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2018 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. Opening Night Party presented by TIGER BEER

    Events / Party / 120 mins
    Join us for the Opening Night Party on Thursday May 3rd from 9:30 - 11:30 pm after the screening of SEARCHING. FREE for badge holders and Opening Night film ticket holders.

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    OPENING NIGHT: SEARCHING

    Directors Guild of America - Theatre 1
    Thursday | May 3, 2018 7:00 pm

  2. Festival Filmmaker Welcome Brunch presented by DGA

    Events / 90 mins
    Invited filmmakers and guests only. Friday, May 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am. Directors Guild of America (7920 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046)

  3. Visionaries Friday presented by HBO

    Events / 180 mins
    Invited guests only. Friday, May 4 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Directors Guild of America (7920 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046)

  4. Festival Pub Hub @ Far Bar

    Events
    Show your badge or day-of ticket from Saturday, May 5th to Thursday, May 10th, and get food and drink specials at Far Bar in Little Tokyo. Far Bar (347 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

  5. #AsAmCreatorRollCall Mixer hosted by the Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience Committee

    C3 Conference, Events / 120 mins
    Cap off the C3 Conference by celebrating our creators. Registered guests only. Saturday May 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Opodz (362 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

  6. A-Doc Reception

    Events
    Open to all A-Doc members. Check-in required at the door. Refreshments provided while they last. Saturday, May 5 @ 9:00 pm. Señor Fish (155 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

  7. LT VIBES x LAAPFF vol. 2018

    Events / Party
    Join us for this afterparty in partnership with Little Tokyo Vibes after the screenings of our Centerpiece films IN THE LIFE OF MUSIC and FICTION & OTHER REALITIES on Saturday, May 5 @10 PM - 2 AM. Kasih (200 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012) Free event!

  8. Digital Histories Reception

    Events / 60 mins
    Invited filmmakers and guests only. Sunday, May 6 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Far Bar (347 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

  9. Lunchtime Layover presented by PHILIPPINE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

    Events / 120 mins
    Invited filmmakers and guests only. Sunday, May 6 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Wolf & Crane Bar (366 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

  10. cineMERIENDA

    Events / 120 mins
    Sundays with LAAPFF just got tastier with cineMERIENDA. There’s no better way to digest a movie than with snacks in your belly. Dish about the afternoon films while eating local dishes - pinoy style!

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    cineMERIENDA

    James Irvine Japanese Garden @ JACCC
    Sunday | May 6, 2018 6:00 pm

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    Aratani Theatre
    Sunday | May 6, 2018 4:00 pm

  11. indie Wednesday presented by SAGindie

    Events / 120 mins
    Open to all Festival guests. Wednesday, May 9 @ 10:00 pm - Midnight. 18 Social Lounge @ Hotel Indigo (899 Francisco St, Los Angeles, CA 90017)

  12. Festival Awards Ceremony

    Events / 90 mins
    Invited filmmakers and guests only. Thursday, May 10 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm. Japanese American National Museum (100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

  13. Closing Night Party presented by TIGER BEER

    Events / Party / 120 mins
    Join us for the Closing Night Party on Thursday May 10th from 9:30 - 11:30 pm after the screening of MATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A. FREE for badge holders and Closing Night film ticket holders.

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    Aratani Theatre
    Thursday | May 10, 2018 7:00 pm

  14. Past//Forward Gala: Coming Home

    Events
    Visual Communications turns 50 in 2020! On Saturday, May 12, 2018, we will host a gala with the theme "Coming Home" as part of PAST//FORWARD, a series of fundraisers to provide ongoing support for VC. Round out the 2018 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival with us as we recognize and honor those who have and continue to shift the narrative.
    Past//Forward Gala: Coming Home

    USC Town & Gown Ballroom
    Saturday | May 12, 2018 6:00 pm Buy Tickets