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10/30/09 Austin, TX – The 6th
annual Austin Asian American Film Festival (AAAFF) is slated to run November
12th through November 15th at the Alamo, South Lamar. The 2009 movie line-up
includes 40 outstanding feature films and shorts selections from over 300
submissions from around the world. In addition, we have a wide variety of
special events and film-festival related parties to pick from. Click here for a
complete listing of movies and events for this year.
The 2009 Film Festival kicks off Thursday, November 12th with a 7:00pm screening
of local filmmaker Ed Radtke’s award-winning drama, Speed of Life, followed by a
one of a kind opening night party at KTV Silhouette Lounge featuring DJ Chris
Klassen spinning Cambodian girl rock and other feet tapping tracks from around
the globe.
VIP Badges for the festival are now on sale @
http://shop.aaaff.org for $50 (the price goes up to $60 starting
November 1st). Badge holders will enjoy:
VIP access to all festival screenings, events and unlimited drinks @ selected
events
No waiting in line for any screenings or events, guaranteed entry to sold out
shows
Exclusive opportunities to meet with the filmmakers, actors and special guests
Admission to a private brunch - the coveted AWM Visionary Awards will be
announced at this event
A goodie bag containing an impressive array of treats and surprises including
discount coupons to popular Austin restaurants
Films line-up, most premiering for the 1st time in Austin, include –
o White on Rice (Dave Boyle, 2009), a sleeper hit romantic comedy with lead
actress Lynn Chen (Saving Face) in attendance
o Ramchand Pakistani (Mehreen Jabbar, 2008), a moving story of a young Pakistani
boy imprisoned for accidentally crossing the India-Pakistan border
o Fruit Fly (H.P. Mendoza, 2009), the exuberant and wildly creative musical,
which will also be accompanied by a “surprise” viewing
o Old Partner (Lee Chung-Ryoul, 2008), South Korea’s highest grossing
independent film of all-time, the heartbreaking and charming tale of an elderly
man and his beloved ox
o Persepolis – A bonus screening - AAAFF is bringing this Oscar nominated and
Cannes Festival winner for a one-time outdoor screening on Town Lake! This
captivating animated film about an Iranian girl’s journey from young punk rebel
to outspoken political dissident will be accompanied by the delicious cuisines
of three Austin favorites (Sushi-A-Go-Go, Satay Thai, and Get Sum Dim Sum), and
will be preceded by the phenomenal Iranian band Tehranosaurus.
Other Events & Parties –
o Bollywood-themed party at Malverde
o Concert at the Music Gym headlined by underground hip-hop superstar JenRo
(showcased on VH1’s The Coolest Years and featured in the documentary Rebel
Girls)
o Free student screenings and discussion panels on the UT campu