Reel Asian is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and work from the Asian diaspora. Reel Asian has been named Toronto’s Best Small Festival by NOW Magazine: “(Reel Asian) strikes the best balance between cutting edge and community. Strong programming and deep roots attract a super-hyphenated tribe." The festival fosters the exchange of cultural and artistic ideals between east and west, provides a public forum for homegrown Asian media artists and their work, and fuels the growing appreciation for Asian cinema in Canada.