Center for Asian American Media

Memoirs of a Superfan, Vol. 3.5

Posted April 21, 2008 by johnfong in SFIAAFF 2008, Guest Blog

never_forever.jpg During the 2008 San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival, I sat down with director Gina Kim to discuss her latest film, NEVER FOREVER, which is currently playing in San Francisco at the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas.
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Memoirs of a Superfan, Vol. 3.4

Posted March 28, 2008 by johnfong in Guest Blog, SFIAAFF

home_song_stories.jpg Seeing only two movies in two days might put a Superfan into withdrawals, but when they’re as good as THE HOME SONG STORIES and AMAL, you feel like you’re getting your full dose.
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Om Shanti Om and Planet B-Boy Win Audience Awards

Posted March 25, 2008 by johnfong in SFIAAFF 2008, News, Uncategorized

west32ndaudience2.jpg At the conclusion of the screenings in San Jose that ran March 21 - 23, the winners of the Comcast Audience Awards were announced.
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The Festival on Jaman

Posted March 24, 2008 by johnfong in SFIAAFF 2008, Special

atg.jpg Starting on March 24th until April 3rd, 4 shorts and 1 feature length documentary from the 26th SFIAAFF will be up LIVE and FREE on Jaman.
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Filmmakers Discussion Panel, Saturday 3/22 3-5PM

Posted March 22, 2008 by johnfong in Event, Special, SFIAAFF

amal-02.jpg Join us for an intimate conversation at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in San José, as three of the highlighted directors at this year's SFIAAFF discuss the art and craft of independent filmmaking.
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SFIAAFF Announces Winners!

Posted March 21, 2008 by johnfong in SFIAAFF 2008, News

santa-mesa-4.jpg The 26th SFIAAFF is proud to announce its 2008 award winners in the categories of Best Narrative Feature and Best Documentary Feature.
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The Festival moves to San Jose March 21-23

Posted March 20, 2008 by johnfong in News, SFIAAFF

amal-02.jpg SFIAAFF is proud to present for the eighth year, the Festival in San Jose. Running from March 21-23 the Festival will screen 17 dynamic and exiting works at the Camera 12 Cinemas.
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2008 Festival Program Now Online

Posted by johnfong in News, SFIAAFF

sfiaaff_570×290.gif The full 26th SFIAAFF program is now available online! For tickets and more information CLICK HERE.
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Southwest Airlines I LUV FILM Contest, Winner’s Festival Blog

Posted by johnfong in SFIAAFF 2008, Guest Blog, Special

new_iluvfilm_caam_570×290.gif SPOTTED: A green t-shirt clad volunteer usher who I’ll dub “Madame Castro” who so kindly found me a seat on Opening Night. Little did I know, but ushering is a disguise for her unofficial job as designated matchmaker for all the eligible singles at SFIAAFF.
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Memoirs of a Superfan, Vol. 3.3

Posted by johnfong in Guest Blog, SFIAAFF

breeze-1.jpg A GENTLE BREEZE IN THE VILLAGE was the most warm, pleasant two hours I could have ever asked for. I do have to say it “Turrelled” me, but in the most welcome way possible. It Turrelled my heart.
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