Lightbox Film Center
3701 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
This block of four Sci-Fi genre narrative shorts explores a variety of not-so-distant futures dictated by technology and varying degrees of dystopia. Filmmakers expected in attendance for post-film Q&A Frenchies Director: Kuan-Fu Lin | 13 mins | USA After strange new neighbors move into his building, fear of the unknown makes a man start to suspect the worst of them. The Lie Game Director: Jyothi Kalyan Sura | 14 mins | USA After losing her boyfriend to depression, a computer scientist creates and anti-depression AI application and looks for funding to complete it. Following a string of failed interviews, she enters her final interview which turns into a bizarre challenge of lie detection. andLIFE Director: Jean Goto | 11 mins | USA Set in the near future when climate change has taken its irreversible toll on Earth, a dying man and his partner contemplate their past. Shabu Director: Kiersten Villanueva | 10 mins | USA Several years after America has placed a “kill-all” order on anyone suspected of dealing in the drug trade, a photojournalist discovers the corrupt nature of the world she lives in.
Asian Arts Initiative
1219 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
The 2008 PAAFF Film Industry Panel will focus on practical advice to aspiring actors and filmmakers seeking to break into the film business, with particular emphasis on the challenges facing Asian American actors and filmmakers. Michael Wingate Jones, Esq. Panel moderator, actor/filmmaker/attorney Anula Shetty Award-winning filmmaker and community teaching artist at Temple University, University of the Arts, Asian Arts Initiative, and Scribe Video Center. Benson Lee Director/producer of documentary feature, "Planet B-Boy" and nominated for grand jury prize at Sundance 1998 for narrative feature, "Miss Monday." Jason Loftus, C.S.A. SAG actor (The Sopranos), member of prestigious Casting Society of America (Heery Casting), and producer of upcoming independent feature film, "The Storyteller." Jeffrey D. Erb Executive producer and distributor of numerous feature films such as Tooth and Nail, The Speed of Life, Southern Gothic, and Just Add Water, CEO of Feverpitch Pictures and principal in Norristown Studios at Studio Centre Norristown (film studio in development). Lyman Chen Delaware Valley first generation Chinese-American SAG actor with speaking roles in The Departed, The Happening, and Tenure.</p?
Moderated by: Loraine Ballard Morrill (Clear Channel Radio) PAAFF is excited to present a free special event with Greg Pak, award-winning director of "Robot Stories" and writer of acclaimed Marvel Comics storylines such as "Planet Hulk," "World War Hulk," "Incredible Hercules" (with Fred Van Lente), and "Mageneto Testament." Greg's latest short film, "Mr. Green" starring Tim Kang (The Mentalist) is an Official Selection at PAAFF '10. Greg will be in attendance for life Q&A and will also be receiving the 2010 PAAFF Emerging Voice Award. For the latest about Greg's work, visit www.gregpak.com and twitter.com/gregpak
International House Philadelphia
3701 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival & Filmmakers presents a lively discussion of issues of Asian American cultural identity to lead into Opening Night 2010. This free special event uses a special screening of the HBO produced mini-documentary, "East of Main Street: Asians Aloud" as the point of departure for an informed discussion. EOMS:AA Examines the rich, broad, and unique experiences of the Asian American journey by collecting the diverse perspectives of 14 informative and entertaining individuals. Join our panel of distinguished members of the local Asian American community discussing what it means to be Asian American in America. Moderated by: Nydia Han - Action News 6 ABC reporter Nina Ahmad Chairperson, Mayor's Commission on Asian American Affairs Brad Baldia PAAFF Founding Member and Nat'l President, National Association of American Professionals Allen Chou President, Passion River Films Sebastian Ho Conley Emmy winner and writer/director of "Collin Hearts Kay" Susan Jin Davis Comcast VP Strategic Partnerships, Communications & Data Services Chi-hui Yang Film Programmer/Former Director, SF Int'l As Am. Film Festival Community Partner: The Greater Philadelphia Film Office
Film screening accompanied by a live performance by local musical artist Jason Min! Directors:Howie Shia, Lillian Chan, Serena Lee, Heather Keung, Lesley Loski Chan, Aram Siu Wai Collier, Joyce Wong Program Director:Aram Siu Wai Collier Musical Director:Arthur Yeung A group of artistically diverse, award-winning Chinese Canadian filmmakers were presented with a challenge: answer the question, "What is your Chinatown?" on film. The result is a collaboratively produced, multi-genre cinematic vision of Chinatown, where anything is possible and the unexpected is just the tip of the iceberg!Panel discussion will follow.
International House Philadelphia
3701 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
As Philadelphia Asian American Film & Filmmakers looks back back after 5 years, we present a lively discussion that will examine the advances Asian American filmmakers and actors have made in the industry in recent years. Our diverse panel will discuss their struggles and successes as they strive to make an impact in Hollywood. BD Wong will be honored with an award for his contributions as an actor! Moderated by: Richard Liu - MSNBC anchor Parry Shen Actor, Yes, We're Open Sarovar Banka Director, A Decent Arrangement Theresa Navarro Producer, Yes, We're Open Booboo Stewart Actor, White Frog BD Wong Actor, White Frog
