Opening Night
Get out your party shoes! Opening Night starts tomorrow night, 7pm March 13th at the Castro Theatre with A Thousand Years of Good Prayers followed by the Gala at the Asian Art Museum.
News
2008 CPB/PBS Producers Academy Scholarship
Up to twenty scholarships will be offered to station-based and independent producers for an intensive seven-day, hands-on training seminar at WGBH in Boston, June 21 – June 27, 2008.
WETA News Academy 2008
WETA News Academy 2008 is an intensive, five day residential course designed to offer applicants experience in the practical and technical capabilities of contemporary local news gathering and reporting, both on TV and online. Participants will explore the underlying principles of modern news programming with some of the nation’s premier journalists and producers.
SFIAAFF Guests Announced
A partial list of filmmakers and actors attending SFIAAFF has been announced. They include: John Cho (Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay; West 32nd), Adinia Wirasti (Three Days to Forever) and Daniel Wu (Blood Brothers).
Festival Forum Lineup and Outdoor Screening Announced
Live bands, breakdancers, a ping pong challenge, a free outdoor screening of Hayao Miyazaki’s The Castle of Cagliostro, and much more.
Added film: A Battle of Wits
Just added! A Battle of Wits, a spectacular epic drama starring Andy Lau, will screen on Saturday, March 15, 9:15pm at Castro Theatre.
Added Film: Kissing Cousins
Don’t miss this added film, which you won’t find on the printed guides: The world premiere of Amyn Kaderali’s romantic comedy Kissing Cousins.
Schedule/Venue Change for Harold & Kumar
The screening of Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay has been changed to a new time and venue: Saturday, 3/15, 3pm, Sundance Kabuki.
IFP Independent Film Labs: Call for Entries
Open to first time feature directors in the later stage of narrative and documentary post-production, the Labs identify high quality, independent features that can benefit from the support and expertise of experienced film professionals. Led by seasoned independent producers, the Labs help independent filmmakers achieve the full potential of their material prior by providing feedback and advice.
SFIAAFF presents the Southwest Airlines I Luv Film Contest
The Winner of the SFIAAFF presents the Southwest Airlines I LUV FILM Contest is “xoxo” by Jamie Lai! Click for more details about the contest.
FOX Diversity Casting Workshop
Calling all APA actors! FOX Diversity will be in town during the Festival in March. Now is your chance to be discovered and show them what you’re made of.
Locus Arts Do It Yourself Music Video Contest
Vote for your favorite DIY Music Video now! The six videos have been made and you can help to determine the winning video. The winning video wins a spot at SFIAAFF’s Music Video Asia program and more!