Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) – formerly known as VC FilmFest – is an annual film festival presented by Visual Communications (VC). It was established in 1983 by Linda Mabalot as a vehicle to promote Asian Pacific American and Asian international cinema. The festival fulfills a unique mission in illuminating the visions and voices of Asian Pacific peoples and heritage. The festival is held in Los Angeles in May, which is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

History

The Festival began working with the UCLA film department. It is one of the largest showcases of Asian and Asian American filmmaking in the United States. In 2003, the festival, held at several sites around Los Angeles, drew 10,000 people over seven days in early May 2003. == Activities ==

Activities

at the LA APFF at the LA APFF According to Justin Lin, "Mabalot allowed him to use Visual Communications’ offices in Little Tokyo for auditions and rehearsals and was a source of unwavering moral support for a movie that contradicted the image of Asian Americans as a model minority." == Events ==

Events

• Screenings of Asian American and Asian international films • Post-screening discussions with directors and cast members • Industry panels on acting, directing, writing and cinematography • Gala receptions and networking mixers == Awards ==

Awards

LAAPFF presents juried awards to selected films in the following categories: • Narrative Feature • Documentary Feature • "Golden Reel" Award for short film • "Linda Mabalot New Directors/New Visions" Award LAAPFF is an Academy Award-qualifying festival for "Golden Reel" Short Film Awards. The festival also presents an Audience Award for narrative feature. == Venues ==

Venues

• Directors Guild of America theaters • Laemmle Theatres Sunset 5 • (JANM) National Center for the Preservation of Democracy • Aratani/Japan America Theatre • Pacific Amphitheatre, Orange County • The Downtown Independent == References ==

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