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AAFilmLab ‘Connections’: Wine & Cheese Networking Event Fri., May 27th

Posted: Friday, May 13, 2011

Introducing ‘AAFilmLab Connections’ and Activities Coordinator, Jennifer Betit Yen

To assist us as we expand to include more networking opportunities and forge connections throughout the entertainment community, we are excited to introduce ‘AAFilmLab Connections’ and Activities Coordinator, Jennifer Betit Yen.

Under the umbrella of ‘AAFilmLab Connections’ Jennifer will be coordinating activities within the AAFilmLab community, facilitating closer knit connections and networking opportunities, outside of our other programs, and fostering broader support, presence, and sense of community to the rest of NYC’s extended community of filmmakers, actors, writers, and organizations.

We will kick off ‘AAFilmLab Connections’ with a wine and cheese networking opportunity.

WHEN: Friday, May 27th, 8-11pm in Midtown West.

WHAT TO BRING:
1. a bottle of wine OR your favorite cheese and cracker/fruit and veggie combo to share; and
2. an industry friend (a fellow actor/writer/director/etc) who would like to meet and mingle.

**Not mandatory to bring anything, however, highly encouraged**

WHERE: PLEASE follow RSVP instructions for the address and other details.

RSVP: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with the following by May 20th:
1. your name & trade
2. guest’s name and trade
3. what food or beverage item you will be bringing.
4.    subject: “May 27th RSVP”

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Upcoming AAFilmLab Schedule (1st Thursday & 2nd Half of the Month):
Thursday, May 19th - “Industry Spotlight”
Thursday, May 27th – “Connections” (NEW PROGRAM)
Thursday, Jun. 9th – “Industry Spotlight”

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better. If you find our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit. Thanks!

AAFilmLab.org


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MEETINGS/WORKSHOP

72 Hour Film Shootout Theme Announcement ONLINE & LIVE at Launch Party July 15th

Posted: Wednesday, July 06, 2011

AT 8PM EDT, JULY 15th, The 72 Hour Film Shootout THEME WILL BE ANNOUNCED simultaneously:
ONLINE at www.72HourFilmShootout.com
and
LIVE NYC: Launch Party at Zinc Bar, 82 W. 3rd St. btw Thompson & Sullivan
New York, NY

The Launch Party at Zinc Bar in NYC will be 6PM - 8:30PM, with performances by Late Cambrian and Brad Go. FREE!!!!

RSVP at Facebook Event Invite
or via Email: info[at]aafilmlab[dot]org

REGISTER ONLINE NOW FOR THE SHOOTOUT AT www.72hourfilmshootout.com!
DEADLINE: July 15th, BEFORE the announcement of the theme!!

You will have 72 hours to write, shoot and edit a 5 minute film based on the theme we give you. Details on the website.

Grand Prize: $1000
1st Runner Up: $500
2nd Runner Up: $250
Supercapitalist Story Award: $500

Individual Awards:
Best Actor - gets a one on one meeting w/ Marci Philips, director of ABC Casting
Best Actress - gets a one on one meeting w/ Marci Philips, director of ABC Casting
Best Director
Best Cinematographer
Best Editor
Best Original Use of Theme

Our Top 10 Films and Individual Awards will be presented at our Awards Ceremony, which takes place in August 13th as part of the NY Asian American Film Festival!
JOIN THE 72 Hour Film Shootout FAN PAGE!

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OTHER NEWS & EVENTS

‘A Rainy Day for Earthworms’ - An indie film by Gary Mei

Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2011

My name is Eileen Ann, and I’m the producer of “A Rainy Day for Earthworms,” by director Gary Mei. Set in Chinatown, Earthworms is an independent film that follows the perspective of a first-generation Chinese-American child after a tragedy shakes his community. My friends have been working on this film since last May, and we’re almost finished with production.
We hope that you’ll learn more and spread the word about the film using the links I have included below:
Kickstarter project for backers with the official Earthworms trailer.
Q&A with the film’s production crew on Facebook.
Press coverage:
- indieWIRE
- Angry Asian Man

More

Film Competition: “3AF Video Smackdown”

Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2011

3AF (Asian American Advertising Federation) has launched a contest called “3AF Video Smackdown.” They are seeking to gather information on how young Asian Americans consume media. (including but not limited to TV, magazines, cell phone apps, radio, online, concerts, etc.) That’s where you come in. You don’t have to be Asian American to answer the question, but in which case, feel free to answer it on behalf of your Asian American friends.

Just to give you an idea…
“You know when you find that insanely hilarious video on YouTube that you can’t resist sharing with everyone and their mom? Do we have to mention the time that you got lost in your own neighborhood because you didn’t have your Google Maps app on your phone to rely on?” The list goes on obviously.

Ok so let’s get to the hard and fast answers you want:
Who should do… More

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GIGS & CASTINGS

Friday, January 13, 2012

LA Asian Pacific Film Fest May 10-20: C3 PROJECT MARKET

Though the deadline has past, this is something we should all know about for the future.

LA Asian Pacific Film Fest May 10-20: C3 PROJECT… More

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

CASTING: “My Brother, My Hero” Staged Reading (NYC)

MY BROTHER, MY HERO
Yangtze Repertory Theatre in collaboration with the Asian American Film Lab
Staged Read of full length play @… More

Sunday, November 27, 2011

CASTING: Korean Actress & a Contortionist ASAP (NYC)

CASTING: Korean Actress & a Contortionist ASAP (NYC)

A Korean writer named Jennivere Song Lee (add her on fb) is filming a teaser for a… More

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

CASTING: M/F Asians for Short Video (Union/Non-Union) (NYC)

CASTING Asian males and females for short video (Union/Non-Union)

Casting for Mandarin or Korean speaking male and female Asian talent, to portray couples in their… More

Thursday, November 17, 2011

CASTING: Female Mandarin Speaking Actresses (NYC)

CASTING: Female Mandarin Speaking Actresses (NYC)
Mandarin speaking actresses needed for NYC voiceover session Dec 12 and 13.

Project: The Epic Adventures of Princess… More

Monday, November 14, 2011

CASTING: Asians for Columbia MFA Thesis (NYC)

Columbia University MFA Thesis Film Casting

Raymond Yeung (director) is casting “RUB”, a thesis short-film for Columbia University MFA program. The film is about the… More

Saturday, November 12, 2011

CASTING: Asian Male & Female for Webseries Pilot (NYC)

CASTING: Asian Male & Female for Webseries Pilot:
1 Asian American male (20s) and 1 Asian American female (20s) for a web series pilot… More