🎉San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) 2026! 🎬🍿✨

About this event

🎉 San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) 2026! 🎬🍿✨**[Planning Hub]**

📅 When: Wednesday, November 4 – Sunday, November 15, 2026 (Full Festival Range!)

📍 Where: Multiple Venues Across SD (UltraStar Mission Valley, San Diego Natural History Museum & More!)

🎟️ Cost: Varies per film / All-Access Passes available 💸

🎈 About the Event 🎬 The largest showcase of Asian and Asian American cinema on the West Coast is back! 🎥 Spanning 12 action-packed days, SDAFF features 160+ films, including blockbuster hits 🌟, indie premieres 📽️, shorts programs 🎞️, documentaries 📹, and red-carpet Q&As with filmmakers! 🎤✨

🚨 NO HOST EVENT NOTICE & MOVIE VOTING! 👥 This is an unhosted planning hub for our group! 🤝 Since there are dozens of screenings over nearly two weeks, we are letting YOU choose what we go see together as a crew! 🎟️🍿

🗳️ Vote on What We See:

• Browse the Lineup: Check out the festival schedule at sdaff.org 📲.

• Comment Below: Post the title, date, and time of the movies or shorts programs you want to watch! 💬🍿

• Group Pick: The most popular movie choices will get dedicated individual Meetup events created so we can buy tickets and attend together! 🎟️👯

💬 How to Connect for Screenings:

📱 Use the Comments: Post when you bought your ticket or if you want to grab food/drinks nearby before a show! 🍜

👯 Find a Buddy: Reply to comments to link up with fellow movie lovers going to the same screening! 🎯

📍 Set a Meeting Spot: Coordinate meeting in the theater lobby 15 minutes before showtime! 🍿

💡 Tips for Attending:

🎟️ Get Tickets Early: Popular screenings and Opening/Closing night films sell out fast! 🚨

🚗 Parking: Plan extra time for parking at Mission Valley or Balboa Park depending on the venue! 🚘

🎟️ Passes: If you plan on seeing 4+ films, check out festival ticket packages to save cash! 💳

Drop your top movie picks in the comments below, and let’s build our festival watchlist together! 🎬🍿✨

🚗 Carpooling Want to save on travel costs and meet friends early? Post in the discussion section with your general area , if you are driving or riding , and how many seats you have available .

🌐 [TheSocialMovieGroup.com](TheSocialMovieGroup.com) Your ultimate hub to stay connected! Head to our website to:

• 📅 Check upcoming events & ticket giveaways.

• 📱 Join our Discord, socials, & mailing list.

• 🎟️ Order your custom name-tag.

💖 Support Our Community: Help sustain our group’s mission and operations with a donation today! 🔗 Join or Donate at: [JoinTSMG.com](JoinTSMG.com)

• ☕ One-Time Support: Pure love for the community (no perks).

• 💎 Annual Donor ($40+/Year): Unlocks all the year-round perks below!

YOUR ANNUAL DONOR PERKS:

• 💸 Exclusive member discounts & perks (posted to event details when available).

• 🎟️ Priority access to extra tickets and giveaways.

🔒 Community & Safety Guidelines By attending, you agree to treat everyone with respect and take full responsibility for your own safety; organizers are not liable for any incidents. Disruptive, unsafe, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and may result in a permanent ban.

From The Social/Movie Group - San Diego