The San Diego Asian Film Foundation (SDAFF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to upholding and sharing the diverse legacy of Asian Pacific Islanders through the media arts.
The premiere event of the SDAFF is its 8-day annual film festival in October, during which thousands of patrons come out to experience films from around the world and connect with the artists who created them. SDAFF screens Films in the following competitive categories: Dramatic Narrative Feature and Short, Documentary Feature and Animation Short.
In addition, the SDAFF offers a quarterly film series, a membership program, and documentary training for local high school students.
One of our goals is to build stronger ties with area schools to foster meaningful discourse and cultural learning. We also work with more than 100 community, business, and school groups who partner with us on various programs.
| Email: | info(at)sdaff.org |
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| Phone: | (1) 858 650-3459 |
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San Diego Asian Film Foundation Office
7969 Engineer Rd Ste 206 San Diego, California 92111-0212 USA |
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The filmmakers were presented with awards by several Asian American celebrities such as James Kyson Lee, Joy Bisco, Dustin Nguyen and Roger Fan. Acting legend George Takei was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Of his festival experience, Takei described the festival as "a rich and enriching contribution to the cultural landscape of San Diego. I know it will continue to grow and attract increasing numbers of film aficionados to this beautiful city by the sea."
Awards were given as follows:
Grand Jury Award: "CATS OF MIRIKITANI"
Directed By: Linda Hattendorf (USA)
Best Narrative Feature: "OWL AND THE SPARROW"
Directe By: Stephane Gauger (USA)
Best Documentary Feature Award: "NA KAMALEI: MEN OF HULA"
Directed By: Lisette Flanary
Best Short Narrative: "MONSOON"
Directed By: Shyam Balse's
Best Short Documentary: "MOOKEY'S STORY"
Directed By: Carolyn Goossen
Best Short Animation: "CITY PARADISE"
Directed By: Gaelle Denis
Best Music Video: "CHAMPION"
Directed By: Patricio Ginelsa