DC Asian Pacific American Film, Inc.

Surrogate Valentine Trailer HD from goh nakamura on Vimeo.

Join us Saturday night for a fantastic night of movie and music, not to mention fabulous food and drink at the Closing Night reception after the screening.

The Film:
Goh Nakamura (playing himself) is a San Francisco musician trying to break into the music scene. In the meantime, he agrees to do a favor for a filmmaker friend and teaches TV star Danny (Chadd Stoops) how to play the guitar for his upcoming movie role. In an attempt to learn the ins and outs of being a “rock star,” Danny follows Goh on his West Coast tour. Read More »

PATANG (The Kite) Wins Best Feature Film at 2011 DC APA Film Fest

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 ̶ D.C. Asian Pacific American Film is thrilled to award its Best Narrative Feature Award to director Prashant Bhargava and his feature film debut PATANG (The Kite). PATANG will screen Saturday, October 15, 4 p.m. at the Goethe-Institut in Washington D.C. Read More »

Yoon Myung and Tai Sook Suh immigrated to America for a better life for their children, Andrew and Catherine. But their pursuit of happiness quickly became riddled with misfortune, culminating on September 25, 1993, when Andrew shot and killed his older sister’s fiancé of eight years, Robert O’Dubaine, at Catherine’s bidding. Why did he do it? Watch this compelling film House of Suh on Friday, Oct. 14 at the U.S. Navy Memorial Theater.

Flashes - screening at 9 p.m.

We’ve got a packed lineup today. Here’s a rundown on what is screening today:

Anna May Wong: In Her Own Words, 1 p.m.
Star of both silent and sound pictures, Chinese American actress Anna May Wong lent her unmatched talent to such lauded works as Shanghai Express alongside Marlene Dietrich. She was the first Chinese American movie star, and started out in silent films at age 17. Read More »

“Your smartphone is your press badge!” A hands-on workshop with Annabel Park and Eric Byler

A 75-min workshop on how new technology is revolutionizing citizen journalism and breaking down the barriers to power. Annabel Park and Eric Byler, co-directors of 9500 Liberty and co-founders of the Coffee Party, will show you some easy ways you can become part of the revolution to have truth-driven media overpower profit-driven media. Bring your smartphones or laptops.

FREE EVENT! Seating limited to the first 30 attendees, 3pm to 4:30pm, at Goethe-Institut on Sunday 10/9

Have you checked out our 2011 APA Film Festival trailer yet?

2011 DC APA Film Festival Trailer – October 6-15 from DC APA Film on Vimeo.

Lots of exciting films! Get your tickets today!

http://www.apafilm.org/festival-2011/schedule/

Trailer credits

Editor: Wyman Lee

Music: Inara Sunset, D.C. local band who will be performing at the Closing Night reception. “California Winter Storm” written by Ron Sanchez