The Center for Asian American Media unveiled the lineup of nearly 40 films for CAAMFest 2025, taking place May 8-11 in San Francisco.
Film Festivals
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World Premiere of Jess Dang’s ‘Surrender’ to Open 41st LA Asian Pacific Film Festival Lineup
Surrender, written and directed by Jess Dang (courtesy LAAPFF) The 41st Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) taking place from May 1 to May 7, 2025 will open with the world premiere of Surrender, Jess Dang’s feature directorial debut, starring Andrea Bang and Keiko Agena. Also screening on opening night May 1 is the world premiere of the short documentary, Māhū: A Trans-Pacific Love Story. Directed by Lisette Marie Flanary, the film explores the Native Hawaiian concept of gender fluidity as it follows an innovative theater production by Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakāne.
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Snapshot – Adam Jack’s Indie Thriller Film ‘Jackknife’ Sets Release Date, Rock Climber Beth Rodden to Headline NZ Mountain Film Festival
Adam Jack’s Award Winning Indie Thriller Film ‘Jackknife’ Set for Release on April 29 | Trailer
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Snapshot – ‘Mogwai: If The Stars Had A Sound’ Documentary Gets UK Release, Constance Tsang Among Directors Selected for La Résidence du Festival de Cannes
Luca Guadagnino’s Italian Romantic Drama I Am Love Starring Tilda Swinton to Re-release in UK | Trailer
Luca Guadagnino’s Italian romantic drama I Am Love (Io sono l’amore) starring Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton (The End, Suspiria, We Need To Talk About Kevin) will be re-released on digital in the UK from 14th April, 2025 via Vertigo Releasing.
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21st Bosnian-Herzegovinian Film Festival in New York City Announces Lineup of 12 Films in Competition
When Santa Was a Communist by Emir Kapetanovic The 21st edition of Bosnian-Herzegovinian Film Festival (BHFF) in New York City, taking place from Wednesday, April 23rd through Saturday, April 26th at the SVA Theatre in New York City, will feature a lineup of twelve films in the official competition program.
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Snapshot – International Film Festival Rotterdam, Palm Springs Film Festival + Film Awards Announce 2026 Dates
German Heist Comedy ‘Two To One’ Starring Sandra Hüller Opens in UK Cinemas in May | Trailer
Two To One (Zwei Zu Eins) directed by Natja Brunckhorst (courtesy Tull Stories)
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‘Friendship’ Starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd to Open 22nd Calgary Underground Film Festival Program Lineup
Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd in Friendship (Spencer Pazer / A24) The 22nd Calgary Underground Film Festival taking place from April 17-27, 2025 at Globe Cinema unveiled a lineup of 41 feature films, 45 shorts, and host 8 special events over 11 days.
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Sundance Film Festival is Moving to Boulder, Colorado
Sundance Institute has selected Boulder, Colorado, as the Sundance Film Festival’s new home beginning in 2027.
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Snapshot – 78th Locarno Film Festival Unveils Poster, Chef Charlie Trotter Docu Sets UK Release Date, Billy Joel Docu to Debut in Summer
‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’ Documentary to Debut on HBO in Summer
Billy Joel ( Wirestock Creators | dp)
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Max Walker-Silverman’s ‘Rebuilding’ Headlines 68th San Francisco International Film Festival Lineup of Over 150 Films
Josh O’Connor and Lily LaTorre in Rebuilding by Max Walker-Silverman, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. (Jesse Hope) The 68th San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM Festival), taking place April 17-27, unveiled the lineup of over 150 films from more than 50 countries.
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Snapshot – First Official Look at ‘The Legend of Ochi’, Mikey Madison’s First Film ‘Liza, Liza Skies Are Grey’ Re-Released
See First Official Look at ‘The Legend of Ochi’ Starring Emily Watson, and Willem Dafoe
Helena Zengel, Baby Ochi BTS in The Legend of Ochi (Courtesy of A24.)
