VC is calling for ARMED with a CAMERA Fellowship

ARMED WITH A CAMERA FELLOWSHIP FOR EMERGING MEDIA
ARTISTS 2006
CALL FOR ENTRIES

Received by 5 p.m., December 2, 2005
To download an application, go to http://www.vconline.org/artistops/awc.html
Visual Communications (VC) seeks to cultivate a new
generation of Asian Pacific American media artists
committed to preserving the legacy and vision of VC.
ARMED WITH A CAMERA FELLOWSHIP will award up to ten
fellows $500 to complete, within a four-month span of
time, a five-minute digital video.
Final projects must be shot in digital video format
and completed by April 21, 2006. A special program
will showcase all completed projects at various VC
exhibitions across the city of Los Angeles, including
the VC FILMFEST: The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film
Festival and other venues nationwide. VC will own the productions and will also package and distribute completed works. Distribution income will aid in the continuation of the Armed with a Camera Fellowship.

Benefits
Selected artists will gain the following through this
program:
-Monetary compensation for their artistic work
-Access to VC’s post-production facilities (valued at
$700/week)
-One year VC FILMMAKERS UNION membership (valued at
$120)
-Exhibition of their new work at the VC FILMFEST 2006 -Professional Training Workshops throughout the year -Opportunity to build portfolio and gain exposure which may open up other exhibition opportunities & the opportunity to compete with media veterans -Future use of VC as a fiscal sponsor -Technical assistance when necessary
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants must be of Asian Pacific descent,
30 years old and younger in the year 2006, residents
of California and have had previous work in the VC
FilmFest, ChiliVisions, any other VC exhibition and/or
any Film Festival—this may NOT include on-campus
student festivals.
Project Criteria
All projects must conform to the following guidelines:
-Final piece must be a new, original work
-Final piece must be shot in digital video format, no
16mm film
-Final piece must be completed by April 21, 2006 for
inclusion in the VC FILMFEST 2006
-Total length of final piece must not exceed five
minutes
-Budget for each project shall not exceed $500
-Mandatory orientation on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, and bi-monthly peer sessions from January through April -Priority will be given to animation, documentary and experimental pieces.
Fellowship Selection Process
Ten media artists will be selected by a
multi-generational review panel composed of community
members, media artists, critics, and curators.
Selections will be made on the basis of creative
excellence and innovation. Applicants will be
contacted by the first week in January 2006.
How to Apply
Downloadable applications available at
http://www.blogger.com/www.vconline.org
Please send the following:
-Information Cover Sheet
-Resume
-Project Treatment (2 page maximum)
-Project Timeline (All projects must begin in January
2006 and must be completed by April 21, 2006)
-Budget (proposed budget must total $500; budget items
may include artist stipend, equipment, supplies,
location fee, food, etc.)
-Sample work cued to five minutes
-Self-addressed stamped envelope for return of sample
work
DEADLINE: Received by 5pm, December 2, 2005. For any
questions or concerns, please feel free to call
Kennedy Kabasares at (213) 680-4462 x32 or by email.
Email to : kennedy@vconline.org Fax: (213) 687-4848
Mail to: Visual Communications
120 Judge John Aiso St., Basement
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Attn: Kennedy Kabasares
ABOUT VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
Founded in 1970, Visual Communications is the first
Asian Pacific media arts center in the nation. The
mission of Visual Communications is to promote
intercultural understanding through the creation,
presentation, preservation and support of media works
by and about Asian Pacific Americans. Visual
Communications was created with the understanding that
media and the arts are important vehicles to organize
and empower communities, build connections between
generations, challenge perspectives, and create an
environment for critical thinking, necessary to build
a more just and humane society. That understanding is demonstrated through the commitment to excellence in the media arts at the grassroots level through a range of programs that promote honest and sensitive portrayals of Asians and Asian Pacific Americans. These programs are complemented by the long-standing collaborative efforts with other community organizations and a commitment to the development of an informed community.
Armed with a Camera is partially funded by the James
Irvine Foundation and the Linda Mabalot Legacy Fund.
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APA Hip Hop Summit. this thing has become crazier every year!

