Why Volunteer with SVAPFF 2025?

Celebrate Asian Pacific Cinema & Culture

Be at the heart of Silicon Valley's premier celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander stories and filmmaking. As an SVAPFF volunteer, you'll help showcase the rich diversity of Asian Pacific voices and perspectives while connecting our community with groundbreaking cinema. Engage with films and filmmakers from countries across Asia and the Pacific Islands, gaining a deeper understanding of diverse cultural perspectives, histories, and contemporary issues affecting Asian Pacific communities globally. Help shape the cultural landscape of one of the world's most innovative regions. SVAPFF represents the important intersection of technology, storytelling, and cultural identity that makes Silicon Valley unique.

Build Your Professional Network & Gain Hands-On Festival Experience!

Silicon Valley is home to innovative tech companies, creative studios, and cultural organizations. SVAPFF attracts influential filmmakers, industry executives, tech leaders, and cultural figures from across the Bay Area and beyond. Volunteering offers valuable networking opportunities with professionals who share an interest in Asian Pacific cinema and culture.

Whether you're pursuing a career in film, event management, arts administration, or community organizing, volunteering at SVAPFF provides practical skills and experience that enhance your resume. You'll develop teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving abilities while gaining insight into film festival operations.

Exclusive Festival Access

Volunteers receive complimentary access to select screenings, panels, and special events when not on duty. Experience powerful stories from established and emerging Asian Pacific filmmakers before these films gain wider recognition.

Connect with a Diverse Community

Build meaningful connections with fellow volunteers, filmmakers, and attendees who share your passion for Asian Pacific cinema and cultural representation. SVAPFF brings together people from diverse backgrounds and creates lasting relationships across communities. Your contribution directly supports greater visibility for Asian Pacific stories and filmmakers in Silicon Valley and beyond. Help create spaces where our communities can see themselves authentically represented on screen and celebrate our cultural heritage together.