Charlotte Asian Film Festival 2025
Schedule
Sat Sep 13 2025 at 09:30 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City | Charlotte, NC
About this Event
Celebrate Asian Stories at the Charlotte Asian Film Festival
The Charlotte Asian Film Festival returns as one of the Carolinas’ premier showcases of Asian and Asian American cinema. Join us for a full day of uplifting film screenings, filmmaker Q&A sessions, and networking at UNC Charlotte Dubois Center, followed by an AAPI Block Party at Maya VP Studio featuring food trucks and vendors (limited registration opens soon).
This year, we’re spotlighting filmmakers and stories with roots right here in the Carolinas—alongside voices from across the globe. Experience powerful, culturally rich storytelling and connect with a vibrant creative community. Don’t miss your chance to be part of an unforgettable celebration of art and culture.
Location: UNC Charlotte Dubois Center
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM (After Party: 5 PM – 8 PM at Maya VP Studios - tickets sold separately)
Film Screenings
- Diverse selection of short films, features, and documentaries—each with English subtitles
- Stories that explore Asian identity, culture, and heritage
Filmmaker Q&A Sessions
- Engage with storytellers and learn the creative process behind their work
Awards & Highlights
- Awards for Local (Carolinas) and International submissions
- Networking with creatives, cultural leaders, and film enthusiasts
BONUS: After-Festival Block Party!The celebration continues at Maya VP Studios with food trucks, local vendors at Charlotte's AAPI owned first-of-it's-kind production studio.
Want to volunteer, sponsor, or partner? Visit CharlotteAsianFilmFestival.org to get involved!
Charlotte Asian Film Festival is Presented by:
Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce
Asian American Foundation for the Carolinas
Program Host
University of North Carolina Charlotte Film Studies
Maya VP Studios
Program Sponsor
The Charlotte Film Society
Independent Picture House
Event Sponsor
Save a Nut: Testicular Cancer Awareness
Thrivehub
Savvy Pioneer
Mint Hill Marketing
Social Media Club Charlotte
CLT Asian Eats
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Registration/Check-in
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome, Open Remarks
🕑: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Film Screenings
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Awards Presentation, Closing Remarks
Where is it happening?
The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City, 320 East 9th Street, Charlotte, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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