website: www.asiaticempire.com

Asiatic Empire presents

ASIAN HIP HOP SUMMIT 4

Sat, Nov 19, 2005, 7PM-10PM
Sun, Nov 20, 2005, 4PM-10PM

@ Jeet Kune Flow Camp
625 S. La Fayette Park Place
(Wilshire & La Fayette Park Pl)
K-Town, Los Angeles 90057

$5 admission each day
all ages
all proceeds benefit Green Pastures Youth Center (www.green1004.org)



hosted by DJ K-Sly (100.3 The Beat) & Dumbfoundead

Sat, Nov 19, 2005: "K-Town All Stars" 7PM-10PM
JEET KUNE FLOW (Dumbfoundead, Chosen 1, Viruss, Furis, Nelson, Mista Ri, Yellah Fellah)
SHIN-B
DENIZEN KANE (Typical Cats/Chicago)
FLOWSIK (New York City)
HEP DA TIGHTEST (Seattle)BRENDA
WONHYOMC MIN (17 years old)EXFLOSIVE (17 years old)
hip hop dance teams:

UNBALANCEUPLOAD (1st place -- Radio Korea Dance Contest)
COMPLAIN (LA High)UNIQUE ONEZ (Fairfax High)GUESS WHO (Van Nuys High)
DJs: Cloud, Benny, G-Son, Kid Atomic+++FREESTYLE DANCE-OFF hosted by QUIKFLEX




Sun, Nov 20, 2005 "Asiatic LA" 4PM-10PM

4PM-6PM afternoon show:
FAR EAST MOVEMENT
HUNGRY HOOLIGANS (Bay Area)J-TEK (w/ live band)
SIR REAL & C-SPILLS
RED BLOOD CELL (Kollaboration winner)
SAM I AM (Jeet Kune Flow)A-ILLSOPHAY DUCH (spoken word)6PM-9PM evening show:
LONGEVITY CREWKARMACYPRACH LYQ-YORK & KNOWA LAZARUSLYRA FLIPVY (singing)MIWA LYRICKOVERT LIVENEXT PHAZE (singing)REBELS TO THE GRAINDJ SOULSPEAK (mpc live beats)E.A.R.T.H.
LA ZOO (b-boys)
9PM-10PM MC BATTLE (16 MC Tournament):
hosted by Slant
$200 prize + video games + Deep C gear
sign up on day of or pre-register at asianhiphopsummit@yahoo.com

2004 champ: Yellah Fellah
2003 champ: NoCanDo
2002 champ: NoCanDo


Asian Hip Hop Summit 4 is sponsored by:KDAY 93.5 FM (www.935kday.com)
Korean Resource Center (www.krcla.org)
KTown213.com (www.ktown213.com)C&A Marketing (www.chungassoc.com)
Buzzin' Bee Entertainment, LLC (www.thebuzzinbee.com)
159 Entertainment & Flow District (www.159ent.com)
Aznraps.com (www.aznraps.com)Jinhee Kim, LA Korean Int'l Film Foundation (www.lakiff.org)
Kollaboration 6 -- Nov 12, 2005 (www.kollaboration.org)
Deep C


for complete schedule: www.asiaticempire.com
for more info: asianhiphopsummit@yahoo.com

Aquarium of the Pacific Autumn Festival!

This is the 4th year that the Aquarium of the Pacific and RYOMA (Pasadena Cherry Blossom Festival) is partnering in producing the Aquarium of the Pacific Autumn Festival - celebrates the arts, food, culture and marine environments of Japan, China, Korea and the Phillipines with taiko drumming, cultural dances, chinese acrobats, lion dancers, japanese doll making demonstrations and palm leaf designs, as well as the magic of orgami by Michael, Yami & Joe who will also be teaching a daily class and much more. There will be children's crafts of fish kites, orgami fish and chinese lanterns and storyteller actors from SAG Foundation's BookPals. On Sunday November 5th there will be a special awards ceremony at 1:45 p.m. honoring the Chinese American Museum! Returning by popular demand is our Master of Ceremonies, veteran actor Rodney Kageyama and Art Nakane with his one man band!

