Community Programs & Screenings
2018
JUNE 23 | CONVOY
SDAFF AT THE SAN DIEGO NIGHT MARKET
Join SDAFF for the first-ever San Diego Night Market on Convoy Street, where we’ll be showing the tastiest food shorts from the San Diego Asian Film Festival!
Schedule of Films
VISION TEST (5 minutes)
How do you see America? Filmmaker Wes Kim tests our cultural vision through this short, engaging film.
ANIMATION PROGRAM (30 minutes)
A collection of 6 animated shorts that represent different styles of animation and the diversity of storytelling through this popular art.
2017
NOVEMBER 25 | PENN FIELD ATHLETIC PARK
SDAFF AT MADE IN PH NIGHT MARKET!
Catch #SDAFF2017 favorites from the festival, including a local film titled PLAZA BLVD.
Schedule of Films
FLIP THE RECORD (15 minutes) by Marie Jamora
With 1980s Filipino American DJ culture in the backdrop, Vanessa discovers who she is when she starts spinning records.
PLAZA BLVD (11 minutes) by Cassandra Pimentel
For many Filipino Americans in San Diego, “home” is a street.
2011
MAY 13 – NOVEMBER 18 | CITY HEIGHTS
CONNECT SAN DIEGO SCREENINGS
Connect San Diego is an official program of the San Diego Asian Film Foundation. It is a community-based program empowering multi-ethnic communities to engage cross-culturally and share their cultural traditions through focus group discussions and the media arts. Special emphasis will be placed on intergenerational participation between youth ages 13-21 and elders 60 years and older. The program is made possible with funding from the Price Charities and the James Irvine Foundation.
Schedule of Films
FRIDAY, MAY 13
BABIES (2010)
Directed by Thomas Balmes
FRIDAY, MAY 27
SHREK (2001)
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
GOOD HAIR (2009) with guest speaker: Willie Morrow, film subject
Directed by Jeff Stilson
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
NACHO LIBRE (2006)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31
THE IRON GIANT (1999)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
UP (2009)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
RATATOUILLE (2007)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
MEGAMIND (2010)
AUGUST 3 – AUGUST 31 | PIAZZA CARMEL
Movie Month at Piazza Carmel
Free outdoor film screenings throughout the month of August at Piazza Carmel Shopping Center.
Schedule of Films
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
HOOK (1991) with special guest Dante Basco (Rufio)
When Captain Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
E.T.: THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL (1982)
A group of Earth children help a stranded alien botanist return home.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
THE KARATE KID (1984)
A handyman/martial arts master agrees to teach a bullied boy karate and shows him that there is more to the martial art than fighting.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24
TOY STORY 3 (2010)
The toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it’s up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren’t abandoned and to return home.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31
THE GOONIES (1985)
A group of kids embark on a wild adventure after finding a pirate treasure map.
AUGUST 19 | SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART
SCREEN ON THE GREEN: THE HIDDEN FORTRESS
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
With the help of two bumbling farmers, a soldier and a princess escape enemy territory with treasure in hand. This is director Akira Kurosawa at the height of his powers, dazzling audiences with breathtaking widescreen action with a human touch. THE HIDDEN FORTRESS has inspired countless films – most famously, STAR WARS. Join us for this outdoor screening at Balboa Park. So bring a blanket and your picnic basket for SDMA’s annual free film series, located on the lawn adjacent to the museum. Please note that our program this evening does contain subtitles. Screen on the Green is made possible through the generous support of Lynn and Phil Gildred.
2010
AUGUST 4 – AUGUST 25 | PIAZZA CARMEL
Movie Month at Piazza Carmel
Free outdoor film screenings throughout the month of August at Piazza Carmel Shopping Center.
Schedule of Films
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4
ENTER THE DRAGON
The First American produced martial arts spectacular. A martial artist agrees to spy on a reclusive crime lord using his invitation to a tournament there as cover.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11
A SELECTION OF ANIMATED SHORT FILMS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18
PLANET B-BOY (2007)
Jumping continents and crossing cultures, “Planet B-Boy” looks at the history of break dancing and its vibrant resurgence in urban cultures around the world.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25
A SELECTION OF INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILMS
Join us for a night of film and food as we celebrate cinema and cuisine from around the world. We’ll showcase different short films from countries around the world while food vendors offer specially discounted meals from those locations.
