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Call for Entries: San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival; Oct. 3 Deadline!

The San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) announces its open call for entries for its 27th edition, scheduled for March 12-22, 2009. The SFIAAFF accepts films of all genres and lengths, and is looking for exceptional films made by or about Asians and Asian Americans.

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Center for Asian American Media Presents
27th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
March 12 - 22, 2009

*** CALL FOR ENTRIES ***

Postmark Deadlines:
Early -- September 5, 2008
Late -- October 3, 2008

ATTENTION ALL FILMMAKERS:

The San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) is now accepting submissions for the 2009 Festival. A presentation of the Center for Asian American Media (formerly NAATA), the SFIAAFF is the largest event in the nation dedicated to screening Asian American and Asian films. The Festival accepts films and videos of all lengths and genres that are made by and/or about Asian Americans and Asians of any nationality. To submit online, to download an entry form or for more information, visit www.asianamericanmedia.org.
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"The Center for Asian America Media presents the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) every March. The SFIAAFF is the nation's largest showcase for new Asian American and Asian films, annually presenting approximately 130 works in San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose. Since 1982, the SFIAAFF has been an important launching point for Asian American independent filmmakers as well as a vital source for new Asian cinema. The 2008 Festival drew an attendance of over 30,000, including more than 200 filmmakers and industry guests."

For specific questions and concerns, please contact moyama@asianamericanmedia.org