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    Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) 2012

    ACV is proud to present another year in celebration of the stories of Asian and Asian American independent filmmakers.

    Now in its 35th year, screenings will take place July 25-August 5, 2012 in Midtown, Chelsea, and the Upper East Side.

    On July 25, 2012 we will celebrate Opening Night screening and Gala, co-presented by Asia Society in their beautiful building. The festival will continue with screenings at Clearview Chelsea Cinema.

    Highlight events in 2012 include:

    7/25: Opening Night Presentation & Gala Fundraiser
    co-presented with Asia Society

    7/27: LGBTQ Cinema Night
    co-hosted by community partners

    7/28: Centerpiece Presentation & Afterparty

    Music Night Out
    Featuring independent music videos and live performances

    8/5: Closing Night Presentation & Afterparty

    Awards Categories

    Emerging Director
    Narrative Feature Filmmaker

    Emerging Director
    Documentary Feature Filmmaker

    Excellence
    in Short Filmmaking

    Audience Choice
    Feature-length Film

    Youth Vision
    One-to-Watch Award

    Entries

    AAIFF’12 call for entries for features and shorts closed on March 7, 2012.
    Please check back in early 2013 to enter next year. Final decisions for 2012 entries will be sent to filmmakers at the end of May, 2012. Applicants may contact us with questions.

    Include all information including your Without A Box tracking number. Please, no phone calls.

    AAIFF is currently accepting feature length work-in-progress submissions until May 2, 2012.
    Work-in-progress submissions should be in post-production. Selected work-in-progress will be part of the work-in-progress workshop lead by industry professionals. It is an opportunity for a real audience to see your work, to receive feedback, and to fine tune your film in preparation for an official release.

    Sponsor: Connect your brand to the AAIFF’12 audience
    Donate: Support diversity in independent cinema
    Watch: AAIFF’11 short films from the National Festival Tour at DramaFever.com