“Ainu: Indigenous People of Japan” A film by Naomi Mizoguchi. Free Screening with Q&A and reception! Tuesday, June 30th at 6pm JAA-NY 49 W. 45th St. NYC, 5th floor. Co-sponsored by JAA NY, ZAJA NYC, and JACL-NY. Please join us for a special community screening of an award-winning film by Naomi Mizoguchi followed by a Q&A with the director (moderated by […]
North America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese film returns for its 19th year this summer at Japan Society! Join us for over 30 curated films from across Japan featuring major award-winners, indie darlings, up-and-coming filmmakers, restorations, documentaries, short films, anime and more. JAPAN CUTS Powered by Canon is a showcase of the latest in Japanese cinema, featuring […]
This year’s program features more than 50 filmmakers, ranging from acclaimed veterans to exciting new voices, who will be on hand for post-screening Q&As and special appearances, giving audiences an insider’s look into the stories behind their work. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, June 18 at 2pm, with an early access period for […]
Asia Society presents "Desire & Solitude: The Cinema of Isabel Sandoval", featuring Sandoval's latest film alongside two that inspired it and her three previous features. Lingua Franca Isabel Sandoval, Philippines/USA, 2026, 95 min. In English, Russian and Tagalog with English subtitles. Followed by a Q&A with Isabel Sandoval moderated by film critic Genevieve Yue. In […]
Asia Society presents "Desire & Solitude: The Cinema of Isabel Sandoval", featuring Sandoval's latest film alongside two that inspired it and her three previous features. Preceded by the short film Shangri-La (2021). Moonglow Isabel Sandoval, Philippines/Taiwan/Japan/USA, 2026, 107 min. In English and Tagalog with English subtitles. Followed by a Q&A with Isabel Sandoval moderated by film critic […]
Asia Society continues its ongoing monthly series titled Films to See Before You Die featuring classic films and underseen gems from across Asia and the Asian diaspora with extended introductions by Asia Society's Curator of Film. Om Shanti Om Farah Khan, India, 2007, 35mm, 162 min. In Hindi with English subtitles Introduced by Film Comment Editor Devika […]
Use discount code JACLAINU50 for a 50% discount For the first time ever, Japan Society is bringing over 25 Ainu performers, artisans, educators to New York City. This exciting series of events has been years in the planning and is a collaboration between Japan Society, the town of Biratori in Hokkaido, Japan. The events are co-programmed […]
Join Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) for July Town Hall at ICP, welcoming filmmakers, producers, and distributors to share their projects and resources with the AAPI creative community. This month’s featured presenters include Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal and Settanant Thanakitkoses, co-producers of The Last Breath of Sam Yan (2023); and Stacey Young, executive director of the Pacific Island Film […]
Join us at the SVA Theatre for an exciting lineup of films celebrating Bengali filmmakers and films chosen by our panel of judges. We are excited to bring you our 4th Annual Bengali Film Festival! This year, we are excited to feature: Aye, Bua DHET! Just Potential Nishirdaak Body of Our Own Portrait Color Pencil […]