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Lee Wang
Posted October 31, 2007 by michella in Filmmaker Profile, In Theatres, Featured
Filmmaker Lee Wang showed her film, SOMEONE ELSE’S WAR at the 2007 San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival. We got a chance to sit down and talk with her about her film, civilian contractors in Iraq, and documentary filmmaking. Check out our conversation in the featured video section to learn more about Lee and her powerful film.
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TRE Opens in SF
Posted February 15, 2008 by tarogoto in In Theatres
Eric Byler's TRE, winner of SFIAAFF's Special Jury Award last year, opens at the 4 Star Theatres in San Francisco.
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Watch and Interact with SFIAAFF events Online!
Posted March 12, 2008 by rsotelo in CAAM Events, Featured
We will be using Yahoo! Live to broadcast live on www.asianamericanmedia.org from SFIAAFF events. You will be able to people watch as well as chat with festival goers and maybe ask a question to a filmmaker or two.
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JAMAN/SFIAFF Ticket Giveaway
Posted March 14, 2008 by rsotelo in CAAM Events
SFIAAFF partner, jaman.com is giving away 3 free films on Jaman for the first 500 people who register at www.jaman.com/sfiaaff
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Private: Film Festival Assistant Director & Programmer
Posted June 11, 2008 by rsotelo in Uncategorized
POSITION: Full-time, exempt, generous benefits
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: August 4, 2008 start-date
PAY: Salary commensurate with experience
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Center for Asian American Media seeks a highly qualified individual to join the year-round staff of the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) in a key film programming and management capacity. The SFIAAFF is [...]
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SFIAAFF Call for Entries Closed
Posted July 14, 2008 by ckwon in Opportunities, CAAM Events, Featured
Thank you for your submissions! The SFIAAFF Call for Entries is now closed. Filmmakers will be notified of their acceptance by late January 2009.
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Chi-hui tell us about his Flaherty experience
Posted July 18, 2008 by in Film Events
Check out the article Chi-hui Yang, our SFIAAFF Director, wrote about his experience curating the Flaherty Film Seminar, which took place this past June in upstate New York. It is unique look into this year’s seminar and its themes.
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SFIAAFF Members-Only Sneak Preview at Dolby Labs
Posted December 30, 2008 by Luis in Film Events, CAAM Events
For its annual members-only Dolby screening on January 14, CAAM is pleased to offer a sneak preview of two remarkable works which will be presented at the 2009 San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival.
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Still Lives: Unseen China and the Films of Jia Zhangke at USF
Posted October 18, 2009 by Luis in Film Events, CAAM Events
Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke (Still Life, 24 City, Unknown Pleasures) is perhaps the most significant artist working in China today. In this session, Chi-hui Yang, Director of SFIAAFF, will discuss and show clips from Jia's films, and illustrate how his works reveal the invisible side of China's modernization.
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Festival Stars: Where are they now? (Part 1)
Posted November 1, 2007 by johnfong in Uncategorized
Are Dan “Bjorn Turoque” Crane (“To air is human, to air guitar, divine”) and David “C-Diddy” Jung (“Asian fury, air supremacy”) of AIR GUITAR NATION still rocking the air?
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New Look, Fresh Content
Posted October 31, 2007 by johnfong in Uncategorized
Welcome to the Festival page on the new CAAM website! We are very excited to present this brand new page with a different spin and whole new look.
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Beyond Finishing The Game: A Look At Asian American Grassroots Outreach
Posted by johnfong in Featured
Long the biggest challenge for Asian American cinema has been one of access – finding a way for the films that are being made (and we know they are being made, and are good!) to reach the eyeballs of people.
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AMERICAN PASTIME Screening
Posted November 14, 2007 by johnfong in Uncategorized
In case you missed AMERICAN PASTIME at this year's Festival, a free screening of AMERICAN PASTIME Saturday November 17th 2pm in San Francisco!
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Dinner and a Movie with Taro
Posted November 16, 2007 by johnfong in Uncategorized
Dinner and a Movie is a regular series with SFIAAFF staff members. This edition features Taro, the Festival Assistant Director, and his picks for a good time out on the town.
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Festival Stars: Where are they now? (Part 2)
Posted November 14, 2007 by johnfong in Uncategorized
Has Jimmy (Roger Fan) reverted back to his old ways and been dumped again by his girlfriend Stephanie (Emily Liu) in THE TROUBLE WITH ROMANCE?
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And Now, A Word From…
Posted November 21, 2007 by johnfong in Uncategorized
Our Sponsor Manager, Theresa!
My Sponsor, My Friend: A Thanksgiving Sonnet.
