About Us
Philadelphia Asian American Film and Filmmakers is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing a support network for Asian American film, video and media makers throughout the Philadelphia region and educating and exposing the region on such film, video and/or media about the Asian American culture through, inter alia, an annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF)?
The first event of its kind in Philadelphia - a film festival celebrating and elevating the Asian American experience. The 1st Annual PAAFF consisted of:
• 4 days of film screenings, music, receptions and after parties (Oct 9-12, 2008)
• 38 films programmed into 11 screenings
• Panel discussion featuring established local & national filmmaking professionals
• Venues included The Bridge: Cinema de Lux and the Asian Arts Initiative
Click for full 2008 schedule
Why Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has a strong, emerging film industry and one of the largest Asian American populations in the country. In 2008, Philadelphia was ranked #5 by Moviemaker Magazine in Top 10 Cities to Make Movies. With over 200,000 Asian Americans in the Philadelphia metropolitan area (U.S. Census Bureau, 2006), PAAFF exists to promote films by and about Asian Americans and currently works with organizations like the Greater Philadelphia Film Office in adding to the diversity of our growing film community.
Are your films in English and where do they take place?
Our films are primarily in the English language with the majority of them taking place somewhere in America, but not limited to it.
Do you have to be Asian to submit a film?
We accept films from Asian and non-Asian filmmakers that either feature Asians in lead roles in front of or behind the camera and/or have stories pertaining to Asian Americans.
How can I be involved?
We will soon be having a call for submissions (short films, feature films, music videos) and a trailer making contest for filmmakers of all skill levels. Join our Facebook Page for more updates.
Who are your sponsors and how can I learn more about sponsorship?
Our presenting sponsor for our inaugural year was HBO. We also worked with local organizations and schools. For a full list of sponsors click here. We are actively looking for sponsors for 2009. For more details click here.
For further questions, please email joe@phillyasianfilmfest.org.
