New York Asian Film Festival / New York Asian Film Foundation

The New York Asian Film Foundation Inc. is America’s premier 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the exhibition and appreciation of Asian film culture in all its forms, with year-round festivals and programs, and a view to building bridges between Asia and America. The New York Asian Film Foundation’s flagship event is the annual New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), which has been presented in collaboration with Film at Lincoln Center since 2010. NYAFF is North America’s leading festival of Asian cinema. Since 2002, the New York Asian Film Festival has been an annual celebration of the best and boldest in Asian cinema. As the first film festival in North America to champion the works of today’s leading Asian auteurs, NYAFF continues to introduce vibrant and vital voices ranging from explosive blockbusters to eccentric arthouse gems. As we celebrate Asian representation more than ever, NYAFF provides an essential connection and awareness to our community, to New Yorkers, and beyond. "Arguably the world’s best-curated program of new and classic Asian cinema" - Indiewire "The top tier of New York's film festivals" - The New York Times "Fitting time for fireworks" - New York Times Sunday Styles "North America's biggest festival of popular Asian Cinema" - Film Business Asia "A permanent fixture on any self-respecting cinephile's landscape" - Film Forward