Asian American International Film Festival ‘09
July 23, 2009-July 26, 2009

The Asian American International Film Festival is the first and longest running festival in the country devoted to showcasing films created by media artists of Asian descent and about the Asian community.

This year, AAIFF will present a showcase of original feature films, short films, documentaries, and other works by artists from throughout the world. Beginning July 23 and running through July 26, AAIFF 09 will feature ten of the year’s best narrative and documentary feature films at our new Chelsea location and over 30 short films at the new Museum of Chinese in America. In addition to the screenings, the festival will also conduct panel discussions, Q&A sessions, workshops and awards.

APICHA is proud to be a co-sponsor for the Shorts Program 'Here...Look at Me' in the Asian American International Film Festival this year!

Here...Look at Me
Identity is more than the sum of innate qualities—when born out of minority status, it can emerge as a form of personal creation. Here, we witness stories of individuals and communities whose identities reveal as much about their environments as they do about themselves.

When: Saturday, July 25 at 6:45PM
Where: Museum of Chinese in America
211-215 Centre Street (b/t Howard & Grand)
New York, NY 10013

Tickets: $12.50 General, $11 Seniors/Students, $10 for APICHA members with discount code: cospw2

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Closing Night Presentation: Fruit Fly
Dir: H. P. Mendoza
A naughty, fast-paced, punchy romp of a musical, Fruit Fly follows young performance artist Bethesda on her soul-searching journey to find a place for herself while trying her luck in the art scene.

When: Sunday, July 26 at 6:00PM
Where: Clearview Cinemas
260 W 23rd St. (b/t 7th & 8th Ave)
New York, NY 10011

Tickets: $25.00 (Includes Screening & Awards Ceremony at Clearview Cinemas and Gala at Velour Lounge)

To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Box Office at 212-989-3962 or 212-989-0017 or go online to http://www.aaiff.org/2009/