Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival 2026: Space Enter Shift

Festival Overview

The third edition of the Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival 2026, titled "Space Enter Shift", returns to the M+ Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District from May 29 to May 31, 2026. This year’s festival explores the concept of 'space'—from the intimacy of bedrooms to the vastness of the universe—through a three-day celebration of avant-garde moving image practices. Featuring a diverse range of screenings, performances, lectures, and workshops, the festival examines how artists respond to physical, psychological, and machine-generated environments in an era of global ecological crisis and digital transformation.

Programme Highlights

The festival curates a selection of works that push the boundaries of visual culture. Key programmes include:

• Roger Garcia: Hong Kong Modern: A retrospective on the pioneering experimental films produced by Roger Garcia’s Modern Films Production since the early 1980s.
• Nomadic Trajectories (2026): A co-commissioned project by M+ featuring photographer Lamia Maria Jradi and sound artist Wang Jiajia. This live cinema performance explores the human traces left behind in the movement across time and space.
• Works by International Visionaries: Showcasing films and performances by Takashi Ito, Daham Park, Lee-Gil-Ji-Di-La-Wa-Ni, Xu Bing, and Zheng Ma-Le, among others.
• Architectural Explorations: The 'No Mere Construct' programme shifts the focus from linear narratives to the architectural spaces that define our reality on screen.

Ticketing Information

Visitors can choose from various pass options to experience the festival:

• Festival Pass: Grants access to all festival programmes with priority entry. Available from April 24, 2026.
• Day Pass: Valid for all paid programmes on the selected day (May 29, 30, or 31). Available from May 5, 2026.
• Concessions apply to full-time students (18+), seniors (60+), persons with disabilities (and one caregiver), and CSSA recipients.

Related Activities: Exclusive Festival Party

Don't miss the Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival Party: Experimental Performance taking place on May 30, 2026, at the M+ Harbour View Gallery. This exclusive event is free for all 18+ attendees who hold a Festival Pass or any individual programme ticket for the day. Advance registration is required, and you must present your valid ticket at the entrance.

For more details on venue access and the full schedule, please visit the official M+ website.