2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Margin Films, founded by award-winning filmmaker Quentin Lee during their time as an MFA student at UCLA. To celebrate the milestone, Lee presents Cinemasianamerica, a new book and a weeklong theatrical screening series spotlighting three decades of bold, independent storytelling.
The series runs May 1–7 at Laemmle’s Royal in Los Angeles, with select filmmaker Q&As throughout the week. Screenings will also be available day-and-date globally on AAM.tv.
For full details and ticketing, please visit: https://marginfilms.com/cinemasianamerica/
🎟️ Complimentary admission for PGA and Television Academy members
Screening Highlights:
- May 1 (Opening Night) – Shopping for Fangs (7pm+ Q&A with Quentin Lee & Justin Lin)
- May 2 – Ethan Mao (7 PM + Q&A)
- May 3 – The People I’ve Slept With (7pm+ Q&A)
- May 4 – The Unbidden
- May 5 – Rez Comedy
- May 6 – Last Summer of Nathan Lee (7pm + Q&A)
- May 7 (Closing Night) – Comedy InvAsian III (Sneak Preview + Q&A)
Spanning genres from drama to horror to comedy, the lineup highlights groundbreaking AAPI stories and voices that have defined Margin Films’ legacy.