CELEBRATE THE BEST OF ASIAN AND ASIAN AMERICAN CINEMA AS WE AWARD THE WINNING FILMS AND FILMMAKERS OF THE 22ND SAN DIEGO ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL!

 Often described as the “Asian American Golden Globes,” the San Diego Asian Film Festival Awards Gala is the most celebrated event of the film festival. This year’s Awards Gala will stream virtually once again live on Saturday, November 6th to audiences around the world as we award SDAFF’s top independent films.

The Awards Gala also recognizes Pacific Arts Movement’s Reel Voices Class of 2021! All proceeds benefit Pacific Arts Movement and our year-round educational programs, including Reel Voices – a documentary filmmaking program that empowers local high school students to become socially conscious storytellers.

Celebrate the best of Asian and Asian American cinema as we award the winning films and filmmakers of the 20th San Diego Asian Film Festival!

Often described as the “Asian American Golden Globes,” the San Diego Asian Film Festival Awards Gala is the most celebrated evening of the film festival. The red-carpet event brings together more than 500 entertainment, business, and community leaders to celebrate the SDAFF’s top independent films, enjoy spectacular live entertainment, and meet celebrity guests.

All proceeds benefit Pacific Arts Movement and our year-round educational programs, such as Reel Voices – a documentary filmmaking program that empowers local high school students to become socially-conscious storytellers.