We are thrilled to celebrate the 21st annual DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon!! DisOrient 2026 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 the season with a Preview Screening on Feb. 21 at the Art House Eugene. The festival continues at the theater from March 13-15 and then on our virtual platform between March 16-22. Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of AANHPI independent films!
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.
A specially curated program of 97 spectacular films that can be streamed between March 11, 12:00 am to March 17, 11:59 pm. Open to audiences in Oregon, Washington, California, and Hawaii. Choose between 22 virtual screenings, and watch them in any order. Once you start watching a screening, you have access for 48 hours.
A PARADISE LOST is the enchanting, yet harrowing tale of the yellow finch of Palila v. Hawaii, a landmark case where nature took humanity to court to stave off extinction. The film unfolds through the POV of the animated Palila called Anuenue who stood as the client in 1979 court trials. Today, a Native Hawaiian conservationist struggles to save them amidst escalating threats of climate change, wildfires, introduced predators, diseases, and governmental neglect.
Saturday,
February 21, 2:45 pm, PST
There will be a post-screening Q&A with Director / Producer / Writer Laurie Harue Sumiye and Producer / Director of Photography Anne Misawa
Pass Holder Only Window:
Through February 19th
Standalone Tickets:
Open February 20th
