VAFF 15 Retrospective #3: Fitting in...
Thursday August 4, 2011
Saturday August 13, 3:00pm – 4:30 pm
Meeting Room @ Vancouver Public Library Fraserview Branch
1950 Argyle Drive, Vancouver, BC
Admission is free. Seating is limited.
Films:
Whitewash (Dir. Kira Wu)
Wide-Eyed (Dir. Jane Kim)
Sleeping Tigers: The Asahi Baseball Story (Dir. Jari Osborne)
The Vancouver Asian Film Festival, the oldest film festival of its kind in Canada, is turning 15. To celebrate, we’re looking back at some of the films from past festivals produced by Asian-Canadian filmmakers. Each screening is followed by a dialogue about the films’ issues and relevance to today’s evolving diversity. Our August program explores the theme of “Fitting In” with Kira Wu’s Whitewash, Jane Kim’s Wide-Eyed, and Jari Osborne’s Sleeping Tigers: The Asahi Baseball Story.
For more information about this event, contact Felix Cheng at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival at felix.cheng@vaff.org.
VAFF 15 Retrospective #2: Local Heroes: Jason Karman, Nilesh Patel, Julia Kwan
Wednesday June 29, 2011
The Vancouver Asian Film Festival, the oldest film festival of its kind in Canada, is turning 15.
To celebrate, we’re hitting rewind and looking back at some of the films from past festivals produced by Asian-Canadian filmmakers.
Join us for these screenings followed by a dialogue about the films, their issues, and relevance to today’s evolving diversity. Our July program features Jason Karman’s State of Yo, Nilesh Patel’s 7-11, Indian, and Julia Kwan’s Smile.
For more information about this event, contact Felix Cheng at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival at felix.cheng@vaff.org.
Co-sponsored by Vancouver Asian Film Festival, Vancouver 125, and Vancouver Public Library.
Arrive early; admission is free, but seating is limited.
TIME: Thursday, July 14 · 7:00pm – 8:30pm
LOCATION: Multipurpose Room 2, Mount Pleasant Community Centre, Mount Pleasant Branch, 1 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC
VAFF 15 Retrospective #1: My Parents, Myself: Identity Docs
Wednesday June 15, 2011
Retrospective #1 – “My Parents, Myself: Identity Docs.”
As immigrants, we all feel the need to assimilate to our new environment. We soon cross the cultural divide and take on a shared identity that future generations will settle into. How does this identity-blending affect our growth and perception? Karin Lee’s Comrade Dad reflects on growing up in her father’s Communist bookstore on Vancouver’s Skid Row. Felix Cheng’s Canadian-Chinese examines the influences of our spoken language. And Diana Leung and Kamala Todd’s Cedar and Bamboo explores the rich and complex relationships of people of mixed Chinese and Aboriginal roots.
Arrive early; admission is free, but seating is limited.
Films in program: Comrade Dad (Dir. Karin Lee); Canadian-Chinese (Dir. Felix Cheng); Cedar and Bamboo (Dir. Diana Leung and Kamala Todd).
TIME: Wednesday, June 22 · 7:00pm – 8:30pm
LOCATION: Kensington Branch – Vancouver Public Library, 1428 Cedar Cottage Mews, Vancouver, BC
Special Screenings of BEIJING TAXI
Wednesday June 1, 2011
Screening of BEIJING TAXI
Tonight at the Vancity Theatre
Set against the backdrop of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, BEIJING TAXI is a timely, uncensored and richly cinematic portrait of China’s ancient capital as it undergoes a profound transformation. The film takes an intimate and compelling look at the lives of three cab drivers as they confront modern issues and changing values. Through their daily struggles infused with humor and quiet determination, BEIJING TAXI reveals the complexity and contradictions of China’s shifting paradigm.
Beijing Taxi Website
NOMINATED – Best Feature Doc – SXSW 2010
WINNER – Best Feature Doc – Sidewalk FF 2010
WINNER – Best Director – Duke City Docfest 2010
June 8, 2011
Vancity Theatre – Vancouver, BC
http://www.viff.org/theatre/
Director Miao Wang in person
How do you kick off a great summer? Speed Date A Film Expert
Wednesday May 25, 2011
On May 19 at the J-Lounge downtown, the Vancouver Asian Film Festival partnered with the Independent Film & Video Meetup Group to offer independent Vancouver filmmakers the opportunity to ask a director, writer, producer, set designer, cinematographer and entertainment lawyer anything, in under 3 minutes.
There was an opportunity to mix and mingle afterward with other independent filmmakers and VAFF supporters, and cap off the evening with a live performance by local band Aching Heart Foundation.
The fundraiser was also the launch of the VAFF “Love Letters to Vancouver” contest, celebrating Vancouver 125 and VAFF 15.
Thanks to all the filmmakers and volunteers who helped make this event possible.
SPEED DATE A FILM EXPERT + Love Letters Launch!
Monday May 9, 2011
VAFF is excited to announce its first event of 2011 to kick off its year long 15th Anniversary Celebrations!
On May 19, VAFF will partner with Independent Film & Video Meetup group to offer SPEED DATE A FILM EXPERT! The evening will start with an opportunity to speed date a film expert—director, writer, producer, make up, set designer, cinematographer, entertainment lawyer, etc.—and ask them everything you want in 3 minutes. Then, there will be an opportunity to mix and mingle with other independent filmmakers and VAFF supporters. The evening will be capped off with an amazing performance by Vancouver’s own Aching Heart Foundation*.
Don’t miss out on this event and help us celebrate the launch of our 2011 contest “Love Letters to Vancouver”!
Date: May 19, 2011
Time: 7pm
Location: J Lounge, 1216 Bute Street, Vancouver, BC
Admission: $10
Join our Facebook event for Speed Date a Film Expert and share it with your friends: Speed Date a Film Expert on Facebook
program guides for past festivals
Saturday April 30, 2011
2010 Festival Program Guide (PDF: 20.4MB)
2009 Festival Program Guide (PDF: 3.5MB)
2008 Festival Program Guide (PDF: 7.6MB)
2007 Festival Line Up
2006 Festival Line Up
2005 Festival Line Up
eNewsletters
Saturday April 30, 2011
Thank You To Our 2010 Volunteers
Wednesday November 24, 2010
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Au, Eva Bashir, Aarij Berroya, Luisito Cai, Anita Chen, Sandra Chin, Valerie Chu, Joe Co, Lionel Dang, Hai Eng, Carmen Fang, Su Hanada, Noriko Hee, Gavin Hoshiyama, Yuko Jang, Yujeong Janjua, Sana Joe, Gerald Joo, Kristen Kawanishi, Shoko Kim, Alex Kim, Anita Kim, Soo Yeon Ko, Seungwoo Kwon, Renee Lam, Garland Lam, Helen |
Lam, Priscilla Lee, Cynthia Lee, Mark Lee, Rebecca Lee, Soonju Lee, Yoonmi Lee, Gyoseol Lu, Nelly McAuley, Nina Park, Chulsoon Park, Jun Ho Park, Sun Young Paterson, Heather Prapa-Apirat, Gahntanuch (aka ‘Mild’) Singh, Jaspreet Tam, Winnie Tang, Lisa Tsujino, Asako Vu, Mila Wang, Christine Wilson, Sharron Wong, Jason Wong, Vincent Wu, Chrmaine Xia, Phoebe Yoshioka, Dennis Yi, Sebastian Jason |
VAFF Goes Android
Sunday October 31, 2010
Festival Schedule & Tickets on Android
ikamobile has included VAFF info in their Movie Finder app in time for the Festival and you can get it now from in the Android Market.
