The 1st Annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Launches!

October 2, 2008 · Print This Article

The 1st Annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Presented by HBO will take place Thursday, October 9th to Sunday, October 12th.

Our Opening Night Film (Thursday, Oct. 9th 7-9pm) “Far North” starring Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), Michelle Krusiec (Saving Face) & Sean Bean (Lord of the Rings) will premiere at the Bridge: Cinema de Lux (40th & Walnut St). (Validated parking available for $3 across the street)

A free reception will immediately follow for ticket holders at the Carriage House (3907 Spruce Street) on University of Pennsylvania campus, a short 2 block walk from the theater.

The Asian Arts Initiative (AAI) will be hosting all the remaining screenings and events from Friday, October 10th to Sunday, October 12th at their new building on 1219 Vine Street, just outside Chinatown.
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The Saturday After Party which starts at 11pm will be held at:
Ly Michaels
101 N 11th St (11th & Arch St)
Philadelphia, PA 19107

FOR FILM SCHEDULE AND TO ORDER ONLINE TICKETS
(Tickets can be bought online or at venue)

Click here to view our official 2008 Program Guide

Click to view our Film Festival Poster

Check out recent articles written about PAAFF

Special thanks to all of our sponsors for helping launch our film festival!

Presenting: HBO

Silver: APABA PA & Harrah’s Chester

Partner & Host: Asian Arts Initiative

Supporting Sponsors:
Greater Philadelphia Film Office
Temple University School of Tourism & Hospitality
Philippine Folk Arts Society
Councilman Frank DiCicco
Dive
Governor’s Advisory Commission on Asian American Affairs
Ballard, Spahr, Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP
Ground Up Marketing
History Making Productions
Get Kinetic
Hyphen Magazine
Asian American Film Lab