MEMBERSHIP

“It’s really worth it, you need to become a member too…(Pac Arts) is a San Diego treasure…”

Tzi Ma – Actor, Pac Arts Member

“I am proud of my heritage. I love movies and storytelling in any art form. And Pac Arts brings together two of my passions. My favorite memory was watching Happy Slip with my mom (and watching her laugh during Christine Gambito’s interview with Lee Ann) and watching my daughter Isabella (then 3 ½ years old) with her cousin Milan getting to watch the premiere of ‘Ni Hao, Kai-lan’ in full princess costumes.”

Antoinette R. – Pac Arts Member

“As an adoptee, learning about my heritage is uber important. Even more so now that I am a mother. I want my daughter to see individuals that look like her in movies and on the big screen, and I want to see that, too. I also want her to know to dream big. She can be and do anything she wants. Pac Arts turns hope into reality. If she wants to write a score for a movie, she can do that. If she wants try out for the leading role in a play, she can do that. She can even be President.”

Rebecca K. – Pac Arts Member

“Pac Arts connects me to my culture, opens my eyes to new cultures, and has become an extended family.”

Lani L. – Pac Arts Member

“Pac Arts’ mission is great because it gives a voice to a segment of artists that, even today, 16 years after the first SDAFF, still goes relatively unheard. What avenue would these artists have without Pac Arts? The fact that they have this area to display their art is what I find meaningful.”

Justin K. – Pac Arts Member

“We live in a beautifully diverse community, and yet I feel more of the “disconnect” these days with our ever-changing, busy lifestyles. Opportunities to connect with my Asian heritage, culture, and friends seem to be more seldom lately. The San Diego Asian Film Festival is one of my favorite times to reconnect with all of the above and recharge. Each festival just gets better and better, thanks to the meticulous preparation by the whole Pac Arts crew… love you guys!”

Rich L. – Pac Arts Member

“My wife Loretta and I block out our calendar when the San Diego Asian Film Festival is scheduled. We always make it a point to not let anything interfere with attending this special event!”

Tom H. & Loretta L. – Pac Arts Members

“We love Pac Arts for all they do for the community – for giving voice to budding artists, teaching our youth film-making skills, and giving everyone the opportunity to see Asian cinema. We look forward to seeing the friendly staff and our cinema-loving friends every year!! It is a lot of fun! Thanks for all you do!”

Shirley O. & Efton W. – Pac Arts Members