Regal Edwards Mira Mesa Proudly Hosts Premieres and Key Events at the 25th San Diego Asian Film Festival

October 14, 2024

Regal Edwards Mira Mesa Proudly Hosts Premieres and Key Events at the 25th San Diego Asian Film Festival

October 14, 2024—In partnership with Pacific Arts Movement (Pac Arts), Regal Edwards Mira Mesa will once again take center stage as a key venue for the 25th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF), running from November 7 – 16, 2024. Located in the heart of Mira Mesa, Regal Edwards Mira Mesa will host the festival’s centerpiece film and screen over 170 films, furthering its dedication to showcasing the best of Asian and Asian American cinema.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the San Diego Asian Film Festival is the largest showcase of Asian cinema on the West Coast. This year, the festival will feature an expansive lineup of over 170 films from more than 35 countries, in 35 different languages, with Regal Edwards Mira Mesa at the heart of the action. The festival boasts 24 premieres, including 2 world premieres, the highly anticipated Opening Night film Cells at Work! and the west coast premiere of the Centerpiece film All That We Love, starring Margaret Cho.

“We are beyond excited to bring the 25th anniversary edition of the San Diego Asian Film Festival to Regal Edwards Mira Mesa,” said Pacific Arts Movement Executive Director Alex Villafuerte. “This venue is part of a community that we have deep ties with, and we look forward to celebrating Asian and Asian American stories in a place that feels like home.”

In addition to hosting a diverse array of films, Regal Edwards Mira Mesa will be the venue for more than 30 Q&A sessions with filmmakers, offering attendees an exclusive chance to hear directly from the creators behind these groundbreaking works. From heartfelt dramas to thrilling documentaries, the festival promises an unforgettable experience for cinephiles of all kinds.

“Regal is thrilled to be part of the San Diego Asian Film Festival’s 25th annual celebration at our theatre,” said Nikki Shellenberger, General Manager of Regal Mira Mesa. “We are honored to collaborate again to showcase the vibrant, diverse stories that make this festival so special. Here’s to another year of unforgettable films and cultural connections.”

Film lovers are encouraged to join at Regal Edwards Mira Mesa to enjoy the festival film lineup, as well as the special screening of New Wave on Closing Night, November 15. Tickets and festival passes are available online, with detailed information and the full film lineup at www.sdaff.org.

For interviews and more information, please contact Carmela Prudencio at media@sdaff.org.

ABOUT REGAL EDWARDS MIRA MESA:
Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group, operates one of the largest and most geographically diverse theatre circuits in the United States, consisting of 5,774 screens in 425 theatres in 41 states along with the District of Columbia and Guam as of April 2024.

ABOUT THE SAN DIEGO ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL:
The San Diego Asian Film Festival, presented by Pacific Arts Movement, is the largest and most comprehensive showcase of Asian and Asian American cinema on the West Coast. Now in its 25th year, SDAFF highlights the depth, diversity, and richness of Asian storytelling, bringing films from across the globe to San Diego for one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year.