For a few days each spring, Udine turns into the hub of Asian cinema. The premieres, the talks, the packed schedules, the chance encounters between artists and audiences. These are the visible mechanics of any festival. But what truly gives it meaning is something less tangible: the people. A festival audience is a living, breathing community, a multitude of stories gathered in the dark to experience cinema together. And that’s the heart of the Far East Film Festival, which for its 28th edition commissioned its signature artwork from American illustrator Andy Rementer, working alongside Udine-based art director Margherita Urbani.

The image is bright and full of faces, a visual celebration of diversity. It speaks to an increasingly urgent need to come together, pushing back against a world that can often feel fragmented and distant. Each face suggests a life, a history, a different path, reflecting the range of voices represented both on screen and in the theatre seats.

From 24 April to 2 May, the festival once again occupies the Teatro Nuovo Giovanni da Udine and the Visionario Cinema, transforming the city into a vibrant place. Over nine days, audiences can explore new perspectives, bold storytelling and the evolving landscapes of contemporary filmmaking.

Accreditations are already available, with Red Panda and White Tiger passes – including reduced options for those under 26 – currently offered online at an early-bird rate.

Programme will be announced soon.

Featured image courtesy of FEFF, Andy Rementer and Margherita Urbani

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