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Colma: The Musical and Me
Posted November 26, 2007 by johnfong in Featured
Richard Wong world premiered his debut feature film, COLMA: THE MUSICAL, at SFIAAFF and since then the film has gone on to play at numerous film festivals, screened theatrically and now has just come out on DVD. The guest blogger of the month, Rich writes about his journey with COLMA: THE MUSICAL.
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Dinner and a Movie with Grace
Posted December 24, 2007 by johnfong in Uncategorized
Dinner and a Movie is a regular series with SFIAAFF staff members. This edition features Grace, the Publicity Coordinator, and her picks for a good time.
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Back to the Kabuki
Posted December 12, 2007 by johnfong in Uncategorized
The Festival is proud to announce the 26th edition, March 13-23, 2008, will once again be back at the newly remodeled Sundance Cinemas Kabuki.
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FOX Diversity Casting Workshop
Posted February 11, 2008 by ellen in Uncategorized
Calling all APA actors! FOX Diversity will be in town during the Festival in March. Now is your chance to be discovered and show them what you're made of.
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SFIAAFF Call for Entries Closed
Posted July 14, 2008 by ckwon in Featured, Uncategorized
Thank you for your submissions! The SFIAAFF Call for Entries is now closed. Filmmakers will be notified of their acceptance by late January 2009.
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New Series: Filmmaker on Filmmaker
Posted August 13, 2008 by ckwon in Uncategorized
Welcome to Filmmaker on Filmmaker – a new series all about filmmakers talking about other filmmakers. First up - Richie Mehta.
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Festival Stars, Where Are They Now?
Posted November 10, 2008 by ckwon in Uncategorized
Yes indeed! There was a major buzz going around the air as 2008 SFIAAFF movie-goers cheered in excitement over the amazing films that were presented in last year’s program. After almost a year has passed, the buzz continues. Here, CAAM gives you a run-down of some of the current happenings of your favorite 2008 SFIAAFF films, where they’ve been, and where they’re headed…
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Fasten Your Seatbelts! Official Festival Launch Party Takes off Friday, February 13, 2009
Posted February 10, 2009 by menriquez in Featured
OFFICIAL FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY! Be the first on your block to pick up the Festival program guide hot off the press, meet local filmmakers, and mix and mingle with fellow festival goers! Friday February 13 at 111 Minna Gallery.
SAVE THE DATE! March 12-22, SFIAAFF 2009
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Introducing… The 27th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival!
Posted February 11, 2009 by menriquez in Uncategorized
The 27th annual San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
(SFIAAFF), which showcases the best Asian and Asian American films from
around the globe takes place March 12-22, 2009 in San Francisco, Berkeley
and San Jose.
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SFIAAFF 2009 schedule changes
Posted February 12, 2009 by vicciho in Uncategorized
Please note the screening time changes for the following programs at the SFIAAFF 2009.
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SFIAAFF 2009 Opening Night Film + Gala Reception Tonight
Posted March 11, 2009 by menriquez in Featured
The 27th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival opens with Lee Yoon-ki's MY DEAR ENEMY, a breezy, pitch-perfect ride through the streets of Seoul and into the unsuspecting world of two ex-lovers, ENEMY brims with warmth and possibility while mining the magic, mystery and foibles of human relations.
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White on Rice: Uncensored on iChat
Posted March 16, 2009 by ckwon in Spotlight, Festival
Why is this man in a gorilla costume? And where can you get a banana suit? I caught up with David Boyle, the director of White on Rice, to answer these and other deep questions about his new hilarious feature premiering at the 2009 SFIAAFF.
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SFIAAFF WRAPS UP 27TH YEAR
Posted May 3, 2009 by ckwon in Festival, Featured
The San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (March 12 – 22, 2009), presented by the Center for Asian American Media, wrapped with an estimated attendance of over 25,000, including over 200 filmmakers, actors and industry guests.
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SFIAAFF Video Blog: A Peek Into the Life of Dick Ho
Posted August 4, 2009 by Luis in Spotlight, In-Depth
Festival intern Tracy Wang catches up with SFIAAFF alumni Jeff Lei about "Dick Ho" and his experience as the enigmatic Asian male porn star.
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Between Cynicism and Hope by Geraldine Ah-Sue
Posted August 27, 2009 by ckwon in In-Depth
I've been thinking about the idea of suspicion lately. There is a lot to be wary about, and yet the idea of suspicion presents an infinite range of possibility – for the creation of counter-narratives and counter-cultures, for example. I would argue that there must be some slight inkling of suspicion that continues to motivate the work that CAAM does today.
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REPORT CARD: A GLANCE AT ASIAN AMERICAN FILM IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Posted September 14, 2009 by ckwon in In-Depth
In examining the variety of classes offered at institutions around the nation, Tracy finds some valuable information about the trends, both changing and consistent, in Asian American Film education. A list of interesting factoids that will make you scratch your head.
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