The New York Asian Film Festival generally features contemporary premieres and classic titles from Eastern Asia and Southeast Asia (particularly Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, China, Philippines, and Thailand), though South Asian cinema has also been represented via films from India and Pakistan.

[5] Genres featured in the film festival include Horror, Gangster/Crime, Martial Arts, and Action.

Craft Award for Excellence in Action Cinema was added in memory of the festival's late director and treasurer.

[9] Film at Lincoln Center is the festival's main institutional partner and home venue since 2010.

Screenings were held from June 28 – July 14, 2019 at the Film Society of Lincoln Center, and SVA Theater.

Screenings were held from June 29 – July 15, 2018 at the Film Society of Lincoln Center, and SVA Theater.

Jury members included indie actress Jennifer Kim, video-on-demand acquisitions executive George Schmaltz, and NYAFF super fan Kristina Winters.

Screenings were held from June 22 – July 9, 2016 at the Film Society of Lincoln Center, and SVA Theater.

[16] Screenings were held from June 26 – July 11, 2015 at the Film Society of Lincoln Center, and SVA Theater.