Pacific Arts Movement presents Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander media arts to San Diego residents and visitors in order to inspire, entertain, and support a more compassionate society.

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A week-long presentation of Asian cinema. April 26 - May 1, 2025

Pacific Arts Movement presents Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander media arts to San Diego residents and visitors in order to inspire, entertain, and support a more compassionate society.

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Events

Film Screening

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The 14th SDAFF Spring Showcase

The 14th SDAFF Spring Showcase returns April 25 – May 1 at Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley, featuring a curated lineup of films from Asia and Asian America.

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Apr 25

2025

Film Screening

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25th San Diego Asian Film Festival Awards Gala

Pacific Arts Movement invites you to walk the red carpet at our biggest night of the year - the San Diego Asian Film Festival Gala Awards Dinner. This year marks our 25th Anniversary, so we promise an evening to remember!

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Nov 9

2024

Film Screening

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Filmmaker Happy Hour

It’s SD Beer Week! SDAFF, in partnership with Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience (APFE), is hosting a networking opportunity for all filmmakers and industry guests at Mira Mesa’s craft brewery Embolden Brewing.

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Nov 8

2024

Education Programs

Reel Voices

Empowering local high school students to learn the art of documentary filmmaking.

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Internships

Working with developing creatives to launch community events.

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School Partnerships

Developing film experiences with local San Diego schools.

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We bring time-bending realities, tender fandoms and cinematic adventures to San Diego.

And if we’re really showing off — the largest showcase of Asian and Asian American cinema in North America — the San Diego Asian Film Festival.

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