Events for Aug/02/2025
Screenings – Parallel Days/Bollywood Nights
Asia Society celebrates two distinct traditions of Indian cinema this summer with Parallel Days/Bollywood Nights; four weekends of films featuring beloved popular Hindi-language cinema alongside landmark films in the arthouse “Parallel Cinema” movement, which flourished from the late sixties to the early/mid nineties—highlighting both their vast differences and occasional connections.
48th Asian American International Film Festival
Established in 1978 by Asian CineVision, the Asian American International Film Festival is the nation’s first and longest running festival of its kind and the premier showcase for the best independent Asian, Asian diaspora and Pacific Islander cinema. AAIFF is committed to film and media as a tool for social change and to supporting diversity ... Read more
Hiromi’s Sonicwonder
Over more than 20 years as a recording artist, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history and a global ambassador for the art form. Her many triumphs include an ... Read more
2025 AAIFF: CUNY Shorts Showcase
Films in this year’s CUNY Shorts Showcase, part of the 48th Asian American International Film Festival deal with topics/genres including: how healthcare workers navigate life and death, the intimate experiences of living in New York City basements, a Thai immigrant's journey through grief and artistic renewal, a Chinese-Canadian filmmaker's reflections on identity and belonging, the intriguing ... Read more