for Q&A.
Matsuri to Midnight
8:30pmFurman Gallery
NYAFF's annual Japanese cinema celebration, free for film ticketholders and members.
Transcending Dimensions
9:15pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with director Toshiaki Toyoda
SUNDAY JULY 20
Blue Spring
12:30pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with director Toshiaki Toyoda
The Secret House
3:15pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with actress Vivian Sung and director Park Sang-min
Ravens: In Conversation with Tadanobu Asano & Mark Gill
4:30pmAmphitheater, Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center
In Depth Master Class with renowned actor Tadanobu Asano, the director of RAVENS, Mark Gill and cinematographer Fernando Ruiz. This Event is ticketed.
Ravens
9:00pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Premium screening. Intro and Q&A with director Mark Gill and actor Tadanobu Asano
MONDAY JULY 21
The Hearing
3:00pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with director Lawrence Fajardo and producer Krisma Maclang Fajardo
TUESDAY JULY 22
WEDNESDAY JULY 23
The Red Envelope
6:00pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with producer Banjong Pisanthanakun
Shutter - 4K Restoration
9:00pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with director Banjong Pisanthanakun
THURSDAY JULY 24
Green Wave
6:00pmWalter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
2025 NYAFF Uncaged Award Nominee. Intro and Q&A with director Xu Lei
Vietnam on Screen: Generations in Dialogue
6:30pmAmphitheater, Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center
FREE for all ticket holders and NYAFF members! RSVP is required.
8:45pm
Walter Reade Theater, Film at Lincoln Center
2025 NYAFF Uncaged Award Nominee. Intro and Q&A with director Ash Mayfair. Feature preceded by short film: Colors Of The Sky's End
FRIDAY JULY 25
Time To Be Strong
6:00pmSVA Theatre
2025 NYAFF Uncaged Award Nominee. Intro and Q&A with director Namkoong Sun
AAPI ERG Night!
8:00pmSVA Theatre
NYAFF x NAAAP present ERG Night! Free for ticket holders of JINSEI and NYAFF members.
404 Run Run
8:45pmAuditorium 5, LOOK Cinemas W57
Intro and Q&A with director Seua Pichaya Jarasboonpracha
SATURDAY JULY 26
Family Matters
1:30pmSVA Theatre
2025 NYAFF Uncaged Award Nominee. Intro and Q&A with director Pan Ke-Yin
Travesty
4:00pmSVA Theatre
2025 NYAFF Uncaged Award Nominee. Intro and Q&A with director Baatar Batsukh and producer Trevor Doyle
SUNDAY JULY 27
Flower Girl
8:30pmSVA Theatre
Closing Night Film. Premium screening. Intro and Q&A with director Fatrick Tabada.
