Celebrating its 22nd edition in 2023, the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) is North America’s leading festival of Asian cinema. It was called “the best film festival in New York” by The Village Voice and “arguably the world’s best-curated program of new and classic Asian cinema” by IndieWire.
In his latest role, Korean actor Ryu Seung-ryong graces the big screen in the family-and-friends dramedy of errors, Perhaps Love. Ryu, who starred in such blockbusters as Extreme Job (2019) and Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013) appears loveable and relatable in his performance as Kim Hyun, a novelist juggling
Written by: Alexandra Bentzien What draws audiences to Tom Teng’s second feature film is the same curiosity which drew the director to Yukio Mishima’s Life for Sale. Teng first discovered the 1968 Japanese classic after its intriguing title caught his eye in a bookstore. He immediately began turning
Written by: Alexandra Bentzien Perhaps South Korean director Yeom Ji-ho’s Next Door can be best described as a Hangover-inspired murder mystery unfolding Memento-style through the eyes of a protagonist with an inclination to freestyle. Oh Dong-min stars as Chan-woo, a young man who’s been trying – and failing – to
Written by: Alexandra Bentzien Through conversing with several directors on their filmmaking processes and narrative concerns, one theme seems to unite each individual vision showcased at this year’s NYAFF. Even as subject matters might exist worlds apart, whether focusing on a sports stacker setting records amidst the fracture of
Written by: Alexandra Bentzien “Chilli Laugh Story” emerged as a stand-out crowd pleaser during yesterday night’s North American premiere screening at the New York Asian Film Festival. As fans of the film and its popular cast crowded the theater lobby to snag a good seat and special giveaway posters,
Thai director Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit opened the 20th New York Asian Film Festival with his latest film, Fast and Feel Love, a story threading elements of action, comedy, and romance as it follows the relationship of Kao (Nat Kitcharit), an aspiring pro-sports stacker who’s struck by the practical demands of
With wheels whizzing, fists flying, suits swirling and lights blinking to a bass beat and screamed spurts – of comic fear, or determination – Korean director Kwon Soo-kyung demonstrates a virtuosic ability for choreographing a seamless action sequence in his latest film, Stellar: A Magical Ride. It’s a story whose structure
At first sight, it’s a film that feels the need for speed. Kao (Nat Kitcharit) is an aspiring cup stacker who’s had a tunnel vision dream since he was in high school: to break a world record, go pro, get sponsored, and move to America. Inspired by John
Written By: Alexandra Bentzien Lights, laughter, happy tears and celebratory cheers: last night marked the opening of the annual New York Asian Film Festival, now coming of age in its twentieth year. For the past two decades NYAFF has engaged audiences through thoughtful programming spotlighting films across Asia, offering an
NYAFF remains fully committed to increasing exposure of Asian representation on screen and providing opportunities for audiences of all communities to experience the diversity and brilliance of Asian and Asian American cinema.
The New York Asian Film Festival is pleased to present a deliciously chilling aperitif to cap off our successful 20th edition. Starting immediately after NYAFF’s main course, we will serve up a ten-day virtual series of tasty Taiwanese horror films to celebrate the island nation's traditional Ghost
