Staff

Staff poses with actor Aaron Yoo & filmmaker Vincent Lin

PAAFF is run by a team of dedicated volunteers who serve in their free time to promote and support films by and about Asian Americans for the people of Philadelphia.

Festival Director/Programmer: Joe Kim
Joe is a Temple grad and independent filmmaker, who has served as the media director for a local City Council candidate and has been on the jury for the Philadelphia Cinefest.

Managing Director: Michael Wingate Jones
Michael is a Philadelphia based actor and independent filmmaker listed on IMDB, as well as a practicing attorney (JD/MBA, Graduate of Villanova Law School).
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Art Director: Ron Lu
A native of Amish Country USA (Lancaster, PA) and graduate of Millersville University, Ron utilizes his skills as a graphic designer to make PAAFF look all polished and pretty.
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Sponsorship Director: Franklin Shen
Franklin is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and continues to be actively involved in the Asian American community both on and off the campus.

Corporate and Community Relations Director: Brad Baldia
Brad, a graduate of Bucknell University (Bachelor’s) and Temple (Master’s), works extensively with the Asian America community on a local and national level.

Marketing Director: Cliff Song
Cliff is currently a marketing manager at HBO Inc and an avid supporter of Asian American films and entertainment.

Festival Coordinator: Mike Donnelly
A native Philadelphian and ESL teacher, Mike is passionate about everything film-related and completely dedicated to the PAAFF effort to bring independent, fascinating films to the community.

Volunteer Coordinator: Shiella May Cervantes
Shiella currently serves as the Associate Director of the Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH) at the University of Pennsylvania.

Festival Support: Steve Kim
Steve is a teacher at Haverford School and volunteers his time to do whatever it takes to make the festival work.

Events Coordinator: Susannah Ayscue

Photography: Jaeson Han
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Festival Trailer: Tim Pachuau
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Legal Counsel: Ballard Spahr LLP

Screening Committee
Gary San Angel, Shiella May Cervantes, Toni Dang, Mike Donnelly, Steve Kim, Ron Lu, Franklin Shen, Cliff Song