The 1st Annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival will take place Thursday, October 9th to Sunday, October 12th. The Opening Night Film (Thursday, Oct. 9th 7-9pm) “Far North” starring Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), Michelle Krusiec (Saving Face) & Sean Bean (Lord of the Rings) will premiere at the Bridge: Cinema de Lux (40th & Walnut St). A free reception will immediately follow for ticket holders at the Carriage House (3907 Spruce Street) on University of Pennsylvania campus, a short 2 block walk from the theater.
The Asian Arts Initiative (AAI) will be hosting all the remaining screenings and events from Friday, October 10th to Sunday, October 12th at their new building on 1219 Vine Street, just outside Chinatown.
Other Feature Films include:
Planet B-Boy (Centerpiece Film. Director scheduled to attend)
Kissing Cousins (Closing Night Film w/free party afterwards. Lead Actor scheduled to attend)
Half Life
Santa Mesa
The Sensei
Shiro’s Head
Short Films include:
72 Hour Shootout Top Ten
Since You’ve Been Ong
along with many other shorts
Get your tickets to the 1st Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival here.
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