Now in it鈥檚 21st edition, the features a variety of independent films that range from sci-fi thriller to comedy drama.
鈥淭here are many film festivals in Dallas but this has been one that everyone has oftentimes looked forward to,鈥� said John Wildman, the festival鈥檚 spokesperson.
Along with the programming, festival-goers will be treated to colorful events that include a red carpet, Q&A鈥檚 with filmmakers and a live Bollywood-style musical performance.
The festival鈥檚 new executive director Thomas Schubert and lead programmer Paul Theiss, along with a team of guest programmers hope to bring innovative in-person events for festival-goers to enjoy.
鈥淭hey take seriously the idea that they need to put on a show and they need to make it worth everyone's while,鈥� Wildman said.
Festival highlights include Tom Huang鈥檚 鈥溾�� 鈥� a comedy-drama about three adult siblings navigating life with an overbearing father who鈥檚 going through a bout of depression. The film has gotten a positive response on the national festival circuit.
Huang, the film鈥檚 writer and director, said the Asian Film Festival of Dallas brings flavor from filmmakers from both Asia and the U.S.
鈥淚t's almost like a way of traveling around the world where you get to see get different tastes of different cultures in an entertaining way,鈥� Huang said.
Other festival highlights:
Thursday night's opener, Wenxiong Xing鈥檚 鈥�,鈥� is an action comedy about an actor who finds himself in a dangerous mob conspiracy. Screening: Thursday, 7:30 p.m. at Texas Theatre.
鈥溾�� is a relationship comedy-drama about an Indian American couple whose pre-arranged first date by their parents becomes a never-ending experience as they鈥檙e forced to shelter in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. The screening will also include a live Bollywood-style performance. Screening: Sunday, 6:00 p.m. at Angelika Film Center.
鈥溾�� is a mermaid thriller about four women who summon a mermaid to deal with their problems but end up with frightening results. Wildman said the screening will also be attended by three 鈥渞eal鈥� mermaids including one of the stars, Leila Annastasia Scott. Screening: Sunday, 10:00 p.m. at Angelika Film Center.
In total, 16 feature films and 11 short films will be shown at both the Texas Theatre and the Angelika Film Center. The festival runs Thursday night through Sunday. Scheduling and tickets are on the festival's .
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