AUGUST 6 | SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART
THE KING OF MASKS (1996)
Directed by Wu Tianming
Grab a few friends and a picnic blanket and head down to the San Diego Museum of Art’s annual free outdoor film festival, Screen on the Green. In conjunction with the opening of the museum’s exhibition Temple, Palace, Mosque, the San Diego Asian Film Foundation presents “The King of Masks.” Nearing the end of his life, Wang – a locally renowned street performer and wizard of the venerable art of mask magic – yearns to pass on his technique. But custom decrees that he can only hand down his craft to a male successor. Anxious to preserve his unique art, the heirless Wang buys an impoverished 8-year-old on the black market. But when the child divulges a dreaded secret, Wang faces a choice between filial love and societal tradition.
AUGUST 28 | LANTERN FESTIVAL
ENTER THE DRAGON (1973)
Directed by Robert Clause
A martial artist agrees to spy on a reclusive crime lord using his invitation to a tournament there as cover.
SEPTEMBER 24 | MARKET CREEK PLAZA
THE REAL SHAOLIN (2008)
Directed by Alexander Sebastien Lee
In partnership with the Joe and Vi Jacobs Center—In the mountains of Central China, the Shaolin Temple is known as the legendary birthplace of Kung Fu and Zen Buddhism. The Shaolin monks are real-life superheroes who created a paradox by combining deadly martial arts techniques with daily meditation to achieve enlightenment. THE REAL SHAOLIN is a documentary about two Chinese and two Westerners who journey to Shaolin inspired by the legends portrayed in Kung Fu movies. They discover a temple shrouded in secrecy, a culture isolated from the West, and the power of the human spirit.
Through their trials, all learn that despite their single-minded focus, only a select few attain the physical and spiritual perfection of the legendary Shaolin monks. Each discovers that enlightenment is not embodied by a single place but through a long journey that begins and ends in one’s heart.
2007
JUNE 7 – AUGUST 14 | W HOTEL
Shorts on the Beach Film Series at the W Hotel
This summer, sipping your favorite drink on the beach while watching movies is a reality! The SDAFF is back at the W Hotel San Diego’s rooftop “beach” lounge and we are excited to bring back an encore presentation of sizzling short films from the San Diego Asian Film Festival. Shorts on the Beach will be the first Tuesday of every month starting June 5.
Schedule of Films
TUESDAY, JUNE 5
WHEN 705 ATTACKS
A retrospective of the good, the bad, and the funny! Having already reached cult status, 705 are three chumps OC who dedicate their lives to making stupid films and tricking us into watching them.
TUESDAY, JULY 4
ANIMATION: THE ILLUSION OF LIFE
How do you coax life out of thin air? Find out in this program dedicated entirely to the magical art of animation.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14
SHORT & SWEET
A collection of fun short films and music videos
AUGUST 21 | STONE BREWING CO. ESCONDIDO
SAVE THE GREEN PLANET (2003)
Directed by Jang Joon-hwan
Head to Stone Brewing’s gardens for a free screening of the South Korean film, “Save the Green Planet.” You must be 21 or older to attend this event.
2006
JUNE 17 | SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR
A free night of films with SDAFF at the County Fair!
On Friday at 9PM, join SDAFF for a night of cinema under the stars at the County Fair. We are hosting an outdoor screening of our favorite short films. The program includes award-winning comedy, drama, and animated films. PLUS, we’ll be giving away free tickets to this year’s film festival.
Schedule of Films
VISION TEST (5 minutes)
How do you see America? Filmmaker Wes Kim tests our cultural vision through this short, engaging film.
ANIMATION PROGRAM (30 minutes)
A collection of 6 animated shorts that represent different styles of animation and the diversity of storytelling through this popular art.
ROCK THE WORLD
When our Commander-in-Chief and Secretary of State rendezvous behind a secret chamber, what could they be possibly up to?
Welcome to My Life
A humorous look at what life is like for a teenage Monster-American in an all-American family.
Cats
You want a revolution? How about a good ol’ cat rebellion?
