LAAPFF Presents: Hong Kong Generations of Cinema 2024

LAAPFF Presents: Hong Kong Generations of Cinema 2024

The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) is proud to announce the lineup for the third annual LAAPFF PRESENTS: HONG KONG GENERATIONS OF CINEMA, sponsored by Hong Kong Economic And Trade Office, San Francisco. The special 2-day showcase will take place on October 26 and 27, 2024 at AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 in Monterey Park.

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A Century of Union

A Century of Union

What has changed, stayed the same, shifted during the 100 years of Union? In what ways does Union Church reflect an emblematic and necessary history of Little Tokyo? How can we investigate history through site-specific storytelling? Celebrate 101 Years of Union as we share the history behind this infamous building.

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Join us at Suite VC during the 2021 Sundance Film Festival!

Join us at Suite VC during the 2021 Sundance Film Festival!

Join us at Suite VC during the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. Here is a starting point for media-based conversations that can bridge understanding between communities and different allies. By amplifying storytellers and centering their friendships and experiences, we hope to align diverse perspectives to build a better world for all of us.

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Literary Artists Offer “Reflections/Refractions” In Little Tokyo Showcase

Literary Artists Offer “Reflections/Refractions” In Little Tokyo Showcase

Our September 19th event “REFLECTIONS/REFRACTIONS: 10 Works Inspired by At First Light” brought together ten artists — and two musicians — who were invited to select an image from the current “At First Light” exhibit that inspired them to create an original written work to perform in front of a live audience. Read about how this event was a success!

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"Spaces to Grow, Spaces to Protect" Set for Far East Lounge on Oct 8

"Spaces to Grow, Spaces to Protect" Set for Far East Lounge on Oct 8

On Tuesday, October 8, join Visual Communications and Sustainable Little Tokyo for “Spaces to Grow, Spaces to Protect: An Arts and Community Conversation with Place-Makers,” a special panel of arts educators, activists, and curators and their role in nurturing and supporting community artists as part of the new series “ART4FSN.”

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At First Light Closing Event on Oct 17: “Dawn of a New Day”

At First Light Closing Event on Oct 17: “Dawn of a New Day”

On Thursday, October 17th, join Visual Communications and UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs for the closing program of At First Light: The Dawning of Asian Pacific America, “Dawn of a New Day: Asian American Women Who Are Changing Media.” The event consists of a panel of Asian American women in film/TV/media who promote social change with their work discussing how the Asian Pacific American movement has evolved and continues to change the face of media.

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Visual Communications "Centers the Masses" in Little Tokyo's 341 FSN Storefront Starting April 5

Visual Communications "Centers the Masses" in Little Tokyo's 341 FSN Storefront Starting April 5

Visual Communications, the nation’s premier Asian Pacific American media arts organization, will embark on “Centering the Masses,” a unique nine-week pop-up series at the 341 FSN storefront space in the heart of Los Angeles Little Tokyo’s historic district beginning April 5 and running through May 30, 2019.

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Visual Communications a Community Collaborator with Outfest Fusion

Visual Communications a Community Collaborator with Outfest Fusion

Visual Communications is pleased to partner with Outfest Fusion to promote programs at the Outfest Fusion LGBTQ People of Color Film Festival, which runs March 1 – 5, 2019 at various locations in the Los Angeles area. FISH BONES and HOÀI screened at the 2018 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, and CALL HER GANDA director PJ Raval will be part of the Documentary 101 Workshop.

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#APAParkCity 2019 Wraps 15th Anniversary Edition

#APAParkCity 2019 Wraps 15th Anniversary Edition

"The first year, it was a party. The second year, it was a happening. Now, this is an annual event. You know what we call that? We call that a tradition." The 15th Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience in Park City that took place during Sundance/Slamdance the weekend of Jan 25, 2019 was an amazing success. Thank you to all those who supported the event!

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Long Distance Stories: A Night of Fil Am History & Storytelling

Long Distance Stories: A Night of Fil Am History & Storytelling

On Thursday, October 25th, also known as Larry Itliong Day, Visual Communications (VC) hosted “Long Distance Stories: A Night of Fil Am History & Storytelling” as part of Filipino American History Month. The event included a screening of the documentary MANONG by Linda Mabalot, an excerpt from the podcast Long Distance, and a discussion with six Filipino American storytellers of various media.

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"Home Is in the Heart: Seniors Making Movies" at 341 FSN

"Home Is in the Heart: Seniors Making Movies" at 341 FSN

On Saturday, August 11th, Visual Communications (VC) presented Home Is in the Heart: Seniors Making Movies, as part of Sustainable Little Tokyo’s ART @ 341 FSN. This short program of short films celebrated the power and value of “place” as a home, refuge, and a holder of memories, a crucial celebration in the midst of a new wave of displacement.

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HBO and VC Launch the 2019 HBO APA Visionaries Short Film Competition

HBO and VC Launch the 2019 HBO APA Visionaries Short Film Competition

For the past two years, Visual Communications has proudly been a part of the HBO APA Visionaries Competition as both judge and host of the premiere of the winning films at the annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. HBO has now opened their call for entries for the 2019 Asian Pacific American Visionaries Short Film Competition. To submit your film, visit www.hbovisionaries.com.

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