Lowell Asian American Film FestivalMCC proudly presents the third annual Lowell Asian American Film Festival.

Sponsored by MCC with support from the Middlesex Community College Foundation and funded in part by the ARPA grant from the City of Lowell. Featuring Asian American-directed films from across the country for a weekend celebrating art, culture and diversity.

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

Scheduled for:
Friday, October 18 through Saturday, October 19 

Price: 
High school and college students (with valid ID): $5/event
Youths 0-13: FREE
Adults: $10/event
Attend the full festival: $20 

Buy tickets in advance or at the door.

Please email laaff@middlesex.edu for more details. 


Friday, October 18

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Film Workshop for Students

5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Opening Reception

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Screening of Opening Film "Home Court"

7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Q&A with director and producer


Saturday, October 19

11 a.m. to Noon Animated Shorts

Noon to 1 p.m. Student Shorts

1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Intermission

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Narrative Shorts

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Documentary Shorts

3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Award Ceremony & Reception

5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Screening of Closing Film "A Great Divide"

7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Zoom Q&A with director and producer


We accepted submissions on FilmFreeway over the summer!

Categories include:

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

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

  • Best Film – $250
  • Runner Up – $200
  • Best Animated Film – $100
  • Best Student Film – $100

Visit our site on FilmFreeway for more information on rules and terms.


Photos from our first ever film festival.

speaker for Lowell Asian American Film Festival on stage

women sitting on stage for a cultural dance

Last Modified: 10/3/24