Critical articles, commentaries, analyses.
In a final look back at SFIAAFF 2010, we take this moment to catch up with the movers and shakers of this industry to recognize not only the work they have already done but to anticipate all of the exciting works to come.
SFIAAFF intern Donna Foronda heads out to this year’s Frameline Film Festival screening of SEX IN AN EPIDEMIC.
I got a chance last year to talk with Professor Celine Parennas Shimizu in an interview about a range of topics, from her current research at Stanford to her most recent film, BIRTHRIGHT.
Beautiful memories stand out from a perfect weekend full of memorable films, friends, and events.
TODAY’S SPECIAL was on the menu, and as director David Kaplan said, the subtle message is that “today is special”. Awww, that’s as sweet as the desserts at the Opening Night Gala.
Gerry Balasta’s debut film THE MOUNTAIN THIEF uses a docu-fictional approach— rather than rely on professional actors, Balasta placed the task of dramatizing slum life into the hands of those who know it best: the actual residents of Patayas, one of the Philippines’ largest dumpsite “towns.”
Freida Mock’s films are full of hope and enthusiasm for the best of human possibilities. Look for her during her conversation with CAAM on Sunday, March 14th.
SFIAAFF 2010 is a forget-me-not and a valentine, sure to awaken our hearts and minds to the deep currents that move us all.
In examining the variety of classes offered at institutions around the nation, Tracy finds some valuable information about the trends, both changing and consistent, in Asian American Film education. A list of interesting factoids that will make you scratch your head.
What is the current state of Asian American film? And what exactly is Third Cinema? How do these two worlds intertwine? Alvin Shen reviews Ghostlife of Third Cinema, in which author Glen Mimura attempts to address these questions and more.
I’ve been thinking about the idea of suspicion lately. There is a lot to be wary about, and yet the idea of suspicion presents an infinite range of possibility – for the creation of counter-narratives and counter-cultures, for example. I would argue that there must be some slight inkling of suspicion that continues to motivate the work that CAAM does today.
Festival intern Tracy Wang catches up with SFIAAFF alumni Jeff Lei about “Dick Ho” and his experience as the enigmatic Asian male porn star.