News & Upcoming Events

Reel Asian Pitch! Finalists
Playback Magazine announces the Reel Asian Pitch! finalists taking the stage at #ReelAsian30’s closing night competing for a prize package.

Drag Brunch with Queens of Dim Sum
Join us on #ReelAsian30’s festival closing day, Sat, Nov 21 at 12PM for Queens of Dim Sum’s drag brunch in support of Reel Asian.

Industry Bootcamp 2026
Industry Bootcamp is back on Sun, Oct 25! Join free info sessions with film industry professionals from NABET 700-M UNIFOR, ACTRA Toronto, Charles Street Video, and SAMANSA.

Shorts Programmes
35+ short films curated into seven short programmes, each with a special theme.

Reel Ideas: Building the Image: A Career In Cinematography

Hear from this all-cinematographer conversation exploring the paths that led them to television and film, and how they continue to build their craft and sustain themselves.

RA: X
A retrospective celebrating the breadth of work in immersive media and an opening for playful explorations in extended reality (XR)

RARARA
The Reel Asian Digital Community Archive is now live and available for anyone interested in looking at our 30-year-old festival through its traces.

Anniversary Screening: STRAWBERRY FIELDS
Directed by renowned American filmmaker Rea Tajiri and co-written by award-winning Canadian author Kerri Sakamoto, Strawberry Fields is a daring dive into the traumas of the Sansei generation.

Wee Asian
Relaxed screenings, crafty activities, and plenty of fun for all ages.

Submit a Personal Ad
We’re giving missed connections a second chance. Submit a 4-5 personal ad for who you want to meet. Your next connection is at Reel Asian.

ReelAsianships
From romantic to platonic, professional to totally unexpected — we’re looking for stories of lasting connections that began at Reel Asian. Fill out the form and tell us your story.

Impact Over the Years

30

Years of history

10K+

Annual attendees

1.2K

Students, teachers, and families served annually

$22K

Distributed in awards in 2025