ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
We are celebrating 16 years as the premiere Asian American film festival in Oregon! We proudly present the rich diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander stories. Our goal is for increased API representation in film--not limited to specifically API stories, but any good story that features Asian American/Pacific Islanders in front of and/or behind the camera in wide-ranging roles. For 16 years we've been centering the Asian American narrative, seeking to represent the fullness of America.
With the uncertainty of COVID-19 restrictions in the Spring, we are planning a VIRTUAL festival for 2021. We will continue to provide a platform for Asian American filmmakers and stories, and raise the voices of marginalized communities.
DISCOVER ASIAN AMERICAN INDIE!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT DISORIENT:
Thank you for making this experience such a pleasant and enriching one. I have heard that not all festivals are run this smoothly or with as much care, so I applaud you for doing such a stellar job. -Kayla Sotomil, DisOrient 2020
Hats off to DisOrient for creating the best festival experience ever! Top marks for communication, organization, hospitality, warmth, professionalism, enthusiasm, audience diversity, venue quality and caliber of featured works. Lawrence Chau, DisOrient 2019
MISSION & OBJECTIVE
DisOrient is an Asian American Film Festival that celebrates indie films with authentic Asian Pacific American voices, histories and stories. We promote representation, diversity and inclusion to broaden the narrative of who is American and to strengthen and build community. We highlight social justice themes that translate to universal human experiences.
AWARDS ARE GIVEN FOR:
• Best Feature Narrative
• Best Feature Documentary
• Best Short Narrative
• Best Short Documentary
• Audience Award
• Jason D. Mak Award for Social Justice