2009 Asian American International Film Festival Announces Full Feature Film Lineup NEW YORK (June 24, 2009) -- Asian CineVision (ACV) announced the full lineup of feature films selected to screen at the 32nd Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) during a fundraising event last night at BLVD. The event was hosted by Julie Chang, entertainment reporter for FOX5 NY, and attended by City Councilman John Liu, who greeted attendees with his statement of support. The festival will showcase 14 feature films and 50 short films during the weekend of July 23 - 26, 2009.(read more) Back to top

2009 Asian American International Film Festival Announces Short Film Program NEW YORK (June 3, 2009) Asian CineVision (ACV) announced today the short films selected to screen at the 32nd Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF), which will feature 50 films either about the Asian community or created by artists of Asian descent. The selection, which includes short films from 10 different countries, includes seven world premieres, two international premieres, and ten New York premieres.(read more) Back to top

2009 Executive Producer: Liliana Chen NEW YORK (April 30, 2009) Asian CineVision announces Liliana Chen of eLcie Media Services as its new Executive Producer of this year's Asian American International Film Festival. Ms. Chen's active involvement with the non-profit community, along with a strong record of bringing Asian and Asian-American projects into the spotlight of mainstream media make her the ideal partner for the festival, now in its 32nd consecutive year... (read more) Back to top

Call for Entries 2nd Annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival The 2nd Annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) is now accepting submission for the following festival award categories: Narrative Fiction (70 mins+) Documentary (35 mins+) Short Film (1-30 mins) Regular Deadline (postmarked): May 8, 2009* Final Deadline (postmarked): June 13, 2009 *Filmmakers (Asian and non-Asian) are encouraged to submit their films early to save money on enry fees and to beat the final deadline crunch. Works in progress will not be accepted. More info: phillyasianfilmfest.org Submit online: withoutabox Back to top

NATIONAL FESTIVAL TOUR 08/09 Bring the annual Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) to your school, community event, corporate affinity group, film club, budding festival, or other independent film screening event! If you missed the AAIFF in July or are located somewhere far from NYC, you can still take advantage of AAIFF's curatorial excellence and see the best in new Asian/Asian American independent cinema. How? Via the ACV National Festival Tour. Each year, select films from AAIFF--both feature-length and curated shorts programs--are available for rental at reasonable prices year-round. A generous percentage of the rental fee goes directly to the filmmakers, so your participation in The Tour is a great way to support emerging Asian American artists. Visit our National Festival Tour page to view full film and program descriptions, including Our Recommendations and programs by subject area. And join our group on Facebook so you can get updates on other groups renting Tour programs around the country. --- Special thanks to our National Tour Media Sponsor, Hyphen Magazine MOVING IMAGINATIONS ON MNN Manhattan residents turn to Channel 34 on Sunday, December 28at 930P for the second season of Moving Imaginations: The Best of AAIFF '08 on Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN). The season premiered on September 28 with the shorts program "Breaking the Mold," which rethinks the question of what is an Asian American film, followed by "Lens Crafted," which highlights Asian (North) American filmmakers who weave together individual and collective histories, and "Risky Business," a program featuring films which push the boundaries of craft. The program continues every other Sunday at 930P. The next program will air on March 22, featuring "After the wave: New Korean shorts". To watch: Manhattan residents turn to Channel 34 or online at MNN.org. Back to top

AAIFF08: New Landscapes Podcasts Missed the New Landscapes panel series at the Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) '08? Download the podcasts: China and the Environment Policy makers shape the political landscape while media artists capture the natural and industrial panorama of China through a critical lens. Extra Lives: Intersections of Video Games and Film Four gamers/filmmakers/artists nerd out and debate whether or not the field has yet to see its CITIZEN KANE of video games. On Asian/American Aesthetics David Henry Hwang and Wayne Wang parley whether or not "passive aggression" can be considered an aesthetic, regardless of what their therapists have to say about it. One On One with Jessica Yu Yes, she admits, she can be a bit obsessive about her projects--documentary films are her passion--but, no, she's definitely not an egoist. Hear more. Back to top

Support ACV and independent media! As we gear up for the 2009 Asian American International Film Festival, your support is now more crucial than ever. Your contributions enable ACV to continue its support of excellent independent Asian and Asian American media artists and their work. Please make a generous tax-deductible contribution online so we can continue supporting their voices and talents.   Back to top