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| FESTIVAL NEWS | | October 12, 2005 | Festival Pics
The glamorous cast of SAVING FACE, Sung Kang, Dustin Nguyen, and many more...Click here to see images from throughout the festival.
posted at 2:20pm |  | | October 02, 2005 | Beyond the "Chinatown" Episode: Actors and filmmakers discuss Asian Americans in film
 Through healthy discussion and scrutiny, Asian American film stars addressed matters of film industry opportunity, talent and racism at the San Diego Asian Film Festival’s "Asian Americans in Hollywood" panel. Click here to read what veteran actors Jason Scott Lee and Dustin Nguyen had to say.
posted at 10:50am | | | October 01, 2005 | Stars shined brightly at SDAFF Gala Awards
 It was all glitz and glamour as the San Diego Asian Film Festival unveiled its sixth annual gala award winners: a mix of emotional and poignant works. Click here for full gala coverage.
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BEST OF FEST winners
Six short films selected by our festival jury were announced at last night's star-studded gala awards dinner. Congratulations to the winning filmmakers: Samuel Kiehoon Lee, Gene Celso, Tak-Hoon Kim, Kevin Lee, Kimi Takesue and Joe Turner Lin. The six winning short films will be shown together in the BEST OF FEST program on Thursday, October 6 at 5:00 pm.
posted at 9:40am | | | September 30, 2005 | Michelob Light Short Flicks
 For the second year in a row, the San Diego Asian Film Festival is excited to present the Michelob Light Short Flicks Competition. With the support of Anheuser-Busch, SDAFF commissioned four filmmakers to create 30-second short films promoting the film festival. The winner is chosen by a festival audience and receives $1,000. See the Michelob Light Short Flicks here.
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Opening day pics
 Happy filmgoers, insightful directors, gorgeous weather, and...lots of instant ramen! Yesterday was a great start to 8 days of Asian film. Click here to see images from opening day.
posted at 2:25am | | | September 29, 2005 | Composer Spotlight: David Helpling
 Self taught, experimental and continually questioning tradition, David Helpling has always made music his own way and to please his own ear. Click here to learn more about David's music.
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Serra High Senior Kent Ngo wins film review competition
 Kent Ngo, a senior at Junipero Serra High School and editor of the school newspaper, won this year's San Diego Asian Film Festival high school film review competition. His award includes a $500 scholarship, an all-access pass to the film festival and tickets to the gala awards dinner. Click here to read Kent Ngo's review of MARATHON.
posted at 8:00am | | | September 28, 2005 | Welcome to the 6th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival!
 We doubled the number of screening days this year, presenting more than 130 films and videos
from around the world, including the United States, Canada, Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, Japan, Hong Kong, China, India, and Singapore. So there's more to see and more time to see what you want. Click here to continue.
posted at 10:30am | | | September 25, 2005 | Opening Night: Thursday, Sep. 29
 Run down to UltraStar Mission Valley for our opening night screening of MARATHON and the reception immediately following at THIN, 825 Fifth Ave, downtown San Diego. Click here for more information.
posted at 10:40am | | | September 24, 2005 | Actor Jason Scott Lee attending festival
Best known for his amazing physique and uncanny portrayal of Bruce Lee in "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story," Jason Scott Lee is one of the few Asian American actors who have played numerous leading roles. Meet him in person at the Asian Americans in Hollywood panel and our closing night film, ONLY THE BRAVE.
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Meet Gene Celso, music video director
 "I wish I can say something really cool like I started out making 8mm home movies at an early age, but in actuality I got into filmmaking in an unusual way..."
Click here to read more.
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Action film director Rocky Jo tells all
 "Rocky is my real name, and yes, I am an Asian cowboy..."
Click here to continue reading the interview.
posted at 10:15am | | | September 22, 2005 | Michael Kang's MOTEL picked up by Palm
Palm Pictures recently purchased Michael Kang's film, THE MOTEL. The film will finally get the widespread distribution it deserves, but you can see it first at the San Diego Asian Film Festival. Director Michael Kang is scheduled to attend. Click here for showtimes.
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Good girl or rebel, a Grace Lee may be more than meets the eye
We all have our little obsessions. For some, it may be shoes or purses, for others, sports or the coworker in the next cubicle over. For filmmaker Grace Lee, it was a curiosity about other Grace Lees... Click here to read more.
posted at 1:40pm | | | September 12, 2005 | Selected Films By Genre
We know the list of film programs may be overwhelming. Here are a few recommendations sorted by genre.
posted at 2:40pm | | | September 09, 2005 | Downloadable SDAFF flyers
 Help us spread the word about the 6th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival. Get the flyers here.
posted at 3:00pm | | | September 02, 2005 | Hawaiian Filmmaker's Long-Lasting Legacy
Kayo Hatta is a pioneer in the purest sense of the word. Hatta’s first film, PICTURE BRIDE, was also a first for many others... Click here to read more.
posted at 12:20pm | | | August 31, 2005 | Our Move Back to the Hazard Center – The Real Story
Home, sweet home! The 6th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival returns to the Hazard Center in Mission Valley. Click here to read a note from Executive Director Lee Ann Kim.
posted at 12:30pm | | | August 30, 2005 | Celebrity Guests
The list of distinguished guests attending the festival continues to grow. Click here to see who may be sitting next to you during the next film...
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