2008 Asian American International Film Festival
July 10-19, 2008
Since 1978, the Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) has introduced new and compelling works by Asian and Asian American filmmakers, premiering the films of directors Mira Nair, Ang Lee, Wayne Wang, Park Chan-wook, and Justin Lin. AAIFF 2008 continues the tradition of showcasing the best in Asian and Asian American cinema with a series that includes 13 dramatic features, nine documentaries, and 10 shorts.
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Panels and Discussions at the Asia Society
New Landscapes: Media and its Adaptations
Asian Cinevision with Asia Society, in partnership with NYU's Asian/Pacific/American Institute, proudly announces New Landscapes: Media and its Adaptations, an inaugural interdisciplinary series of panels, discussions, and events exploring new visions in Asian and Asian American media, culture, and politics.
 New York Geographies
Saturday, July 12, 1:00 p.m.
How do New York filmmakers and those in the industry navigate the varied spaces and multitude of overlapping communities of the city? From the subterranean passageways to rooftop gardens, panelists will discuss how they represent and express their love for New York City.
Panelists: Karin Chien (producer, Santa Mesa), Paul Lee (location scout), David Moy (Supervisor of Field Operations, Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting), Ed Radtke (director, Speed of Life)
Moderated by: Ron Simon (curator, Paley Center for Media-Museum of Radio & Television)
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 On Asian/American Aesthetics
Saturday, July 12, 3:45 p.m.
As Asian cinema garners increasing attention globally for its innovative narrative and visual forms, it challenges the public to rethink assumptions of Asian aesthetics and culture as a discrete entity. Instead, this panel will explore "Asian Culture" and "Asian Aesthetics" as a diverse and hypertextual mode that is informed by many influences and ideas.
Panelists: Wayne Wang (director, Princess of Nebraska and Smoke), David Henry Hwang (playwright), Mary Ping (fashion designer), Billy Tsien (architect)
Moderated by: Dennis Lim (film critic)
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 China and the Environment
Saturday, July 12, 6:15 p.m.
As the 2008 Summer Olympics convene in Beijing, a diverse panel representing the worlds of art and policy will discuss industrial growth in the 21st century and how film and cultural representations can help build awareness and encourage global change.
Panelists: Orville Schell (Arthur Ross Director of the Center for US-China Relations, Asia Society), Michael Zhao (Asia Society Center for US-China Relations), Mathieu Borysevich (photographer)
Moderated by: Julie Sze (associate professor, environmental studies, UC Davis)
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 Extra Lives: Intersections of Video Games and Film
Sunday, July 13, 3:45 p.m.
Films created using game engines and real-time graphics, known as Machinima, have emerged as an inexpensive, readily accessible way to tell stories. Likewise, popular films, such as Pan's Labyrinth and Speed Racer use the rapid-fire action so typical of video games. The panel will explore the intersections of films and video games, and what they mean for the future of both media.
Panelists: Matt Dominianni (Machinima filmmaker, producer of Trash Talk, machinima talk show), Austin Chang (MTV Games, producer), David Surman (senior lecturer, computer games design at University of Wales, Newport)
Moderated by: Raina Lee, M.A. (editor, 1up-zine.com)
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 Documentary Subject, Female Gaze
Thursday, July 17, 6:45 p.m.
The AAIFF will present different documentaries by women filmmakers exploring politics and humanity: from artists working amidst political unrest in Peru to Japanese kamikaze pilots coping with a complex past.
Panelists: Risa Morimoto (director, Wings of Defeat), Ann Kaneko (director, Against the Grain), Mirjam van Veelen (director, Megumi)
Moderated by: Anne del Castillo (Director of Development & Special Projects, P.O.V/American Documentary)
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 One on One with Jessica Yu
Saturday, July 19, 1:45 p.m.
Oscar-winner Jessica Yu entered filmmaking through documentaries such as Breathing Lessons and In the Realm of the Unreal. This year marks her narrative feature debut with Ping Pong Playa. In this discussion, Yu will discuss the creative process in transitioning from the types of film the she has become widely known for—those dealing with disability, outisider artists, and extremists—to a light-hearted comedy.
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