Meet filmmakers and stars, or learn how to become a star in the following panels and workshops.

	Opening Night Party Thursday, October 11 at 9:00 PM Airport Lounge, 2400 India St Join the cast and crew of FINISHING THE GAME as we celebrate the beginning of our 8th season. Free for members, pass holders, and FTG attendees. Sponsored by AZN Television. 21& up.
	Bone Marrow Drive Friday and Saturday, October 12-13, 4 PM - 9 PM UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center Help save lives by registering yourself for the national bone marrow registry! Just takes a simple cotton swab of the mouth. This drive is dedicated to little Jonah Chuang, born in August with a rare bone marrow disease. Meet Survivor: Cook Islands winner, Yul Kwon, who shares a personal story of losing his best friend to leukemia. Yul will be there Oct 12 at 8 PM, and Oct 13 at 4 PM. For more info, click here.
	Blowfish: An Intersection of Sights and Sounds Friday, October 12 at 8:00 PM Aubergine, 500 Fourth Ave Our popular Friday night party, featuring live hip-hop performances, music videos, and DJs. Plus, celebrity appearances and drink specials. $7 w/ ticket stub/$10 at door. 21& up.
	Break Another Leg: SD AART Theatre Workshop Saturday, October 13 at 10:30 AM Doubletree Hotel, Sonoma Room A multi-dimensional workshop exploring theatre training, acting, agents, auditions and headshots, by the Asian American Repertory Theatre.
	The New Media: Using Web Video to Make Your Voice Heard Saturday, October 13 at 11:30 AM UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center FREE EVENT Industry experts and filmmakers share advice in this free panel on how to best market your film on the web, and examine the latest in technology. Moderated by Dean Lim (XDL films, "On the Lot") who brings his expertise on digital filmmaking and marketing to the masses. Scheduled panelists including Tom Defanti (CineGrid), Ben Cote (Divx), Roman Cortez ( SevenOhFive.com), Dr. Eric Pierson (USD). Panel is free and open to public.
	Blowfish Unplugged Saturday, October 13, 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center FREE in the lobby While enjoying some of the best movies and short films that the Asian Pacific Islander community has to offer, take some time out to experience the eclectic acoustic styles of some of Southern California’s most talented musicians. The second annual Blowfish Unplugged brings together a laid back afternoon of singer/songwriter entertainment for a showcase that will blow your mind. Featured Performers: Lindsey Yung - 1:30 PM Jason Turtle - 2:15 PM Dave's Son - 3:20 PM Joanie Mendenhall - 4:20 PM Big Phony- 4:55 PM Terry Matsuoka - 5:40 PM *Just Added Sunday, Oct 14 SDMA winners, The Grams - 3:00 PM
	Dishing With the Stars: A Celebrity Panel Saturday, October 13 at 2:00 PM UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center Candid discussion with Hollywood's Asian American stars.
	Gala Awards Dinner Saturday, October 13, 5:30 PM (reception), 7:00 PM (dinner) Doubletree Hotel See it live on The Buzz Mingle with the stars as we celebrate the top films of our festival at the annual awards gala. This year we will present a lifetime achievement award to actor George Takei. Tickets for the Gala are sold out. If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please email sheila@sdaff.org.
	The Trek of George Takei: An Intimate Discussion Sunday, October 14 at 1:00 PM UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center See it live on The Buzz A live discussion about the personal journey of actor George Takei - from Star Trek to the Howard Stern Show and NBC's Heroes.
	Youth Day Tuesday, October 16 at 11:00 AM UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center A free day of films for local high school students, showcasing short documentaries produced through SDAFF, and a collection of short films from this year’s festival. Free admission.
	MVP: Music Video Program UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center Remember the days when MTV played music videos nonstop? We're bringing that back and more with a new generation of music and filmmaking, styles ranging from experimental to hip hop, and artists from Asia and Asian America.