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2017 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

Events

Check out our enticing line-up of post-screening parties, networking opportunities and receptions we have planned for our Festival attendees. Hope to see you there!


  1. Bronzeville, Little Tokyo

    Special Presentation, Transmedia, Events
    FREE PROGRAM. With the support of the California Arts Council, "Bronzeville, Little Tokyo” sheds light on an overlooked moment in history when Japanese and Japanese-Americans were displaced and African-Americans moved into Little Tokyo. To honor this period, there will be a special two-day program featuring an interactive media installation, a 360° virtual reality presentation, and a live Jazz performance on Historic First Street North.
    Bronzeville, Little Tokyo

    Historic Nishi Building
    April 29, 2017 3:00 pm FREE

    Bronzeville, Little Tokyo

    Historic Nishi Building
    April 30, 2017 3:00 pm FREE

    Bronzeville, Little Tokyo

    Union Center for the Arts Courtyard
    April 30, 2017 6:00 pm FREE


  2. Kick-Off Party

    Events / Party / 180 mins
    Join us as we kick off the 33rd edition of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival! Celebrate with some good food, music, and people.

  3. Opening Night Gala

    Events / Party / 120 mins
    Join us for the Opening Night Gala on Thursday April 27th from 9:30-11:30 PM after the screening of BETTER LUCK TOMORROW. FREE for badge holders and Opening Night film ticket holders.

    Preceded by: Better Luck Tomorrow

    Preceded By:
    BETTER LUCK TOMORROW

    The Egyptian Theatre
    April 27, 2017 7:00 pm


  4. Festival Pub Hub

    Events / Happy Hour
    From April 28 to May 3rd, get Happy Hour specials at Far Bar in Little Tokyo from 4-7pm.

  5. VISIONARIES FRIDAY presented by HBO

    Events
    Invited Guests Only. FRI APR 28 @ 8-10:30 PM. Señor Fish (155 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

  6. FESTIVAL ARTIST + INDUSTRY BRUNCH presented by COMCAST NBC UNIVERSAL

    Events
    Invited filmmakers and guests only. SAT APR 29 @ 10:30 AM-12 PM. Inahara Gallery Foyer @ JANM (100 N. Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

  7. Flash Point 2017 Reception

    Events
    Registered guests only. SAT APR 29 @ 6-7:30 PM. Weingart Foyer and Hirasaki Garden @ JANM (100 N. Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

  8. LT VIBES x LAAPFF

    Events / Party
    Join us for this afterparty in partnership with Little Tokyo Vibes after the screening of our Centerpiece film GOOK on Saturday, April 29 @10 PM - 2 AM. Event is open to all Festival guests. Seoul Sausage (236 S. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

  9. A-DOC Reception

    Events
    Invited Guests Only. SUN APR 30 @ 11 AM-1 PM. VIDA Building (249 S. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

  10. Digital Histories Reception

    Events
    Invited filmmakers and guests only. SUN APR 30 @ 12:30-1:30 PM. Far Bar (347 E. First Street Los Angeles, CA 90012)

  11. Flashpoint Artist Talk Reception

    Events
    FREE to the Public. SUN APR 30 @ 2-3 PM. VIDA Building (249 S. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

  12. C3 CONFERENCE RECEPTION presented by SAGindie

    Events
    FREE to C3 Conference attendees. SUN APR 30 @ 5-6 PM. Union Center for the Arts Courtyard (120 Judge John Aiso Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

  13. Festival Awards Ceremony

    Events
    Invited filmmakers and guests only. THU MAY 4 @ 5-6:30 PM. Directors Guild of America Atrium (7920 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046)

  14. Closing Night Gala

    Events / Party
    Join us at the Directors Guild of America on Thursday, May 4th from 9:30-11 PM to close out LAAPFF after the screening of Columbus. FREE for badge holders and Closing Night film ticket holders.

    Preceded by: Columbus

    Preceded By:
    COLUMBUS

    Directors Guild of America
    May 4, 2017 7:00 pm