We also have a $5.00 off coupon flyer - let us know if you wish a copy of the coupon flyer.

THANKS!
Hope to see you at the
Aquarium of the Pacific Autumn Festival
Sat & Sun - November 5th & 6th
Autumn Festival from 10 am to 5 p.m.
Aquarium open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

100 Aquarium Way
2 Parking Lots: Parking directly across the street on Aquarium Way or
at the Pike Parking Lot directly across the street on Shoreline Drive.


Wendy Fujihara Anderson - WOW! Event Productions & Public Relations
Co-Founder/Executive Director/Producer - 5th Annual Pasadena Cherry Blossom Festival
www.pasadenacherryblossom.org - 4/1/06-4/2/06
Co-President East West Players - Nation's Foremost Asian American Theater - www.eastwestplayers.org
EWP's 40th season with Stewed Rice, Equus, Sweeney Todd & Motty-Chon
Publicist, DVD Documentary Team & Invited Workshop Presenter, International Special Events Society - Eventworld 2005 - August at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel - www.ises.com
Co-Producer - Aquarium of the Pacific Autumn Festival - 11/5-11/06/05
Pasadena Commissioner (District 2) Status of Women
Partner, Kellye Wallett Studio - www.kellyesart.com - Artist/Actress Kellye Nakahara Wallett
Member: International Festival & Events Associations (IFEA)

Mailing Address: 686 S. Arroyo Parkway, #221, Pasadena, CA 91105
626-683-8243 Fax: 626-405-8809
wowproductions2@earthlink.net

LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IS TODAY!


Pasadena, CA - Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE), is targeting several communities in southern California to register Asian Pacific American (APA) voters for the upcoming November 8 elections. Communities include Hacienda Heights, Thai Town (Hollywood), Garden Grove, Westminster and Irvine. The deadline to register to vote is by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 24.

With last year's Presidential Elections and the recent Los Angeles Mayoral Elections still fresh on voters' minds, it has been an interesting challenge this fall to sustain voter interest in this year's Special Elections. "Despite 'voter fatigue,' however, it is vital that CAUSE continues the work of registering new voters, and educating everyone on the issues that will affect their lives as Californians. As Asian Pacific Americans, it is also crucial that we show up to vote. Our vote is our voice, and we need to make sure that our voices are heard loud and clear in this and in every election," says Sharon Owyang, CAUSE Executive Director.

Los Angeles County voters have an opportunity to vote early (October 26 to November 4) at 11 Touchscreen Voting locations. For locations and more details, visit www.lavote.net or call the L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Multi-lingual hotline at (800) 481-8683. For voter information in Orange County, visit www.oc.ca.gov/election or call the following phone numbers for Asian language assistance:
Vietnamese - (714) 567-7585 (Mr. Leslie Le) or (714) 567-7581 (name unavailable)
Chinese - (714) 567-5143 (Ms. Delicia Hsu)
Korean - (714) 567-5141 (Mr. Jay Koo)

In order to prepare APA voters to make an informed decision, CAUSE has begun distributing the non-partisan Easy Voter Guides in Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese - free to the public. Voter registration forms, absentee ballot applications and how-to-vote audiotapes are also available free to those who call CAUSE's toll-free voter assistance hotline at (888) 809-3888. Operators are available Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM to answer questions and help voters. For those who prefer to use the Internet, voters can visit www.causeusa.org for more information on CAUSE's calendar of events, voter resources, and the CAUSE hand out, "Statewide Special Election: Propositions on the November 2005 Ballot," which gives a description, list of major supporters, and funders of each proposition.


# # #

Asian Youth Leadership Conference

The Asian Pacific Leadership Conference offers 50 college undergraduates,
selected from public and private colleges across the state, a unique
opportunity to explore their potential to develop him or herself as future
leaders for California's emerging Asian Pacific Islander communities. The
conference features highly interactive workshops, intensive small group
discussions, exploration of leadership in a cultural and community context,
and the chance to interact personally with state leaders.

