About the Festival

The San Diego Asian Film Festival is an annual event of the San Diego Asian Film Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the diverse Pan Asian experience through the media arts.

Since 2000, the San Diego Asian Film Festival has premiered hundreds of films and videos from around the world, gaining an international reputation as one of North America's premiere Asian American film festivals for our excellent programs, outreach to the community, and support for independent artists.

Our emphasis is on Asian American cinema, but we also showcase international films, along with shorts, animation, experimental films and music videos.

Dates

The 7th San Diego Asian Film Festival will take place from Thursday, October 12 through Thursday, October 19, 2006.

Locations

Our primary festival location is the UltraStar Mission Valley at Hazard Center, located off the 163 and Friars Road. Hazard Center has plenty of free parking, shops, and restaurants:

UltraStar Mission Valley
7510 Hazard Center Drive
San Diego, California 92108
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Some film programs and panels will take place next door in the Brickstone Salon at the Mission Valley Doubletree Hotel, off 163 and Friars Road:

Brickstone Salon @ Doubletree Hotel
7450 Hazard Center Drive
San Diego, California 92108
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Tickets

Guarantee a seat at your favorite films and save money by purchasing tickets online.

Discounted online tickets are available until 11:59 PM on October 8 (Pacific Standard Time). A limited number of All Festival Passes are available through online purchase only. Festival 4-Packs are available online and at the box office until they are sold out.

Starting October 11, you can also buy tickets onsite at the UltraStar Mission Valley box office. Patrons must redeem Festival 4-Packs at the box office. Keep in mind that some films sell out before the showtime. In that situation, we will sell Rush Tickets for empty seats 15 minutes before a sold-out film.

Lodging & Transportation

	Doubletree Hotel, Mission Valley Official Hotel of the San Diego Asian Film Festival The Doubletree Hotel San Diego in the Mission Valley shopping, dining, and entertainment district is just a Trolley ride away from downtown San Diego, Petco Park Baseball Stadium, Old Town, the Harbor, golf, and world-class shopping. 7450 Hazard Center Drive San Diego, California 92108 1-800-222-TREE or 619-297-5466 fax: 619-297-5499 www.doubletree.com
	La Pensione, Little Italy Another affordable option in the heart of Little Italy. Limited number of rooms available at only $75/night when you mention "San Diego Asian Film Festival." Deadline to receive rate is September 12. Listed as the "Best Budget Hotel in San Diego" by Frommer's, La Pensione is within walking distance from the Trolley and the Gaslamp. 606 West Date Street San Diego, California 92101 1-800-232-4683 or 619-236-7980 email: Reservations@LaPensioneHotel.com www.lapensionehotel.com
	Ramada Plaza, Hotel Circle San Diego Discounted rates of $79/night are available until September 12. Ask for "San Diego Asian Film Festival" group rate. 2151 Hotel Circle South San Diego, California 92108 1-800-532-4217 or 619-291-6500 fax: 619-294-7531 www.ramadaplaza-hc.com
	Best Western Seven Seas, Hotel Circle San Diego Newly remodeled, their 307 guest rooms offer all the amenities to ensure an enjoyable stay while in San Diego. All rooms offer complimentary high speed internet access. Reserve a room by September 21 to get the "San Diego Asian Film Festival" $79/night discounted rate. 411 Hotel Circle San Diego, California 92108 1-800-328-1618 www.bw7seas.com
	Enterprise Rent-A-Car Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers discounted rates when you use the San Diego Asian Film Festival's corporate account number: 32F2375 Make reservations online at www.enterprise.com or call 1-800-261-7331.