AAFilmLab is proud to announce the acceptance of several films from AAFilmLab Members into the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival.

Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival 2008 from Tim Pachuau on Vimeo.
This year’s films include:
“Kung Fu Granny”
AAFilmLab Members: Myra Sito Velasquez (Director), Sunah Kim (Producer), David Hou (1st AD), Peter Chin (Sound Recordist)

“Since You’ve Been Ong” from the 4th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout

The Top 10 Films from the 5th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout
“Drain”
“Cold War”
“Miles, Apart”
“No Holding Back”
“First Goodbye Cleaning Agency”
“Killer Headline”
“Say Goodbye” (Team Cineasia)
“Say Goodbye” (Team Vision)
“Suspense’s How to Jedi Mind Trick the B*itches”
“A First Goodbye”

We congratulate all the filmmakers for their hard work and efforts.
For more information on the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, visit: http://www.phillyasianfilmfest.org/

It is with both pride and sorrow to announce that AAFilmLab’s Fundraising Chair Hai Ninh has accepted a position as Field Organizer for the Obama Philadelphia Campaign. Hai has left New York City and will be in Philadelphia until the election in November. We are sorry to have Hai leave us but the Obama campaign is something that we have all known to be of great personal importance to Hai. With less than two months left before the election, we know that Hai’s days will be long and difficult but his character and work ethic will be a great asset to the Obama Campaign. The Asian American Film Lab wishes him well in his new professional and personal endeavor to have Barack Obama elected the next President of the United State.

AAFilmLab is welcomes everyone back from the summer with the Film and Food Mixer, Tuesday, Sept 23 at 7:30pm. Bring your film for screening and casual discussion. If you haven’t got a film, bring food instead. See old friends and meet new ones. This meeting is free and open to the public. Bringing a film or food is optional, but encouraged. RSVP to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with subject line: FILM AND FOOD. Specify if you will be bringing film or food. Please include a brief synopsis of your film. Films can be shorts, trailers, music videos or scenes from features in progress.

CONFIRMED FILMS:
KUNG FU GRANNY
AAFilmLab Member Myra Sito Velasquez’s “Kung Fu Granny” premiered last week at the Urbanworld Film Festival in NYC. The crew of “KUNG FU GRANNY” also included AAFilmLab members Sunah Kim (Producer), Peter Chin (Sound Recordist) and David Hou (1st AD).

GOOD, BYE
AAFilmLab Member Sean Tarjyoto’s “Good, Bye.” is a dramedy that chronicles the beginning and possible end of an interracial relationship in New York’s Chinatown.

LOVELESS
AAFilmLab Member Edde LeBron’s “Loveless” is a story of 2 lovers who discover each is married.  Matters get worse when the couple decides to break the news to their respective spouses.  Part one of the “Love in Chinatown” trilogy. In Cantonese with English Subtitles.

***GOT A FILM? Bring it!***

AAFilmLab is a Community Partner of the 2008 New York Korean Film Festival. AAFilmLab members can purchase discounted tickets from http://www.koreanfilmfestival.org as. AAFilmLab will be listed once you add ticket(s) to your cart. Tickets for the Opening Night Reception are $25 for AAFilmLab members. Regular pricing is $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

Now in its eighth year, this will mark the first time that the New York Korean Film Festival will host an Opening Reception. To be held at the elegant The Times Center on August 21, 2008 at 6:00 PM, the event promises to kick start what will be a great film festival. The 400 guests will be treated to a catered cocktail reception to be followed by a special screening of Hwang Jin-Yi and special appearances by director Chang Youn-hyun and actor Yoo Ji-tae. Korean American actor John Cho will host the event. At the opening reception, the film festival will also announce the winners of its short film program.

To purchase tickets:
http://www.koreasociety.org/upcoming_events/nykff_opening_reception/flypage_new.html
Choose Member Discount: AAFilmLab

The 5th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout Award Winners were announced live today on stage as a special program of the Asian American International Film Festival in New York City.

Click for full list of winning films.

Time is running out! Shootout Audience Award voting closes at 12pm EST, Friday, July 11.

The Audience Award winner will be announced live and on stage this Sunday at the Shootout Awards.

For details and to purchase tickets:
http://aaiff.org/2008/content/72-hour-shootout

The 5th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout Awards are live this Sunday, July 13, at Asia Society, New York City. Presented with Asian Cinevision as a special program of the Asian American International Film Festival, the Shootout Awards begin at 12:30pm. Find out who will be in The Top 10 Films, who will be Best Of, who will win the Chinatown Award, who will claim the Audience Award, and who will be crowned Grand Prize Winner.
http://aaiff.org/2008/content/72-hour-shootout

To purchase tickets:
https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/605182

Reception to follow immediately at Stir NYC, 1363 First Avenue (btwn 72nd and 73rd St).
Free shuttle transportation provided by Toyota.
Get a free beer with your ticket stub compliments of Singha Beer (while supplies last).
http://www.stirnyc.com/

Voting has now begun for this year’s Shootout Audience Award! Watch all of this year’s film entries in streaming Hi-Def on 72hourfilmshootout.com, then vote and comment.

