Big Nights & Receptions

Opening Night Film

FORGE

Thu / Nov 6

La Paloma Theater

FREE reception for All-Fest Pass and Opening Night ticketholders at La Paloma Theater.

Pre-Screening Reception: 5:30PM – 6:45 PM
Program Start Time: 7:30 PM

 

Centerpiece Film

ROSEMEAD

Sun / Nov 9

Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley

FREE pre-screening reception for All-Fest Pass and Centerpiece ticketholders at Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley.

Pre-Screening Reception: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

 

Closing Night Film

LEFT-HANDED GIRL

Sat / Nov 15

 Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley

FREE pre- and post-screening receptions for All-Fest Pass and Closing Night ticketholders at Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley.

Pre-Screening Reception: 5:30PM – 6:45 PM
Post-Screening After-Party: 9:30-11:00 PM

Special Events & Receptions

Happy Hours

Fri / Nov 7 – Fri / Nov 14

Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley

FREE happy hour for All-Fest Pass and SDAFF ticketholders at Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley. Donations welcome!

• Friday, 11/7 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM
• Saturday, 11/8 | 5:00 – 6:30 PM
• Monday, 11/10 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
• Wednesday, 11/12 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
• Thursday, 11/13 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM
• Friday, 11/14 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM

 

SDAFF Awards Gala

The 26th Annual SDAFF Awards Gala

Sat / Nov 8 | 5:30 PM – 11 AM

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

Join Pacific Arts Movement for a star-studded gala at our biggest night of the year – the San Diego Asian Film Festival Gala Awards.

 

LGBTQ+ Shorts Program + Reception

QUEER SPACE–AND BEYOND

Sat / Nov 8

Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley

FREE post-screening reception for All-Fest Pass and SHORTS: Queer Space — And Beyond ticketholders at Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley.

Post-Screening: 7:00 – 8:30 PM

 

Filmmaker Brunch

Sun / Nov 9 | 10AM – 12PM

Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley

Filmmakers and industry guests only.

 

Pac Arts Member Screening Reception

OPM + Home Movies: The Legacy of Uncle Nick 

Tue / Nov 11

Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley

16mm home movies accompanied by live vinyl musical set by Les The DJ.

FREE reception and After-Party for Pac Arts members, All-Fest Pass, and OPM + Home Movies: The Legacy of Uncle Nick ticketholders at Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley.

Pre-Screening Reception: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Post-Screening After-Party: TBD

 

Youth Days

Wed / Nov 12 & Thu / Nov 13

Youth Day is a free day of youth-oriented film screenings @ the movies to educate, enlighten, and enhance students’ film literacy skills. We partner with local businesses and area high/middle schools to draw hundreds of students interested in media for a day full of film and learning at the movies! Students will meet filmmakers and artists for Q & A’s.

 

World Premiere and Reception

REEL VOICES

Fri / Nov 14

Southwestern College Performing Arts Center

FREE post-screening reception for All-Fest Pass and SHORTS: REEL VOICES ticketholders at Southwestern College Performing Arts Center celebrating 20 years of Reel Voices programming.

Pre-Screening Reception: 5:00 PM
Program Start Time: 6:30 PM
Post-Screening Reception: 8:30 PM

 

Special Artist Talk

JULIAN CASTRONOVO

Wed / Nov 12 | 4 PM – 5 PM

University of San Diego, Warren Auditorium, Mother Rosalie Hall, room 116.

FREE Artist Talk with Julian Castronovo, contemporary artist and filmmaker. Julian will discuss his recent creative work including his film DEBUT, OR, OBJECTS OF THE FIELD OF DEBRIS AS CURRENTLY CATALOGUED. In partnership with USD’s Department of Art, Architecture + Art History Lecture Series. 

Meter/paid parking available. Check Venues for more information. 

 

Filmmaker Meet & Greet Presented by AARP

THIRD ACT

Fri / Nov 14

Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley

FREE post-screening reception for AARP Members, All-Fest Pass, and THIRD ACT ticketholders.

Post-Screening Reception:  8:30 – 9:30 PM

 

Lucky Stars Pop-Up Market

Sat / Nov 15 | 12 PM – 5 PM

Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley

FREE pop-up event featuring Women + Queer + BIPOC owned businesses and vendors curated by Lucky Stars Market

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