Dear SDAFF friends,
Spring is right almost here, and what better way to warm up than with good film, friends and family! We know everyone's feeling the financial crunch, so we have a few "recession-buster" film screenings (aka FREE) coming up. And check out our friends at Go Inspire Go focusing on positive stories online! (They just posted an archived report about us - yay!!!)
Plus, we're offering great incentives to become a member of the San Diego Asian Film Foundation (discounted food, spa, etc.) including an exclusive invitation to see the Japanese film, "Departures" (2009 Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Film) before anyone else in SD!
And of course, we appreciate you forwarding this eNewsletter to any friends, co-workers, and family who may not already be subscribed. Hope to see you at one our many events in the next two months starting with...
SDAFF is proud to co-present "The Betrayal" with the Lao Community Cultural Center. Nominee for Best Documentary at the 2009 Academy Awards, this film is about a courageous Lao family who makes the decision to escape to the United States during the Vietnam War, but encounters other types of oppression when they arrive.
"The Betrayal" Free Screening
Friday, April 3, 8 PM
University of San Diego, Institute for Peace & Justice
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
We're partnering up with the Linda Vista Multi Cultural Fair for another year of "SDAFF Cuts," our favorite short films at the Bayside Community Center. Along with the fabulous parade and street activities, we'll be putting together a free short film program for the whole family. And yes, it's FREE!
"SDAFF Cuts" Free Screening
Saturday, April 25, 1 PM
Bayside Community Center
2202 Comstock St
San Diego, CA 92111
To download flier, click here (JPG, 202 KB).
To kick off May's Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we're offering a very special screening of "Vincent Who?," a documentary remembering the historic importance of the Vincent Chin murder case. Co-presented by the USD Department of HR, KABA, PALSD, FALSD, and AAJA San Diego, it will be a night of meaningful discussion about racism, the dangers of labeling, and revisiting the event that started the Asian American social movement. Director Curtis Chin is also scheduled to attend.
"Vincent Who?" Free Screening
Wednesday, May 6
6 PM film, 7:30 PM reception
University of San Diego, Institute for Peace & Justice
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
To download flier, click here (PDF, 1.6 MB).
The delightful Japanese film, "Departures," Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film of 2009, is opening in theaters in early June. But our members get to see it first, for free, in a special word of mouth screening in late May (date TBD) at the La Jolla Landmark Cinemas. But you will only get an invitation if you are a current, paid member of the SDAFF.
To join or renew your SDAFF membership, click here.
Speaking of fantastic SDAFF membership benefits, we'd also like to announce that we are partnering up with some community businesses in order to provide an even more meaningful experience for our members. By signing up to become a member, on top of your SDAFF benefits, you can also take part in a number of special discounts. Thanks to the support of the following community partners you can receive:
Applebee's Hazard Center: 20% off
Ulan MedSpa: 10% off services and products
Discounted subscription rates for KoreAm, Audrey, and Hyphen magazines
Black Lava Clothing: 15% off entire order
Where You Want to Be Tours: 20% off tour
Rubio's: Buy one get one free
Brigantine Family Restaurants: Free appetizer with purchase of entree
Regala Studios: 50% off in-studio photo sessions (regularly $95)
* More discounts to be added throughout year
If you are a current member and would like info on how to utilize benefits, click here. For membership information, click here.
If you're as sick as we are of all the negativity in the world, then you need to check out a movement started by our good friend, Toan Lam, who launched Go Inspire Go! It's a multi-media platform for people to share stories of inspiration and encourage people to take action. Toan even uploaded an archived report from our 2006 video.
This is just a friendly reminder that the application deadline for Reel Voices, a high school documentary film program, is quickly approaching. Deadline is Friday, April 24. Since 2004, we've trained nearly 40 local teenagers to become filmmakers. And this year, we're teaming up with ARTS (A Reason to Survive) to present this paid summer internship, open to all SD County high school students.
For application and previous RV films, click here.
The SDAFF early film submission deadline is quickly approaching, too. Spread the word to your friends and family! 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
Our friends at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival are looking for original, 30-second PSAs to raise awareness about Hepatitis B, a life-threatening liver disease affecting 1 in 10 Asian Pacific Islanders. Cash prizes will be awarded for the Grand prize and Community Response Award winners. Deadline is Friday, April 10.
Looks like PSA contests are all the rage! Another one - this one is with the City of San Diego, and the contest is about water conservation. This contest, open to high school and college students, invites participants to create a 30-second PSA that emphasizes responsible use of water. The deadline is next Wednesday, April 1, but they may push it back! Prizes include free SDAFF tickets.
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