ABOUT
Posted: Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Asian American Film Lab [AAFilmLab]
WHO WE ARE:
The Asian American Film Lab [501(c)3] is a collaborative dedicated to making films. We are directors, writers, actors, animators, editors, producers and more; who educate, challenge and support one another to create honestly, continually, and share our work.
WHAT WE STRIVE TO DO:
Share - Foster a community by sharing our passions and work, and giving back to one another by serving as resources and partners in filmmaking.
Educate - Improve in our thinking and artistic abilities through honest feedback, debate and inspiration.
Create - Generate and support opportunities for Asians to demonstrate their talent and gain experience and visibility in the entertainment industry.
Innovate - Seek out that which is unique and unconventional.
Evolve - Develop and adapt progressively.
OUR PROGRAMS:
"Unfinished Works"
"Industry Spotlight" Workshops/Discussions/Panels
"72 Hour Film Shootout"
72 Hour Film Shootout
The 72 Hour Film Shootout (“Shootout”) is a nationwide competition organized by AAfilmlab where filmmaking teams have 72 hours to write, shoot, edit and produce short films up to five minutes in length on a common theme. The intention of this competition is to create opportunities for Asian Americans to demonstrate their talent, gain exposure in the entertainment industry and to impact the visibility of Asian American stories and characters in film and television. At least one key production member and a lead actor from each team must be of Asian descent.
WHO WE ARE:
The Asian American Film Lab [501(c)3] is a collaborative dedicated to making films. We are directors, writers, actors, animators, editors, producers and more; who educate, challenge and support one another to create honestly, continually, and share our work.
WHAT WE STRIVE TO DO:
Share - Foster a community by sharing our passions and work, and giving back to one another by serving as resources and partners in filmmaking.
Educate - Improve in our thinking and artistic abilities through honest feedback, debate and inspiration.
Create - Generate and support opportunities for Asians to demonstrate their talent and gain experience and visibility in the entertainment industry.
Innovate - Seek out that which is unique and unconventional.
Evolve - Develop and adapt progressively.
OUR PROGRAMS:
"Unfinished Works"
"Industry Spotlight" Workshops/Discussions/Panels
"72 Hour Film Shootout"
72 Hour Film Shootout
The 72 Hour Film Shootout (“Shootout”) is a nationwide competition organized by AAfilmlab where filmmaking teams have 72 hours to write, shoot, edit and produce short films up to five minutes in length on a common theme. The intention of this competition is to create opportunities for Asian Americans to demonstrate their talent, gain exposure in the entertainment industry and to impact the visibility of Asian American stories and characters in film and television. At least one key production member and a lead actor from each team must be of Asian descent.