Dates: Friday, Nov. 11th through Sunday, Nov. 13th
Location: Santa Barbara, with a portion of the conference on the UCSB campus

Cost: There is NO FEE to attend the conference. Meals and lodging will be
provided, however, attendees will have to find their own transportation to
Santa Barbara and back.

Other: The conference is NOT restricted to political science or public
policy students. Any student with an interest in community leadership or
non-profit work is absolutely encouraged to attend.

However, for those students who are interested in politics, the conference
offers the chance to hear presentations from a member of the California
Assembly, several community activists, as well as the chance to interact
with chief advisors to Attorney General Bill Lockyer and to the Speaker of
the California Assembly.

Conference information, agenda and online application is available at:

http://aplc.sa.ucsb.edu/Default.aspx

Because of the relatively short timeframe, interested students should submit
their application by the middle of next week. Any questions can be directed
at "anthony (dot) bhe (at) gmail (dot) com".

Asian Americans @ the Race Track

Tomorrow, October 22nd 2005

12-5pm

Club Court
Santa Anita Race Track and Park
285 W. Huntington Dr.
Arcadia, Ca 91007

Event Director Scralet Timphony
(626)688-2013

Enjoy an Asian American Outreach VIP Luncheon in celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival Day at the Races!

FYI:


Primary Contact: Jemie Sae Koo - (949) 331-2927
Secondary Contact: Teresa Lin - (626) 347-2947

API Community Observes
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
API Community Leaders and Organizations

Join Campaign to End Domestic Violence

MONTEREY PARK, CA – To mark National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Asian Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Task Force of San Gabriel Valley announces its establishment and to call for attention to the issues of domestic violence in the API community.

"National Domestic Violence Month reminds us all of those who have died as a result of domestic violence. We owe it to their memories to do everything we can to prevent more lives from being lost to this terrible senseless crime," said Vanda Yung, co-chair of API DV Task Force. "It is critical that the community is aware of the resources that are available in helping victims of domestic violence," said Yung.

Together the API DV Task Force in conjunction with local and federal agencies recommit to eliminating domestic violence and reaching out to victims of domestic violence. This is a preventable social problem that requires collective action and for communities to unite to help end this devastating issue. With dedication and vigilance, we can increase safety and hope for thousands of our citizens.

Teresa Lin, co-chair of API DV Task Force adds, " Every woman or man has the right of seeking happiness in their relationship, that right is not to be violated by anyone."

The API DV Task Force is supported by Assemblymember Judy Chu, Mayor Frank Venti, Police Chief Jones Moy, Asian Pacific Family Center, Asian Pacific Women's Center, Buddhist Tzu Chi Free Clinic, California Women's Law Center, Center for Pacific Asian Family, Chinatown Service Center, Chinese American Citizen Alliance, Chinese American Human Social Services, Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Health Services, Department of Public Social Services, Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Health Service - Violence Prevention Program, Kaiser Permanente, Korean American Family Service Center, Korean Family Services, Little Tokyo Service Center, Neighborhood Legal Services, South Asian Network, and United For Justice

API DV Task Force was formed by a group of domestic violence program social service agencies and community members in November 2004. Our mission is to eliminate domestic violence in Asian Pacific Islander communities by providing outreach, education, and advocacy. The members include but are not limited to shelters, legal services, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, family services, advocates, and community members at large.

Get Edumacated... on the Nov. Special Election

POLITICIAL EVENT:

UNDERSTANDING THE PROPOSITIONS
An Asian Pacific American Perspective

Hosted by
CAUSE
Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment

Friday, October 14, 2005
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Monterey Park City Hall
City Council Chambers
320 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park

THIS FREE EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
- - -

ON NOVEMBER 8, HOW WILL THE APA VOTE COUNT?

