The Charlotte Asian Film Festival celebrates its fourth edition on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Independent Picture House (IPH). In addition to celebrating the richness and diversity of Asian and Asian American stories, this year's festival will also feature a special community conversation exploring Asian mental health and media representation, bringing together filmmakers, advocates, and community leaders to discuss how storytelling can reduce stigma, foster understanding, and create meaningful change. There will be an after-party outside of IPH at the conclusion of the festival.

The Charlotte Asian Film Festival is presented by the Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce (CAACC) and the Asian American Foundation for the Carolinas (AAFC). The festival is made possible through the generous support of the City of Charlotte Creative Growth Grant, Barings, the Arts & Science Council Venue Grant, and Independent Picture House, with community partnerships from Charlotte Film Society, Charlotte Is Creative, CLT Asian Eats, CLTure, Civility Localized, Fifth Third Bank, MAYA Studios, Mint Hill Marketing, NAMI Charlotte, Rebrand Media Agency, Saathee Magazine, Social Media Club Charlotte, and Tarang.

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Charlotte Asian Film Festival
Saturday, August 29, 2026
10:00 am–8:00 pm
Independent Picture House
4237 Raleigh Street
Charlotte, NC 28213
charlotteasianfilmfestival.org

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