Montreal Asian Film Festival

Montreal Asian Film Festival Montréal-based, artist-driven media arts organization amplifying Asian voices since 1995.
13th MAiFF 2026: May 8 - June 13 ✨ The 2nd edition will be in 2015.

Arts East-West is an international non-profit artist-driven organisation based in Montreal, QC, Canada. The Korean Film Festival Canada (KFFC) is one of the core projects under the motto “Where East meets West” since its inception in 1996. KFFC empowers Asian and Asian diasporic arts through film screenings, art exhibitions, seminars, workshops, and publications. We advocate for creative projects

through artistic and cultural exchanges, particularly between Korea and Canada, while encouraging the next generation of storytellers in Asian communities across Canada and beyond.

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The 9th edition of the Korean Film Festival Canada will be at the historic Museum from May 26-28, 2022. Many activities will be held in addition to a film event at Casa D'Italia, located north of Montreal, in partnerships with .

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The 8th edition of the Korean Film Festival Canada will be co-organized with the Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Montreal and take place from September 30 to October 30, 2021. Partners: CETASE (Centre d'études asiatiques à l'Université de Montréal, Histoire de l'art et des études cinématographiques à l'UdeM...
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The 1st edition of Korean Film Festival Canada (KFF) was held from June 5-July 10 2013. AmérAsia: Montreal Asian Diaspora Festival; the 4th edition took place, Oct. 30-Nov. 2, 2014

Overarching these three institutions is our company's focus: to exhibit, discover, develop and bridge Asian and Canadian arts between the East and the West while highlighting Asian diaspora artists and their works. Ciné-Asie was formerly founded by Mi-Jeong Lee, artist and researcher on Asian culture and arts in 1996, and transformed as Arts East-West in 2021. The 7th Edition of the Korean Film Festival Canada (KFFCanada) will take place online from October 29 to November 2, 2020. This year’s theme is "Narrative Beyond Borders: Women Directors of Korean New Wave Cinema." This rich theme will be further examined next year, in Part Two of this series. To further explore the festival’s theme, a conference will be organized.

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The 1st edition of Korean Film Festival (KFF) The 1st edition of Korean Film Festival Canada (KFF) held from June 5-July 10 2013. Organized by Cine-Asie (now Ciné-Asie is transformed as Ciné-Asie Arts). VENUES in 2013:
Montreal (July 6-10) at Cineplex Odeon Forum (AMC) and Montreal Botanical Garden
Ottawa (June 26-­29) at Canadian Film Institute Auditorium
Regina, Calgary and Edmonton (June 5­-13)

The Korean Film Festival Canada was finally founded as an independent organization by Mi-Jeong Lee, artist and researcher on Korean arts and culture, in 2013. Before this emergence, the Korean visual, performance and media arts events were organized under the umbrella of Ciné-Asie since 1996.

Introducing our distinguished jury members for the 13th MAiFF 2026! We are honoured to welcome a diverse range of filmma...
06/05/2026

Introducing our distinguished jury members for the 13th MAiFF 2026! We are honoured to welcome a diverse range of filmmakers and media arts professionals in our jury this year.

Yiou Wang
William Ging Wee Dere
Park Ri-Woong
Sarah-Maude Lemieux

Our 4 jury members will officially select the films for our DANCHEONG Competition and the Jury's Choice Silk Thread Awards. Bringing together bold cinematic voices from across the Asian diaspora and beyond, this selection highlights powerful storytelling, diverse perspectives, and visionary filmmaking from around the world.

DANCHEONG COMPETITION
• In The Sea of Strange Thoughts — CHOI Jeongdan
• Loney & Havender — Claudia Tuyết Scheffel
• JET LAG IN SUMMER — Yan Kunao
• Dad vs Bees — David Quach
• Broken Dawn — PARK Hae-Oh

JURY’S CHOICE — SILK THREADS AWARD
• The Final Semester — LEE Ran-Hee
• There Are No Words — Min Sook Lee
• Landscapes of Home — Alice Shin
• In the Blood — Nungshimeren Longkumer
• The Golden Village — Karen Cho
• Only for a Day — Kyungbin Park

MAiFF celebrates these remarkable filmmakers and looks forward to sharing their works with audiences during our 2026 festival edition. We thank our jury members for their time.

The Final Semester (2025) | 9 juinRéalisé par LEE Ran-HeePremière canadienneChang-woo, dix-neuf ans, passe son dernier s...
06/04/2026

The Final Semester (2025) | 9 juin
Réalisé par LEE Ran-Hee

Première canadienne

Chang-woo, dix-neuf ans, passe son dernier semestre scolaire non pas en classe, mais à l'usine, comme stagiaire. Malgré le regard froid de son superviseur, il découvre la joie du travail et la camaraderie qui règne avec ses collègues, goûtant à l'excitation et à l'appréhension du monde professionnel – ses joies et ses peines. Le film retrace ces premiers pas palpitants que chacun d'entre nous a faits : ce dernier semestre que nous partageons tous, ces débuts incertains empreints de courage et d'espoir.

