Asian Pop-Up Cinema is a bi-annual film festival based in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to showcasing a diverse range of Asian films to foster appreciation for various Asian cultures and bridge East and West. Founded by Sophia Wong Boccio in 2015 as Sophia's Choice, the festival features films from countries such as China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, presented in their original languages with English subtitles. It has evolved into a competitive festival, offering awards for feature films, short films, and recognizing emerging directors.