major · North America

CAAMFest (Center for Asian American Media Festival)

San Francisco, USA · FilmFreeway

No premiere requirement Shorts & Features NarrativeDocumentaryAnimationExperimentalDrama

The largest Asian American media festival in the US. Formerly known as the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (est. 1982). Screens 130+ films and presents music, food, and digital media events. Part of the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), which also funds Asian American filmmaking through its grants program.

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Deadlines & Fees

earlybird deadline · passed

Mon, September 15, 2025

Shorts 18 / Features 30 USD

regular deadline · passed

Sat, November 1, 2025

Shorts 30 / Features 50 USD

late deadline · passed

Mon, January 5, 2026

Shorts 36 / Features 65 USD

The Facts

Festival dates

Thu, May 14, 2026 – Sun, May 24, 2026

Notification

Expected by Sun, March 1, 2026

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