From April 29 - May 3, 2026, the 42nd Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) presented a robust lineup of in-person programming, along with virtual programming for audiences in Southern California and beyond.

As part of the Guild’s outreach efforts aimed at independent filmmakers, the DGA hosted a luncheon on May 1 for filmmakers with entries in this year’s festival where DGA Director-member Andrew Ahn (The Wedding Banquet) spoke about the advantages of membership in the Guild. The attendees also heard from DGA Special Assignments Executive Jennifer Peat, Visual Communications and LAAPFF Executive Director Francis Cullado, LAAPFF co-director David Magdael and other LAAPFF staffers who delivered tips about the festival.

About the Festival

Presented by Visual Communications, since 1983 the LAAPFF has presented over 5,000 films, videos, and digital mediaworks by Asian & Pacific Islander artists and features seminars, panels, in-person guest appearances and filmmaker awards. The Film Festival continues to be the largest festival of its kind in Southern California and is the premier showcase for the best and brightest of Asian Pacific cinema. The DGA is a long-time sponsor of the festival.

• For more about LAAPFF visit their website at vcmedia.org/festival