SeattleAAFF

Seattle’s only film fest that showcases Asian American voices, perspectives, and histories

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A Statement on Anti-Asian Racism: End White Supremacy

Read here: https://t.co/PT00xmbMZf

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Stream short films celebrating the spectrums of queer and trans Asian and Pacific Islander experiences and creators! Bayanihan & Resilience, Frozen Out, The Leaf, Little Sky, Thó, Begum Pavarthi, and Red Aninsri, orTiptoeing Across the Still Trembling Berlin Wall

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We are so PROUD to co-present Asian & Pacific Islander Queer-Story Month with @3DollarBillCine! See films created by, for, and about the #AANHPI LGBTQIA+ people and their families, available virtually from 5/15 to 5/23! Proceeds from ticket sales will support @UTOPIA!

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AS WE LIKE IT - Queer Taiwanese pop art meets the Bard in this all-female retelling of AS YOU LIKE IT. The film’s gender dynamics pay homage to Shakespeare’s own intentions, celebrating the curious tricks love plays on us. Who knew being driven mad by love could be such fun?

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Come and witness the nurturing and empowering journeys of South Asian storytellers at the @TasveerOrg Community Speaks: Frames of Mind storytelling event. Find inspiration and connection in their heartwarming, and poignant stories. Get your tickets now: https://t.co/vDSmhpNjtF

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Kick off #AANHPI Heritage Month with the @apiheritage celebration at Seattle Center on May 1. Enjoy performances, activities, and food that showcase the showcases the culture, traditions, and history of Asian and Pacific Islander peoples and communities! https://t.co/sQaZFXqzm4

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Get your tickets for the 19th annual Seattle Black Film Festival kicking off tomorrow, 4/29! This three-day festival has in-person and virtual screening options to celebrate the range and depth of the Black experience on the big screen or in your own home. https://t.co/TYZd0hEnlQ

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The pandemic has dramatically changed the life of many young people. @tasveeerorg is helping South Asian youth to process their experiences through creative writing. Register and join them for the FREE youth workshop on Friday, 4/29, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm! https://t.co/M7ASFxRdFZ

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The 15th annual @NFFTY Film Festival kicks off this weekend!

See the next generation of film makers at the world's largest festival for emerging filmmakers. Keep an eye out for some of our favorites from this year's SAAFF festival in the lineup as well! https://t.co/MKpli0rhQC

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Join @tasveerorg for a virtual screening of the Oscar-nominated film FLEE and Q&A tonight, 4/22, at 7PM. Nominated for Best Documentary, Animated Film and Foreign Language Film, this film tells the story of a man fleeing from his home country as a refugee. https://t.co/rrihiWWVdi

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LAST CHANCE to watch MANZANAR, DIVERTED: WHEN WATER BECOMES DUST and all the other programs in our virtual schedule! Get your ticket and start watching before midnight tonight. https://t.co/dKFFwZReQT

Co-presented by @DenshoProject, @TsuruSolidarity, and Longhouse Media

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AFTER IMAGES: CHANNARA TOM “PHILLY” PHEAP - A family’s remembrance of a loved one lost to police violence two years ago, this film hopes to build national attention and pressure on Knoxville, Tennessee in anticipation of the Pheap family’s civil lawsuit in July 2022.

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The stories and experiences of refugee communities are vast and diverse. Watch as filmmakers explore the experiences, stories, and lasting legacies of refugee communities in the REFLECTIONS shorts program. Get your tickets before the festival ends! https://t.co/dKwXpOPtC4

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TRANSLATION OF SILENCE - After the fall of Saigon, a young Vietnamese man travels to Paris to find his father. During this visit, he learns about his family's complicated history and how the Southern and Northern Vietnamese conflict continues to affect his life even in France.

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Welcome to America: Where dreams come true...ish. A break from the traditional romantic comedy, AMERICANISH highlights different layers of womanhood as they intersect with cultural expectations.

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Co-presented by @TasveerOrg and @WIFSeattle