From the Claws of Darkness: Restoring Philippine Cinema |
A special Sunday series of new restorations of classic Philippine Cinema including Lino Brocka’s MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT, Marilou Diaz-Abaya’s MORAL, Mike De Leon’s BATCH ’81 AND Ishmael Bernal’s HIMALA.
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2018
Falling For Angels: The Films of Yasmin Ahmad |
A retrospective on the work of Yasmin Ahmad–her three final features, her last short, an assortment of her commercials–in only the third-ever retrospective of her work in the U.S. on the occasion of a new documentary, YASMIN-SAN.
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ULAM: Film & Feast |
The brightest Filipino American culinary talents in the San Diego came together to create a 300+ person kamayan, elaborating upon ULAM: MAIN DISH’s themes of authenticity, localization, and Filipino American culture.
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Virtual Reality Films From Taiwan |
A new addition to the Taiwan Film Showcase, VR FILMS FROM TAIWAN featured the latest in virtual reality narrative experiences that poke fun at tradition and reveal history in 360 degrees.
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2015
Cinema Little Saigon |
Cinema Little Saigon
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Digital Pioneer: Buzzfeed |
A conversation with Eugene Lee yang, Abe Forman-Greenwald and Mallory Yang moderated by Anna Akana.
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Getting Intimate with Dr. Ken |
A conversation with Ken Jeong and Suzy Nakamura, stars of the new ABC sitcom Dr. Ken.
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2006
Blowfish: Intersection of Sights and Sounds |
Blowfish:
Intersection of Sights and Sounds |
Asian Americans in Hollywood: A Celebrity Panel |
Asian Americans in Hollywood:
A Celebrity Panel |
Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift: |
2004
Night of Underground Hip-hop & Independent Asian American Cinema |
Night of Underground Hip-hop &
Independent Asian American Cinema |
Guerrilla Filmmaking: The Commando Films Project |
Guerrilla Filmmaking:
The Commando Films Project |
MVP: Music Video Program |
MVP:
Music Video Program |
2002
SDAFF’s First-Ever Works-in-Progress Presentation |
SDAFF’s First-Ever Works-in-Progress Presentation
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Asian Americans in Hollywood: A Celebrity Panel |
Asian Americans in Hollywood:
A Celebrity Panel |
Getting Hot: Portrayals of Sex and Eroticism in Asian American Cinema |
Getting Hot:
Portrayals of Sex and Eroticism in Asian American Cinema |
2001
Beyond Dragon Ladies and Thug No. 2: Acting Asian in Hollywood |
2000
The Y Factor: Asian American Men in Film and Media |
Panelists included actor Roger Yuan of SHANGHAI NOON and Steven Chin, Executive V.P. of aMedia.
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An Intimate Discussion with Margaret Cho |
Queen of comedy Margaret Cho spoke at SDAFF about her upcoming movie I’M THE ONE THAT I WANT and answered intimate questions about her life.
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The X Factor: Asian American Women in Film and Media |
Panelists included actress Tamlyn Tomita, actress and director Lily Mariye, and Sundance Film Festival winner, director Karyn Kusama.
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