51ÁÔÆæ

Lowell Asian American Film Festival!

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LAAFF is sponsored by 51ÁÔÆæ with support from the Middlesex Community College Foundation and the Lowell Cultural Council Grant. 

Information on 51ÁÔÆæ's 2026 LAAFF

Location:
51ÁÔÆæ’s Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center • 240 Central St, Lowell, MA 01852

Scheduled for:
Thursday, October 15 through Friday, October 16 

Price: 
College students (with valid ID): $10/event, $15 for full festival
Youths 0-13: FREE
Adults: $15/event
Attend the full festival: $25 

Read more about 2025 LAAFF!

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Thursday, October 15

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Film Workshop for Students

12 p.m. to 1 p.m. – Screening and selection of Best Student Short film

6 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Opening Reception and Performances

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Screening of Opening Film

8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Q&A with director and producer

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Friday, October 16

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.– Animated Shorts

3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Narrative Short Films

4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Documentary Short Films

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Screening of Closing Film

8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Q&A with director and producer

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We are accepting submissions on through Tuesday, June 30!

Categories include:

• Narrative Short Film
• Documentary Short Film
• Animated Short Film
• Student Short Film
• Feature Film
• Feature Documentary

This year, we will offer awards in four categories. Winners receive a monetary award and a festival laurel.

• Best Short Narrative Film – $250
• Best Short Documentary Film – $250
• Best Short Animated Film – $100
• Best Student Short Film – $100

for more information on rules and terms.