20th Edition Film Festival
Closing Film + Season Finale Party
Cap off our 20th season with us this Sunday, April 12.
Awards Ceremony (2:30 PM - 2:45 PM)
APUC will announce the winners of this season’s Film Competition for Best Feature, Best New Director, Best Animation and Best Short Film.
THE SPECIALS Screening + Q&A with director Eiji Uchida (2:45 PM - 5:00 PM)
The North American premiere of THE SPECIALS, an action comedy about a group of assassins who must transform into a pop dance group to achieve their mission. Stay for the Q&A with Eiji Uchida, the director of Japan Academy Award’s 2026 Best Picture MIDNIGHT SWAN.
Season Finale Party (5:00 PM - 6:30 PM)
Special guests scheduled to attend include THE SPECIALS director Eiji Uchida, KY NAM INN director Leon Le and actor Lien Binh Phat, and jury members from this year's competition. A separate party ticket or combo ticket is required and includes food and one drink.
Tickets: $20 for the Awards Ceremony and Screening, $40 for the Season Finale Party, or $60 for both.
Net proceeds from this event support the festival's general operations.
Audience Moments
Browse moments from post-film photo opportunities at Asian Pop-Up Cinema, featuring visiting directors, actors, and audiences.
Share your festival moments and tag us with #APUC20.
Angel Aquino - Pinnacle Career Achievement Award Recipient
Closing Weekend: April 11 - 12
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Leon Le, Director
Scheduled to appear at
“Ky Nam Inn”
Saturday, April 11, 2026 -
Lien Binh Phat, Actor
Scheduled to appear at
“Ky Nam Inn”
Saturday, April 11, 2026 -
Eiji Uchida, Director
Scheduled to appear at
“The Specials”
Sunday, April 12, 2026
