11TH FILM FEST OCT 21-28, 2010

Backdrop for the 2010 Awards Gala

Packed house of excited attendees for the 2010 Awards Gala

Alyssa Lobit (The Things We Carry) and Hiroshi Watanabe (White On Rice) present award

Beautiful food and centerpiece arrangements

(Left to Right) actor Justin Chon (Twilight), award-winning director Tze Chen (Children of Invention), actor Aaron Yoo (Friday the 13th, The Wackness)

Yogen's Bollywood Step Dance Troupe brings down the house with a rousing opening ceremony performance

Gala reception at Town and Country Resort Hotel

GALA AWARDS DINNER
Saturday, October 23

Presented by Wells Fargo and Viejas Enterprises, our annual Gala Awards Dinner is the most glitzy, exciting event of the festival. Dress to impress as we roll out the red carpet to announce the top films of our festival. Enjoy great food, complimentary Barefoot Wine, Stella Artois, entertainment, and mingle with the stars!

Saturday, October 23
5:30 PM Reception, 7:00 PM Dinner
Mission Valley Marriott
8757 Rio San Diego Drive
San Diego, CA 92108
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Gala Prices

The Gala Awards Dinner also serves as a fundraiser for the San Diego Asian Film Foundation, so part of your dinner ticket is also tax deductible. We strongly suggest that you purchase your seats/tables as soon as possible since the gala always sells out.

Individual Seats
Before September 1: $175 (Purchase online)
After September 1: $200
SDAFF Members: $150 Members will receive discount code via email and may purchase two seats at discount

Table of Ten
Before September 1: $1750 (Purchase online)
After September 1: $2000
VIP Table: $3500 (Purchase online) Includes preferred seating, logo projection,10 festival tickets, and VIP after party reception

If you prefer to pay by check or process payment over the phone, please contact us at 858-565-1264.

Sleep Over

We have arranged a special $130 room rate at the Mission Valley Marriott for gala guests. Whether you're traveling from out of town or plan to "take full advantage" of our drink sponsors, we highly recommend you to reserve a room, and sleep over!

Book online and be sure to use the festival discount code: AFFAFFA

Sponsors

Our deepest gratitude to the following sponsors:

Presenting Sponsors
Wells Fargo Viejas

Supporting Sponsors
Nordstrom Stella Artois Barefoot Wine