Cat Ciao
What happens when your eyes are bigger than your mouth?…or more importantly, your brain? This profound question is what Cat Ciao attempts to explore and resolve.
Il Ji Mae
Crouching Tiger-like martial arts and choreography abound in this tale based on iljimae, a Korean traditional story.
BIRTHDAY BOY
During the Korean War, little Manuk dreams of life on the front. When he returns home, he finds a birthday present that will change his life forever.
THE ANNIVERSARY (25 minutes)
Stuart Hornsley’s mission: To travel back in time and rectify missed opportunities. But tinkering with his past creates ever more surprising situations in the present and Stuart must race to succeed before his life goes totally awry.
COMEDY PROGRAM (30 minutes)
Master the art of the Asian Squat and put on your best poker face for this collection of short films that will surely make you laugh!
Once in a Life
A man takes a wild journey to the other side of life.
Three Card Studs
Every action flick cliché takes a hit as a bizarre game of poker degenerates into a wildly hilarious confrontation.
Jesus Henry Christ
The true nature of sacrifice is explored when Henry, a Catholic school iconoclast, is sent to visit the sadistic headmaster yet again.
AUGUST 25 | MARKET CREEK PLAZA
A FREE SCREENING OF KUNG PHOOEY AT MARKET CREEK PLAZA
Darryl Fong’s hilarious parody of martial arts cinema
Back by popular demand, the SDAFF will be featuring Darryl Fong’s KUNG PHOOEY which premiered in San Diego at the 2003 SDAFF. Think “Airplane!” meets Kung Fu in this hilarious high-kicking spoof about bumbling martial artist Art Chew’s hilarious quest to recover a mystical peach that holds the power of eternal life. Assisted by his best friend, Roy Lee and the comely Sue Shee, Art travels to the U.S. in hopes of completing his mission and earning the eternal respect of his wise Master Card.
2005
SEPTEMBER 23 | MARKET CREEK PLAZA
SDAFF Movie Night at Market Creek Plaza
Join SDAFF for a night of cinema under the stars at Market Creek Plaza Amphitheater. We are hosting an outdoor screening of our favorite short films. The program includes award-winning comedy, drama, and animated films. PLUS, we’ll be giving away free tickets to this year’s film festival.
Schedule of Films
VISION TEST (5 minutes)
How do you see America? Filmmaker Wes Kim tests our cultural vision through this short, engaging film.
ANIMATION PROGRAM (30 minutes)
A collection of 6 animated shorts that represent different styles of animation and the diversity of storytelling through this popular art.
ROCK THE WORLD
When our Commander-in-Chief and Secretary of State rendezvous behind a secret chamber, what could they be possibly up to?
Welcome to My Life
A humorous look at what life is like for a teenage Monster-American in an all-American family.
Cats
You want a revolution? How about a good ol’ cat rebellion?
Cat Ciao
What happens when your eyes are bigger than your mouth?…or more importantly, your brain? This profound question is what Cat Ciao attempts to explore and resolve.
Il Ji Mae
Crouching Tiger-like martial arts and choreography abound in this tale based on iljimae, a Korean traditional story.
BIRTHDAY BOY
During the Korean War, little Manuk dreams of life on the front. When he returns home, he finds a birthday present that will change his life forever.
THE FIRST THREE LIVES OF STUART HORNSLEY (28 minutes)
Stuart Hornsley’s mission: To travel back in time and rectify missed opportunities. But tinkering with his past creates ever more surprising situations in the present and Stuart must race to succeed before his life goes totally awry.
COMEDY PROGRAM (30 minutes)
Master the art of the Asian Squat and put on your best poker face for this collection of short films that will surely make you laugh!
How To Do The Asian Squat
Thanks to this satirical educational film, with a few easy instructions, you too can enjoy the comfort and fun of Asian Squatting.
Oops!
The story of a little boy who tries to take care of his sick mother, but his care unfortunately backfires.
Three Card Studs
Every action flick cliché takes a hit as a bizarre game of poker degenerates into a wildly hilarious confrontation.
Once in a Life
A man takes a wild journey to the other side of life.
Profiles in Science
A humorous tribute to educational high school films and a little-known trailblazer in the field of time-lapse photography.