Skype rocks, film fests this week, what can you get for $4.58?
It's the exact thing I needed to kick the flu! A wonderful turnout for our quarterly film screening last month - it was PACKED! Thanks to all who attend to watch Wayne Wang's "A Thousand Years of Good Prayers." If you missed the screening, the film comes out on DVD on May 26. But I also highly recommend you purchase the book the movie is based on written by award-winning author, Yiyun Li. I'm on the seventh chapter right now, and I'm hooked. (You can pick up a copy at the Hazard Center Barnes & Noble.)
Speaking of Yiyun Li, how cool is this? She joined us LIVE after film screening via Skype from her home in Northern CA! The audience was able to ask her questions about what inspired her to write the story, and the meaning behind the title. We hope to incorporate more technology like this into our film screenings to give you, our fans, a more meaningful experience.
Be sure to keep us on your calendar for our longest film festival ever, October 15-29, at the Hazard Center UltraStar Cinemas. The San Diego Asian Film Festival will be celebrating our 10th season with more than 100 films from around the world.
In the meantime, if you're not already, please become a member of the San Diego Asian Film Foundation. We know the economy is bad, but for only $4.58/month (or $55/year), you will get great benefits, discounted screenings, and stay connected with the Pan Asian experience through film. Join.
As an SDAFF member, you can enjoy discounts at the SD Latino Film Festival, going on THIS WEEK!Our Foundation is co-presenting "Sin Nombre," directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga.
Friday, March 13 @ 8PM
Mission Valley UltraStar Cinemas, Hazard Center
Tickets: $9.50 General / $7.50 for members (including SDAFF members*)
* Simply mention you are an SDAFF member at the box office to receive the discount
Ticket link
Man, is it a busy week for film festivals! Our sister fest in San Francisco launches this Thursday with the Korean film, "My Dear Enemy." SFIAAFF is the official kick-off to the Asian American film fest season, and a bunch of us from SD are heading up to support and recruit films. Tell all your friends in the Bay area to check it out...tickets always sell out!
Our annual Reel Voices documentary program is gearing up soon. This paid summer internship is open to all SD County high school students who are interested in learning how to create film. This year, we're proud to partner with ARTS (A Reason To Survive) where the weekly classes will be held.
To find out more about the program and to download an application, click here.
To help boost our 10th season of programming, you have the opportunity to be featured as a Star at our festival! For $10, we'll write your name on a Star for all to see at our 10th annual festival.
A special shout out to Andrea Durazo, who purchased 15 stars as a gift to her boss! Click here.
We are looking for the best in Asian American cinema! All films entered into competition this year are eligible for the minimum $1000 Jury Prize!Early Deadline: April 30, 2009
Final Deadline: June 10, 2009
Information is online! Click here.
Also...note our sister festival is seeking entries as well, and look they're celebrating their 10th this year too!
Early Deadline: April 18, 2009Regular Deadline: May 9, 2009
Screenings take place at venues in the Washington, DC area including Smithsonian Institution and Landmark's E St Theater. Please contact Tad Doyle, Director of Programming, at tad@apafilm.org, if you have any questions about the admissibility of your film. Submit your film online.
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