Consultez le site artseastwest.ca pour plus d'information!
Billets : https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-final-semester-2025-13th-maiff-tickets-1989110804963

We need your support - help us fundraise to sustain Asian-Canadian culture in Montreal, and continue to grow the Montrea...
06/03/2026

We need your support - help us fundraise to sustain Asian-Canadian culture in Montreal, and continue to grow the Montreal Asian International Film Festival.

Support us: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/support-asian-arts-in-montreal

This year, like many other arts organisations, Arts East-West is facing a major funding shortfall. Despite the hurdles, we're continuing to make an impact through the first edition of MAiFF. Our goal is simple but profound: bringing Asian-Canadian voices to local, national, and global stages without boundaries.

And to achieve this, we ask for your support.

Every cent goes directly to supporting artists and the local community.

If you feel like what we've built has value, then please consider donating to our fundraiser.

Visit our website at artseastwest.ca and stay tuned to our newsletter and social media for more updates - and thank you in advance for your support.

💫 MAiFF x Goethe-Institut: Family-Friendly Fun + Exciting Art Installation! 💫ENG: What if an art installation doubled as...
06/03/2026

💫 MAiFF x Goethe-Institut: Family-Friendly Fun + Exciting Art Installation! 💫

ENG: What if an art installation doubled as a safe space for children to play? This year, Artistic Director Mi-Jeong Lee designed a special art installation inspired by the Korean myth of Ung-nyeo's Cave. This interactive installation is both a fun tent for kids, and a special art piece drawing on a centuries-old tale.

Alongside the kids zone, we are also presenting a seedling path installation consisting of various edible herbs and plants. Each seedling resembles one of our cherished team members. Come see for yourself how far they’ve grown since a mere two weeks ago.

If you want to experience these installations for yourself, and you didn’t have the chance to bring your kid to our Opening Ceremony, it will be on display at Goethe-Institut from June 12-14 for free! Stop by for some family-friendly activities. If you’re interested in further events, go to the link in our bio for our special discounted festival pass in collaboration with Goethe-Institut!

FR: Et si une installation artistique servait aussi d'espace de jeu sécurisé pour les enfants ? Cette année, Mi-Jeong Lee a conçu une installation artistique spéciale inspirée du mythe coréen de la grotte d'Ung-nyeo. Cette installation interactive est à la fois une tente ludique pour les enfants et une œuvre d'art unique puisant son inspiration dans un conte séculaire.

À côté de l'espace enfants, nous présentons également une installation de semis composée de diverses herbes et plantes comestibles. Chaque semis représente un membre de notre équipe. Venez constater par vous-même leur croissance en seulement deux semaines !

Si vous souhaitez découvrir ces installations et que vous n'avez pas pu emmener votre enfant à la cérémonie d'ouverture, elles seront exposées gratuitement au Goethe-Institut du 12 au 14 juin ! Pour plus d'informations sur les événements à venir, cliquez sur le lien dans notre bio pour obtenir notre pass festival à tarif réduit en partenariat avec le Goethe-Institut !

ENG: As the 13th edition of the Montreal Asian International Film Festival continues, we want to take a moment to thank ...
05/27/2026

