FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 26, 2009
For further information please contact:
Masashi Niwano, Festival Director
Email: masashi@aaaff.org
Tel: (512) 380-0635

“It's clear [the] Austin Asian American Film Festival is making an impact . . . providing an outlet for Asian American voices.” -- Yvonne Lim Wilson, AsianAustin.com

6th Annual Austin Asian American Film Festival is back to showcase the best in Asian and Asian American cinema!

Austin, TX – The 6th Annual Austin Asian American Film Festival will run from November 12th through the 15th at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. From the more than 300 films submitted from over 20 different countries, the best 50 have been chosen. All films will be premieres and the full line up will be announced on October 5th, 2009. This year, the AAAFF will include competitions for: Best Narrative Feature and Best Documentary Feature. Both categories will have three judges, including acclaimed filmmakers, industry professionals and celebrated film enthusiasts. There will also be an Audience award, voted on by festival attendees. Prizes will be announced on October 5th, 2009.

Aside from the film screenings, this year the festival has been expanded to include: two discussion panels at the University of Texas at Austin; an exciting Opening Night Party at KTV, Austin’s only downtown karaoke club; a Bollywood themed party at one of Austin’s hottest new bars, Mal Verde; and a concert featuring acclaimed Filipina- American hip hop superstar, Jenro.

Festival badges and tickets will go on sale October 5th. All access badges are $50 until November 1st (regular cost $60). Badges guarantee seating for all films, free entrance to all special events (including a private meet n’ greet with filmmakers) and a complimentary festival t-shirt. Individual screening tickets are $7.

About the Festival:

Austin Asian American Film Festival celebrates the best in Asian and Asian American independent cinema. For five years, our festival has highlighted the complexity and vitality of Asian/Asian-American communities through cutting-edge narrative, documentary and experimental films.

2009 Confirmed Sponsors:

Freescale Semiconductors, Grande Communications, Kirin Ichiban, University of Texas, Austin Film Society, Alamo Drafthouse, Asian American Cultural Center and many more.
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