Festival Wrap & Awards
October 15, 2008
The 1st Annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Presented by HBO is in the books and was a great success. Special thanks to all of our volunteer staff for giving up much of your time over the past year to make this happen, the Asian Arts Initiative for partnering with us and providing the venue, staff and support. Much appreciation to all the audience members for coming out and supporting Asian American films in Philadelphia.
We also want to thank all of our sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: HBO
Silver Sponsors: APABA PA, Harrah’s Chester
and all of our other sponsors.
Congratulations to our award winning films!
Best Feature Film: Santa Mesa
Honorable Mention Feature Film: The Sensei
Best Short Film: Magritte Moment
Honorable Mention Short Film: A Green Mountain in the Drawer
The Philadelphia Asian American Film & Filmmakers plan to do year long screenings of notable Asian American films. Please check our website periodically for updates.
The 1st Annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Launches!
October 2, 2008
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
Community Partners:
Scribe Video Center
PAACH
OFSA
NAAAP
ICON
UPAAN
University City District
Congratulations to the selected Festival Films!
September 18, 2008
Congratulations to our selected films and filmmakers!
We received a number of quality entries this year - far more entries than we could possibly program. The high quality of entries made the selection process extremely difficult, especially with the limited number of programming spots our festival had available. All submissions deserve applause for their hard work and creativity. Seeing the quantity and quality of the submissions only made us even more excited for next year. Till then though, below are the list of this year’s films.
Click to see the Festival Schedule. Tickets are now available online! Please stay tuned as the festival is just around the corner!
Check out our official 2008 Festival Program Guide
Feature Films
Far North
Planet B-Boy
Kissing Cousins
Half Life
Pretty To Think So
Santa Mesa
The Sensei
Shiro’s Head
Short Films
72 Hour Shootout Top Ten
Nuptials of the Dead
Red, Yellow & Blue
Kung Fu Granny
Cookies for Sale
The KoAloha Ukulele Story
Fortune Hunters
364 Cranes
Magritte Moment
Bite Me
Passage
Long Distance
Since You’ve Been Ong
Word
Skate Free
In my home
A Green Mountain in the Drawer
Running Dragon
The Offering
Parallel Adele
The Loneliness of the Short-Order Cook
The 1st Annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Announces Call for Entries
May 31, 2008
Philadelphia Asian American Film and Filmmakers is now accepting submissions for its 1st Annual Asian American Film Festival. Held from October 9 - 12, 2008, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival is dedicated to supporting Asian American films and filmmakers by education, interaction, and participation throughout the Philadelphia area.
To be eligible, short and feature productions must be directed by, produced by, or starring Asian Americans, or with subject matter concerning Asian American issues. The selected entries will be screened during the festival.
Deadlines for submissions are July 7th for early and August 25 for final. Discounts are also available for any early and electronic entries through Withoutabox.com.
Our link for electronic submissions and more detailed guidelines for entries can be found online on the official PAAFF website, www.phillyasianfilmfest.org (click “Festival”). Any questions regarding submissions can also be directed to programming@phillyasianfilmfest.org.
The 1st Annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Launches This Fall
May 2, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) is proud to announce its inaugural launch this October.
As the first Asian American Film Festival in Philadelphia’s history, PAAFF is a unique entity. The Philadelphia metropolitan area is home to one of the largest Asian American populations in the country (204,491)1, yet lacks in the diversity of events that cater to Asian Americans. PAAFF is a venue that gives voice to Asian Americans through a wide spectrum of films and programs which are open to all, Asian and non-Asian alike, and will be presented primarily in the English language.
PAAFF will take place in some of the premier venues in Philadelphia and will feature many of the top movies directed by, produced by, and starring Asian Americans. The open call for entries (shorts/features/documentaries) will begin in June.
In addition to the film screenings, there will be panel discussions, Q & A’s with filmmakers, after parties and live performances from some of the top Asian American musical artists.
In its inaugural year, PAAFF’s theme is “Indiependence”; tying in elements of Philadelphia’s great history, along with the significance of Asian Americans breaking through in film.
This is a celebration of films that are distinctively independent, mainstream, introspective, hilarious, action packed, spine tingling, romantic and defying categorization and expectations.
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Sponsorship opportunities are currently available.
(The Greater Philadelphia Film Office is PAAFF’s fiscal sponsor)
For more information please visit: www.PhillyAsianFilmFest.org
1 U.S. Census Bureau, 2006.
