2025 FESTIVAL EVENTS
Kaiduan Kickoff!
Join us for our Annual KAIDUAN Party at Beyond the Bar Bottleshop
KAIDUAN, of Chinese origin, means to begin. Celebrate with us as we kickoff our 24th Annual Asian Film Festival of Dallas! Enjoy appetizers and artisanal drinks from Beyond the Bar made with Lyre’s Non Alcoholic and Ritual Zero Proof! And there will be a special musical performance! Let’s catch up and talk about our 2025 film fest selections and visiting filmmakers!
Come experience Beyond the Bar’s new expanded event space and AC! The best way to beat the heat is join us for our festival party!
Sponsored by Ritual Zero Proof, Lyre’s Non Alcoholic, and Beyond the Bar.
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 7 pm to 10 pm
Venue: Beyond the Bar Bottleshop
101 S Sherman St. B
Richardson, Texas 75081
Opening Night Party
Kick-off the 24th festival year with us, and meet fellow film enthusiasts and filmmakers while enjoying Asian bites and crafted drinks by George Kaiho, featuring Suntory Japanese Whisky.
Free and open to the public with RSVP.
Date: Thursday, July 24th, 2025
Time: 9 pm to 11 pm
Venue: 5321 E Mockingbird Ln, Suite 210 (across from the Angelika Film Center)
Centerpiece Reception
Join us for the heart of the festival, a vibrant gathering of filmmakers, creatives, and the community.
Free and open to the public with RSVP.
Date: Friday, July 25th, 2025
Time: 9 pm to 11:30 pm
Venue: 5321 E Mockingbird Ln, Suite 210 (across from the Angelika Film Center)
Closing Night Party
Wrap up an incredible festival weekend with us! Let's toast to the stories we've shared, the films we've discovered, and the memories we've made.
Free and open to the public with RSVP.
Date: Sunday, July 27th, 2025
Time: 9 pm to 11:30 pm
Venue: 5321 E Mockingbird Ln, Suite 210 (across from the Angelika Film Center)