We are dedicated to screening the best independent films made by Asian filmmakers to broad audiences across Australasia. Asian Food and Film (AFF) places high quality independent films in front of fans and curators of Asian cuisine and creative content.

Not only does our festival’s business model draw in crowds by tempting audiences' taste buds, it is serious about raising awareness about Asian content by nurturing content creators from under-represented groups such as Asian minorities in western communities.

Judged by award winning actors, directors, writers and producers, this festival aims to become known for its quality curation of Asian content, and its ability to elevate the status of raw and undiscovered talent to transnational audiences.

Awards & Prizes

Grand Prize - $2000
Best Short film - $500

Best Actor (any gender, no gender, or non-binary) - $500
Best Supporting Actor (any gender, no gender, or non-binary) - $500

Rules & Terms

Films must be directed, written or produced by at least one person of Asian heritage, with a cast of at least one actor (any gender, no gender, or non-binary) of Asian heritage, in a lead role, and one actor (any gender, no gender, or non-binary) of Asian heritage, in a supporting role.

Films must not have been completed or released earlier than 6 months prior to the opening date.