ENG: As the 13th edition of the Montreal Asian International Film Festival continues, we want to take a moment to thank all of the incredible media outlets, journalists, radio hosts, writers, and community platforms who have highlighted MAiFF throughout this festival season.
From interviews and festival spotlights to community conversations celebrating Asian cinema and cultural exchange, your support has helped bring our filmmakers, artists, and stories to audiences across Montreal and beyond. We are deeply grateful for every article, broadcast, and feature shared this month.
Here are some of the press highlights from May 2026:
• The Montrealer�https://themontrealeronline.com/2026/05/montreal-asian-international-film-festival-maiff/
• Radio Canada International – Chinese Section (Simplified) — Yan Liang�https://ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/zh-hans/%E6%96%B0%E9%97%BB/2251785/%E8%92%99%E5%9F%8E%E4%BA%9A%E6%B4%B2%E5%9B%BD%E9%99%85%E7%94%B5%E5%BD%B1%E8%8A%82-maiff-%E6%97%A0%E7%95%8C
• Radio Canada International – Chinese Section (Traditional) — Yan Liang�https://ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/zh-hant/%E6%96%B0%E9%97%BB/2251785/%E8%92%99%E5%9F%8E%E4%BA%9A%E6%B4%B2%E5%9B%BD%E9%99%85%E7%94%B5%E5%BD%B1%E8%8A%82-maiff-%E6%97%A0%E7%95%8C
• The Lena Ghio Paradox — Lena Ghio�https://thelenaghioparadox.blogspot.com/2026/05/13th-montreal-asian-international-film.html
• The Main — J.P. Karwacki & AnnaClare Sung�https://www.themain.com/articles/best-things-to-do-in-montreal-this-weekend
• The Suburban — Anthony Boneparte�https://www.thesuburban.com/arts_and_entertainment/arts/a-new-platform-for-asian-and-asian-canadian-cinema/article_bae80922-2fde-4ac5-b0f9-9a19d1133157.html
• The Main — J.P. Karwacki�https://www.themain.com/articles/montreal-bulletin-issue-181
• PBS – Gen’s Delights — Genevieve Roy�https://mountainlake.org/the-gat-of-wisdom-canadian-scholars-shine-at-montreals-quiz-on-korea-the-13th-edition-of-maiff/
• CBC – All in a Weekend — Sonali Karnick�https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-78-all-in-a-weekend/clip/16215190-montreal-asian-international-film-festival-underway
• Asian Movie Pulse — Tobiasz Dunin�https://asianmoviepulse.com/2026/05/screenings-panels-workshops-more-during-asian-heritage-month-13th-montreal-asian-international-film-festival-runs-until-june-13/
• Global News Morning Montreal�https://globalnews.ca/video/11862827/community-shout-out-13th-montreal-asian-international-film-festival
• CJLO – At the Movies — Remi Caron�https://rss.com/podcasts/at-the-movies-with-iconic-sounds/2858719/
Thank you for continuing to support independent Asian cinema, cultural dialogue, and the growing MAiFF community.

FR:Alors que la 13e édition du Festival International du Film Asiatique de Montréal se poursuit, nous souhaitons prendre un moment pour remercier tous les médias, journalistes, animateurs radio, rédacteurs et plateformes communautaires qui ont mis le MAiFF en lumière tout au long de cette saison du festival.
Des entrevues aux articles spéciaux, en passant par les conversations communautaires célébrant le cinéma asiatique et les échanges culturels, votre soutien a permis de faire rayonner nos cinéastes, artistes et histoires auprès du public montréalais et au-delà. Nous sommes profondément reconnaissants pour chaque article, diffusion et reportage partagé ce mois-ci.
Parmi les faits saillants médiatiques de mai 2026 :
• Montreal Asian International Film Festival (MAiFF) — The Montrealer�• MAiFF 无界 — Radio Canada International Chinese Section (Simplified) — Yan Liang�• MAiFF 無界 — Radio Canada International Chinese Section (Traditional) — Yan Liang�• 13th Montreal Asian International Film Festival — The Lena Ghio Paradox — Lena Ghio�• Best Things To Do in Montreal This Weekend — The Main — J.P. Karwacki & AnnaClare Sung�• A New Platform for Asian and Asian-Canadian Cinema — The Suburban — Anthony Boneparte�• Montreal Bulletin Issue #181 — The Main — J.P. Karwacki�• The Gate of Wisdom: Canadian Scholars Shine at Montreal’s Quiz on Korea & the 13th Edition of MAiFF — PBS / Gen’s Delights — Genevieve Roy�• Montreal Asian International Film Festival Underway — CBC All in a Weekend — Sonali Karnick�• Screenings, Panels, Workshops & More During Asian Heritage Month: 13th Montreal Asian International Film Festival Runs Until June 13 — Asian Movie Pulse — Tobiasz Dunin�• Community Shout-Out: 13th Montreal Asian International Film Festival — Global News Morning Montreal�• At the Movies — CJLO — Remi Caron
Merci de continuer à soutenir le cinéma asiatique indépendant, le dialogue culturel et la communauté grandissante du MAiFF.

05/26/2026

The 13th Montreal Asian International Film Festival continues with screenings at Cinéma du Parc, Cinéma Moderne, Goethe-Institut Montreal, and more.
🎬 Upcoming Highlights:
• Wong Kar-wai's DAYS OF BEING WILD (1990), on 30 May, Cinema du Parc, 5:00 PM.
• Iwai Shunji's LOVE LETTER (1995), on June 8, Cinema Moderne, 6:00 PM.
• Xiaodan He's MONTREAL, MA BELLE (2025) on June 12, Cinema Moderne, 6:00 PM.
• CLOSING FILM: Choi Jeongdan's IN THE SEA OF STRANGE THOUGHTS (2025), on June 13, Cinema Moderne, 6:00 PM.
For tickets and more details, see artseastwest.ca.
See you soon!

TRAILER CREDITS: ARTS EAST-WEST
Editing & Creation:
Samantha Chan, Intern, 2025-2026

Coordination: Arismita Ghosh
Supervision: Mi-Jeong Lee, Artistic Director

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