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News & Upcoming Events

Join us on Sat, July 18 at 2PM for an afternoon of performances by In The Mood Magazine’s community of writers in response to films from Reel Asian’s archives! Tickets are PWYC online and at the door.

Reelwork is back on Tues, July 21 from 5–8PM. Join us for an evening of co-working, community connection, and a specialty drink alongside fellow creatives. We’ll have a dedicated workspace, reliable Wi-Fi, and light snacks available!

Co-presented with Toronto Arab Film Festival, watch the screening of Hijra directed by Shahad Ameen on Sat, July 25 at 7PM. A sister vanishes partway through Hajj, sending a grandmother and granddaughter on a search across Saudi Arabia’s old pilgrimage routes, and into a family’s buried past.

Reel Asian is compiling a digital archive for our 30th year programming. Submit your festival memorabilia digitally or book a time with us to bring in physical objects to the office to photograph or digitize.

Add your trace to the festival’s collective memory and leave a growing presence for our next 30 years.

Submissions open until Mon, Aug 31

Announcing our refreshed permanent visual identity! Reel Asian has grown from a grassroots film festival into one of Canada’s leading year-round platforms for pan-Asian stories. The new identity reflects our continued evolution while remaining grounded in our enduring mission of championing Asian filmmakers and artists.

Reel Asian is celebrating 30 years this year, and we want to celebrate the relationships that started right here at the festival. 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.