In order to ensure fairness in voting, you must register on Ningin.com to create a unique user account. You will then be allowed to vote. You are allowed to vote ONCE, and ONLY ONCE. You must pick YOUR FAVORITE, and can ONLY VOTE FOR ONE FILM.  Each film represents hard work from each team. They each deserve a look. So watch them all, then vote for YOUR favorite film.

These films are the products of blood, sweat, tears and stress - true filmmaking experiences! Please take the time to sit, get comfortable and watch them all before voting!

The Audience Award winner will be announced live and on stage at the NY Asian American International Film Festival on July 13, 12:30pm!
http://aaiff.org/2008/content/72-hour-shootout

http://www.72hourfilmshootout.com

Congrats to all the Teams and their hard work this weekend!
You survived creative adversities and came out stronger from it.
Be proud.
Sleep well.
JUDGING BEGINS IN 24 HOURS.

a first goodbye

This is what we’ve all been waiting for…

This Friday, June 20th, 2008, at 8pm, the long awaited Theme will be announced at the Shootout Launch Party and posted simultaneously on http://www.72hourfilmshootout.com.

Starting at 6pm, come kickoff the start of the 5th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout! If you are an actor, writer, director, or film fan looking to join a team, we will be making team match-ups at the event. Come to find new team members, join an existing team, and meet other local filmmakers.  Also, if you would like to participate in the Shootout, we will have Registration on-site, so it’s not too late to sign-up! 

As a special treat, New York hip hop sensations Koba and DJ Boo will be performing live at the launch party. Representatives from Shootout sponsors Asia Cinevision, The Museum of Chinese in America’s (MOCA) Chinatown Film Project, Deluxe, Ningin.com, and Aspire Asian Film Circle will be on hand to meet guests and share a few words about this year’s Shootout and their own projects.

Save the date for the Shootout Awards this year on July 13, 12:30pm, at Asia Society (725 Park Ave, NYC), presented as part of the Asian American International Film Festival.

WHITE RABBIT LOUNGE
145 E. Houston Street (Btwn Forsyth St and Eldridge St)
East Village, New York, NY
(212) 477-5005
http://www.whiterabbitnyc.com

NO COVER, NO GUEST LIST.
NO ONE UNDER 21 WILL BE ADMITTED.

DOORS OPEN @ 6PM
THEME ANNOUNCED @ 8PM

NYC Shootout Teams looking for actors should swing by this week’s AAFilmLab Casting Workshop with Susan Shopmaker. Susan has worked as casting director for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, SHORT BUS, THE MOTEL, RED DOORS, and WEST 32ND.

Actors are also very welcome to attend, of course! All advance RSVP reading slots have already been filled by Members. There are two remaining open slots that will be randomly selected at the workshop. The two random slots are open to Members and non-members. Readers will be provided with materials at the workshop. Bring headshots!

Free for AAFilmLab Members. $10 for non-members.
Time: Seating begins at 7pm. Workshop begins at 7:30pm.
Location: 19 West 26th Street, 5th Floor

Asian American Film Lab and Ningin.com are proud to unveil the new 72 Hour Film Shootout website. You’ll find the latest news for the Shootout, FAQs, registration forms, event photos, team info, and past Shootout films! Plus find new team members or join an existing team in the new AAFilmLab forums.

You’ll also be able to vote for this year’s Audience Award on the new 72 Hour Film Shootout website. The Audience Award winner will be announced at the Shootout Awards Ceremony on July 13 at the Asian American International Film Festival in New York City. The Audience Award winning team will receive an Apple iPhone provided by media sponsor Ningin.com.

Get ready for the kickoff of this year’s Shootout at 8pm, Friday, June 20. The Theme will be announced live at White Rabbit Lounge in New York City and simultaneously online at 72HourFilmShootout.com.

You emailed us saying the website was bogged down.
You called us and said you were out shooting on location.
You came to the Shootout Social, got excited, stayed way too late and couldn’t make it to the Post Office.

We listened.

Early Registration deadline for the 5th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout is EXTENDED TO JUNE 6.
Registration Forms must be postmarked by FRIDAY, JUNE 6.

Early Bird Registration deadline for the 5th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout is TOMORROW. Registration Forms must be postmarked by June 3. Early Bird Registration is only $50.

Download Registration Forms and Rules at:
http://www.72hourfilmshootout.com
Click on STEP-BY-STEP to get started!

This year’s Shootout is better than ever with over $5000 in prizes from Deluxe Post Production, Final Draft, and Ningin.com.

The top ten finalists The Top 10 will screen at the New York Asian American International Film Festival organized by Asian Cinevision (July 10-19, 2008), the First Annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (October 24-30, 2008), and a special screening event organized by NYC-based Aspire Asian Film Circle.

This year’s Shootout will include a special category juried by the Musuem of Chinese in America (MoCA). Films that incorporate Chinatown as a location or theme are entered into the “Chinatown Award” category. Selection of the winning film will be decided by both MoCA and AAFilmLab. (The inclusion of the Chinatown element of a film has no bearing whatsoever on judging for other award categories.)

SEND YOUR REGISTRATION IN TODAY!

For more information, email:
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