Mission Statement
The mission of the DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival is to bring attention to the creative output from Asian Pacific American (APA) communities and encourage the artistic development of APA talent, arts, and films in the greater Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Region.
Our mission embodies the following goals:
To raise public awareness of APA talent, arts & media
To encourage and promote the artistic development of APA artists of all creative arts
To provide arts education opportunities, with particular outreach to APA youth and adults
To raise awareness and act as a catalyst for the discussion of issues affecting APA communities
To bring diverse people together, to promote artistic and social interactions
To sponsor and operate a DC APA Film Festival annually
The DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival recognizes the efforts of Asian/Asian American filmmakers. Based on the number of submissions, Awards will be given to the following categories:
Best Picture
Best Director
Best Documentary
Best Cinematography
Best Lead Performer
Best Supporting Performer
Audience Choice Award
2020 WINNERS
Best Picture: The Chef
Best Director: Peier “Tracy” Shen – Out of Place
Best Documentary: YAI NIN
Best Cinematography: Kneeling Sheep
Best Lead Performer: Jim Lau – The Chef
Best Supporter Performer: Gary Luk – Black Ghost Son
Audience Choice Award: Yalan Hu – A Separation