News & Upcoming Events

Opening Night: BA’S BOOK
Ashley Duong and her reluctant father venture to Vietnam to meet with family to re-enact and challenge scenes from his memoir, revealing past joys and scars while giving voice to those he left behind.

Centrepiece Gala Presentation: SUNBURN
Joining the (recent) tradition of shining a light on underseen pockets of Toronto, Serville Poblete’s SUNBURN is a reverent ode to his vibrant neighbourhood and a breezy tribute to those days you wish would never end, tinged with the wistful knowledge that they always will.

Features
From captivating narratives to thought-provoking documentaries to special 30th anniversary screenings, explore fresh perspectives in this year’s feature film selection.

Shorts Programmes
35+ short films curated into seven short programmes, each with a special theme.

Reel Ideas: Building the Image: A Career In Cinematography

Hear from this all-cinematographer conversation exploring the paths that led them to television and film, and how they continue to build their craft and sustain themselves.

RA: X
A retrospective celebrating the breadth of work in immersive media and an opening for playful explorations in extended reality (XR)

RARARA
The Reel Asian Digital Community Archive is now live and available for anyone interested in looking at our 30-year-old festival through its traces.

Unsung Voices 15
Six emerging filmmakers’ short film summer project premiering in the 15th edition of the Unsung Voices program.

Wee Asian
Relaxed screenings, crafty activities, and plenty of fun for all ages.

Submit a Personal Ad
We’re giving missed connections a second chance. Submit a 4-5 personal ad for who you want to meet. Your next connection is at Reel Asian.

ReelAsianships
From romantic to platonic, professional to totally unexpected — we’re looking for stories of lasting connections that began at Reel Asian. Fill out the form and tell us your story.

Impact Over the Years

30

Years of history

10K+

Annual attendees

1.2K

Students, teachers, and families served annually

$22K

Distributed in awards in 2025