http://www.phillyasianfilmfest.org Indiependence Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:21:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.phillyasianfilmfest.org/2008/10/15/festival-wrap-awards/ Our Closing Night Film is the hilarious romantic comedy "Kissing Cousins" about a "relationship termination specialist" starring Samrat Chakrabarti (who's scheduled to attend for Q & A), Rebecca Hazlewood (from the UK hit series "Dog Eat Dog"), Zack Ward ("Transformers"), PJ Byrne ("Evan Almighty"), Gerry Bednob ("40 Year Old Virgin"), ... http://www.phillyasianfilmfest.org/2008/10/12/closing-night-film-free-after-party-presented-by-harrahs-chester/ 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 ... http://www.phillyasianfilmfest.org/2008/10/02/the-1st-annual-philadelphia-asian-american-film-festival-launches/ 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 ... http://www.phillyasianfilmfest.org/2008/09/18/congratulations-to-the-selected-festival-films/ Join us at our Preview Party/Fundraiser next Tuesday, September 16th from 5:30-7pm at the Asian Arts Initiative (1219 Vine Street). -Watch a preview of the films that will be playing at the film festival -Enjoy live music with food and drink -$10 - $100 sliding scale donations (All funds go towards launching the film ... http://www.phillyasianfilmfest.org/2008/09/09/preview-party-festival-trailer/ The 1st Annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival will take place from: Thursday, October 9th to Sunday, October 12th Our opening night film will screen at The Bridge: Cinema de Lux (40th & Walnut Sts) from 7-9pm and a reception will immediately follow. The remaining films and panels will be hosted at ... http://www.phillyasianfilmfest.org/2008/08/21/venues-and-dates-announced/ Due to overwhelming demand, we've extended our call for entries deadline to Monday, August 25th. To submit a film (short/feature/documentary), please click on the image below. For any questions, email: info@phillyasianfilmfest.org http://www.phillyasianfilmfest.org/2008/08/11/submission-deadline-extended-to-august-25th/ Thanks to everyone who helped make our City Hall fundraiser and silent auction on Wednesday a success. Special thanks to our guest speakers David Oh, Gregory DeShields, Andrew Toy and our keynote speaker Sharon Pinkenson, Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office. We also wanted to thank the following people in ... http://www.phillyasianfilmfest.org/2008/07/25/city-hall-wrap-summer-event-denim-thurs-july-31st/ You are cordially invited to a Wine & Beer Fundraiser to support the 1st Annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:30 – 7:30pm City Hall, Conversation Hall (2nd floor) Philadelphia, PA Drinks and Hors d'oeuvres will be served. (Click to view a full list of our sponsors) Keynote Speakers & Silent Auction (For a list ... http://www.phillyasianfilmfest.org/2008/07/17/city-hall-fundraiser-wed-july-23rd-530-730pm/ Philadelphia Asian American Film & Filmmakers will be hosting a fundraiser at Conversation Hall which is on the 2nd floor of City Hall, on Wednesday, July 23rd from 5:30-7:30pm. Hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer will be served. Requested donation is $50. (More details to come) Festival Director Joe ... http://www.phillyasianfilmfest.org/2008/07/07/fundraisers-interviews-and-a-short-film-screening/