You’re invited to Reel Chinatown: A Celebration of Arts and Culture, an exciting event series presented by FascinAsian Film Festival Edmonton, taking place in Edmonton’s Chinatown this August and September 2025. Reel Chinatown highlights Edmonton’s Chinatown as a destination for cinematic storytelling, cultural pride, and creative collaboration.
Reel Chinatown
A Celebration of Arts & Culture presented by FascinAsian Film Festival Edmonton
Experience Chinatown Through Film
Film Screenings
Welcoming outdoor and indoor film screenings featuring celebrated Asian cinema.
Cultural Performances
Vibrant dance and music performances celebrating Asian heritage and artistry.
Industry Connections
Meaningful networking opportunities that uplift local businesses and spotlight Asian voices.
Save The Dates
Three FREE events celebrating Asian cinema and culture
August 23, 2025
Outdoor Movie Night
FREE Screening of Ne Zha
This event occurs alongside the Edmonton Dragon Festival 🐉 and is presented with support from the Chinatown Transformation Collaborative Society.
September 13, 2025
Glamour & Gold
FREE Screening of Chinatown Cha Cha
This stylish pop-up experience features film, dance, music, and cultural glamour, an uplifting tribute to personal style and collective identity, where fashion meets arts, and Chinatown meets the camera. Come dressed in your favourite traditional or heritage attire for a FREE professional photo session with Be My Guest Portraits, or shop local vendors and buy cultural clothes on the spot! Enjoy a lineup of dance and music performances followed by a screening of the documentary Chinatown Cha-Cha. Stay tuned for a full program breakdown including vendor/entertainment list.
September 16, 2025
Industry Mixer
Professional Networking Event
Join us for an intimate, fast-paced mixer connecting Asian filmmakers, media industry associations, professionals, and producers. Each VIP guest will present in a 5-minute lightning round, sharing their work, funding opportunities, and areas of collaboration. This is a must-attend for Asian creatives looking to make meaningful connections and elevate their stories. This event spotlights resources, business growth, cross-industry dialogue, and strengthens the foundation of Edmonton’s growing Asian creative economy. There is limited capacity (30 spots) and this event requires registration. Registration will open Sept. 2, two weeks prior to the event on Sept 16. Subscribe to our email newsletter and follow our Instagram @FascinAsianEdmonton for the registration link!