Heads up, Bay Area! Film festival season is gearing up again. Mark your calendars, save the date, and make plans for the 30th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival, the nation's largest showcase for new Asian and Asian American films. It's happening March 8-18.
Yes, film fans. Thirty years. The festival's 30th anniversary program, presented by the Center for Asian American Media, will celebrate the past, present, and future of Asian and Asian American media-making -- from cinema's pioneers to what's going on now, and beyond. Here's SFIAAFF30's save-the-date blurb:
SAVE THE DATESSpread the word. This blog is a proud media sponsor of the 30th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival. Lots more announcements on this to come. For now, follow updates on the CAAM website here and the SFIAAFF Facebook page here.
When: March 8-18, 2012
Where: San Francisco, Berkeley, and San Jose, CA
The SFIAAFF, presented by the Center for Asian American Media, is the nation's largest showcase for new Asian American and Asian films, annually presenting over 100 works in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Festival's 30th anniversary program celebrates the past, present, and future - not only honoring pioneers in Asian and Asian American media-making, but also new directions in digital and interactive media, sound and youth culture, and gaming.
So, keep your New Year's resolution - get out into the community and learn more about the richness and diversity of Asian and Asian American experiences (Wait, that wasn't on your list? Well, it should be!).
