About the Festival

Opening night of the 2006 San Diego Asian Film 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.

Check out last year's festival web site.

Dates

The 8th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival is Thursday, October 11 through Thursday, October 18, 2007.

Location

All screenings and panel discussions will be at the UltraStar Mission Valley at Hazard Center, located off the 163 and Friars Road. Hazard Center has plenty of free parking, shops, restaurants, and is accessible by the Trolley:

UltraStar Mission Valley at Hazard Center
7510 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, starting early September (please check back for exact dates and prices). Note: All-Festival Passes are available online only. Individual online tickets will be discounted, but there will be processing fees. The more tickets you by online, the better the discount. Also, members receive steeper discounts and earlier access to tickets.

Discounted online tickets are will be available until 11:59 PM on October 9 (Pacific Standard Time). A limited number of All Festival Passes will be available through online purchase only. Festival 4-Packs will also be available online and at the box office until they are sold out.

Starting October 10, 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 showtime. In that situation, we will sell Rush Tickets for empty seats 15 minutes before a sold-out film.

For groups of 10 or more we are happy to provide discounted tickets. Tickets must be arranged and paid for in advance of the festival. Please contact us at ticketing@sdaff.org.

Lodging & Transportation

	Doubletree Hotel, Mission Valley Official Hotel of the San Diego Asian Film Festival Stay at the official hotel of SDAFF, the Doubletree Mission Valley, located next door to the film festival theatre. With plenty of free parking, a trolley line, shops and restaurants within walking distance, it;s a great place to stay and hang out with other festival guests. A limited number of rooms are available at the special rate of $159/night through September 15. Please be sure to ask for the group discount under "AFF." 7450 Hazard Center Drive San Diego, California 92108 1-800-222-TREE or 619-297-5466 fax: 619-297-5499 www.doubletree.com
	Kings Inn, Hotel Circle San Diego A more affordable option for those on a budget. Special SDAFF rates of $60/night if you book by October 1. To receive the discount, you must mention "San Diego Asian Film Festival/SDAFF" or reservation #SS0000. 1333 Hotel Circle South San Diego, California 92108 1-800-78-KINGS or 619-297-2231 email: kingsinn@pacbell.net www.kingsinnsandiego.com
	La Pensione, Little Italy Another affordable option in the heart of Little Italy. Limited number of rooms available at only $79.99/night when you mention "San Diego Asian Film Festival." Deadline to receive rate is September 10. 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
	Best Western Seven Seas, Hotel Circle San Diego The 307 guest rooms offer all the amenities to ensure an enjoyable stay while in San Diego. All rooms offer complimentary high speed wireless internet access. Free parking, complimentary airport shuttle, restaurant, bar and heated pool. Reserve a room by September 17 to get the "San Diego Asian Film Festival" $84/night discounted rate. When calling for a reservation, please ask for the "San Diego Asian Film Festival". 411 Hotel Circle San Diego, California 92108 1-800-328-1618 www.bw7seas.com

Volunteer

Volunteers are the critical support we rely on and they ensure the success of SDAFF events throughout the year. There are several positions available, each tailored to various types of personalities.

Spread the word and join the action through:

SDAFF representation at campus booths and special events
Film festival promotions and recruitment
Set-up, ticketing, gala staffing

Being an SDAFF volunteer is a rewarding experience with many perks, including free access to some of our events, but best of all, you get to hang out with us! You'll be helping make San Diego a more culturally aware city by working with other dedicated volunteers.