Asian American Showcase | Siskel Film Center

The 28th Annual Asian American Showcase

May 16–22, 2025

Presented as an annual collaboration with the Foundation for Asian American Independent Media and now celebrating its 28th year, the Asian American Showcase (AAS) provides a platform for new work by established and emerging Asian American filmmakers. Synopses provided by AAS. Learn more at faaim.org.

Festival Films

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Director In Attendance

Tuesday, May 20, 6:00 p.m. | Recently divorced Lue (Wa Yang)… View Details

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Filmmakers In Attendance

CHOOSING OURSELVES: AAPI QUEER SHORTS

Tuesday, May 20, 8:30 p.m. | CHOOSING OURSELVES celebrates the… View Details

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Director In Attendance

Wednesday, May 21, 6:00 p.m. | Mile-high hair, synthesized… View Details

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Filmmakers In Attendance

ROADBLOCKS: AAPI SHORTS

Wednesday, May 21, 8:30 p.m. | Personal and political… View Details

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Director In Attendance

CLOSING NIGHT: THE WEDDING BANQUET

Thursday, May 22, 7:00 p.m. | With his visa about to expire,… View Details