22nd Chinese American Film & TV Festival Golden Angel Awards Ceremony
About 22nd Chinese American Film & TV Festival Golden Angel Awards Ceremony
Join us for the premiere film event bridging Chinese and American filmmakers together!
Welcome to the 2026 22nd Annual Chinese American Film Festival (CAFF) & Chinese American TV Festival (CATF) Golden Angel Awards Ceremony!
For the first time in the film festival's history, individual tickets will be available for purchase. Join us on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at The Writers Guild of America Theater in Beverly Hills for a celebration of film and an afternoon filled with exciting announcements.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to see one of the biggest film events celebrating hit film and shows in both China and the United States!
About the Festival:
The Chinese American Film Festival (CAFF) and Chinese American TV Festival (CATF) was founded in 2004 in an effort to spotlight the connection between Chinese and American filmmakers. Over the years, the festival has become an annual industry event that is officially, and it has been recognized by mainstream film and television studios and associations in both China and the United States.
Every year, CAFF & CATF hold a grand Opening Ceremony and "Golden Angel" Award Ceremony in Hollywood, the entertainment capital of the world. This year, the festival's events will begin with the Ceremony on November 10 and will continue through screenings in various locations through the month of November.
This year's theme is: "A Bridge of Screens, A World of Light," as the committee's mission is to share that a filmmaker's perserverance and love for film will never change.
Festival Timeline:
November 10: CAFF & CATF Golden Angel Awards Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony and Golden Angel Award Ceremony on Nov 10th brings distinguished guests from the Chinese and American film and television industries together to witness the unveiling of the year's most outstanding Chinese and American film and television works, and to celebrate the winners of the "Golden Angel Award" and their award-winning productions.
November 11: CAFF & CATF Summit & Showcase
The CAFF & CATF Summit and Showcase on Nov 11th brings dozens of the top professionals in the industry together to communicate and exchange knowledge and insights.
Visit the dedicated Eventbrite page for the Summit to learn more (Coming Soon).
November 12-30: CAFF Screenings at Various Locations
All events are open to the public, but seating is limited.
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Chinese American Film Festival
The annual Chinese American Film Festival and Chinese American TV Festival is an industry event that celebrates the cultural significance and impact of Chinese and American films and TV shows every November in various venues in Los Angeles. Entering into its 20th year, CAFF & CATF will be held between Nov. 8 - Nov. 30 in various venues across Los Angeles. The theme of this year is “Forever Love, Forever Film” as we believe that filmmakers’ persistence and love for films will never change. Founded by EDI Media Inc., CAFF & CATF are jointly supported by the Information Office of the State Council of China, the China Film Administration, the State Administration of Radio and Television of China, the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles County. It is an annual Sino-American film and television industry event officially recognized by mainstream film and television institutions and associations in China and the United States. Every November, the Chinese American Film Festival and the Chinese American TV Festival hold a grand Opening Ceremony and the “Golden Angel” Award Ceremony in Hollywood, the entertainment capital of the world. Los Angeles County and the city of Los Angeles named November and the Opening Day of the Chinese American Film Festival and Chinese American TV Festival as “Chinese American Film Festival and Chinese American TV Festival Month” and “Chinese American Film Festival and Chinese American TV Festival” respectively. The CAFF & CATF Summit and Showcase on Nov. 9 brings dozens of the top professionals in the industry together to communicate and exchange knowledge and insights. This event is open to the public; in-person seating is limited. Registration for the Summit and Showcase is open and will be available until the event date.