We are thrilled to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon!! DisOrient 2025 is a hybrid festival with an exceptional line-up of live and virtual film screenings as well as in-person Q&A’s with filmmakers. All live screenings are at the Art House Eugene.
We kick-off our 2025 season with a DisOrient Preview Screening on Feb.15 at the Art House Eugene. The festival continues at the theater from March 7-9 and then on our virtual platform between March 10-23. Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of AANHPI independent films!
Festival details are subject to change, so please check back for updates.
Passholders get the first opportunity to reserve tickets for live screenings between Feb. 15 – Feb. 19 before tickets open up to the general public. Standalone tickets will be available starting Feb. 20.
A sweeping documentary that follows the life of 84-year-old artist-activist Nobuko Miyamoto and her work that changed Asian America forever. After decades of groundbreaking cultural work that unites communities and sets the bar for Asian American storytelling, Miyamoto reflects on a life that has bridged coasts, industries, families, and history. Featuring rare archival footage, NOBUKO MIYAMOTO: A SONG IN MOVEMENT is a story of a changing community told through the singular life of one of its most beloved storytellers.
Exclusive admission for all pass holders and audiences with tickets to the Opening Night Film, “Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement.”
Enjoy a live musical performance by Nobuko Miyamoto and Derek Nakamoto and meet many of the attending filmmakers who will be doing Q&A’s after their films throughout the weekend. Discuss films with other cinephiles over delicious bites and beverages.
Friday, March 7
Art House Eugene Theater #1
Show Time: 6:00pm
The Shedd Institute 9–11pm
Kainoa De Silva, a Hawaiian man on parole, is determined to reconnect with his family, especially his adolescent son Jonathan, after years of incarceration. However, adjusting to a normal life in Hawai‘i proves challenging, and Kainoa often makes mistakes despite his good intentions. His journey is one of reconciliation and redemption, as he strives to prove himself worthy of his family and his native heritage.
Saturday, March 8
Art House Eugene Theater #1
Show Time: 6:00pm
An inspiring, coming of age documentary about Ashley Chea–a Cambodian American basketball phenom from CA. While Ashley’s parents work long hours at their donut shop, Ashley is honing her skills on the court. An uplifting story about the value of community, retaining familial and cultural bonds and the grit and perservernce to follow a dream.
Sunday, March 9
Art House Eugene Theater #1
Show Time: 6:00pm
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
9–11PM
Based in Eugene, DisOrient is Oregon’s premiere Asian American independent film festival. We uplift the voices, stories and histories of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. We promote representation, diversity and inclusion and are committed to building community through our work and films. Our carefully curated program provides a rich selection of films, Q&A sessions, special events and screenings.
DisOrient is the premiere Asian American independent film festival of Oregon, celebrating films with authentic Asian Pacific American voices, histories and stories. We highlight social justice themes that translate to universal human experiences. We promote representation, diversity and inclusion to broaden the narrative of who is American, and to strengthen and build community.
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization run by volunteers who support our mission, and who believe in the power of film to create positive change.
Email:
info@disorientfilm.org
Address:
1711 Willamette Street
Suite 301 #30
Eugene, OR 97401
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