This informational session will provide voter education and an Asian
Pacific American perspective on the eight propositions on the ballot:
73 – Parental Notification about Abortion
74 – Public School Teachers
75 – Government Employee Union Dues
76 – State Budget and School Funding
77 – Political Districts
78 – Prescription Drug Discounts
79 – Prescription Drug Discounts and Medi-Cal
80 – Regulation of Electric Service

Come see how the Touchscreen voting machine works!
(Provided by the L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office)

Conference sponsored by
The Monterey Park City Clerk’s Office

PLEASE RSVP BY OCTOBER 13 TO:
(626) 356-9838, or Kathy@causeusa.org


CAUSE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, non-partisan community-based organization

SPEAK. ASIAN AMERICANS UPDATE

UPDATE: In order to better serve the online surfers and SpeakAsianAmericans readers, the site will now categorize the events for easier viewing.

The events/activites/commentaries will be in the category of

-Entertainment: Asian Americans in entertainment. Upcoming artwork, features, films, museums.
-Politics: California State elections & nationwide elections...
-Activism Now!: Asian American/Ethnic minority injustice needing your support or grassroot network.
-Job Announcements: Take a lead role, apply for these key jobs and represent Asian Americans.

Feel free to e-mail Speak Asian Americans here for upcoming events. Support the peeps. Remember to sign up SAA's yahoogroup for exclusive entertainment engagements & job info.

Best,
SAA

AAPI policy initiative @ UCLA, with other UCs

I'm goin... see you there!

"Strengthening the AAPI Policy Infrastructure: Community-Based Research, Teaching, and Advocacy"
Saturday, October 15, 2005, 10 am - 4 pm. UCLA School of Public Affairs, Room 2343 (2nd Floor)

** Sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center, UC Office of the President, UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, UCLA Department of Public Policy, and the Asian American/Ethnic Studies Departments and Programs at UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz
The event is free and open to the public. RSVP requested (email: aascrsvp@aasc.ucla.edu; phone: 310 825-2974). Lunch free to the first 100 RSVPs. Parking: Lot 3 ($8.00 all day)

AGENDA:

9:00 - 9:45 am. Registration. Room 2343 UCLA School of Public Policy

10 am - 10:15 am. Welcome by UCLA Asian American Studies Center and UCLA Department of Public Policy

10:15 am - 12 noon. "Political historical contexts, lessons, and examples of AAPI policy activities and trends"
John Park, UC Santa Barbara (moderator); Lane Hirabayashi, UC Riverside; Dana Takagi, UC Santa Cruz; Jerry Kang, UCLA

12 noon - 1 p.m. Lunch

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. "Teaching AAPI policy within a community-based framework at the undergraduate and graduate levels"
Don Nakanishi, UCLA (moderator); Linda Vo, UC Irvine; Mary Anne Foo, Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance; Marjorie Kagawa-Singer, UCLA; Lois Takahashi, UCLA

2:30 - 2:45 p.m. Break

2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. "Contemporary AAPI policy advocacy research and legislation"
Yen Espiritu, UC San Diego (moderator); Bill Ong Hing, UC Davis; Luna Yasui, Chinese for Affirmative Action/Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality; Lisa Park, UC San Diego

East West Players seek box office personnel...

East West Players, the nation's premier Asian American theatre organization, is currently seeking Box Office personnel. We are looking for individuals who possess excellent customer service skills, excellent phone skills, cash handling and light bookkeeping skills and are adept at various computer applications or have experience with ticketing systems. This person should be highly organized, diligent and energetic. Previous experience is a plus but not required. This position is paid and part time.

To apply please send a resume to Alden Villaverde:

E-MAIL
avillaverde@eastwestplayers.org
Subject "Box Office"

FAX
(213) 625-7111

MAIL
120 Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

NO PHONE CALLS

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East West Players
David Henry Hwang Theater at the Union Center for the Arts
120 Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 625-7000
(213) 625-7111 FAX
www.eastwestplayers.org
info@eastwestplayers.org

Mission Statement
As the nation’s premier Asian American theatre organization, East West
Players produces outstanding works and educational programs that give voice
to the Asian Pacific American experience.

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On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to
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East West Players seek box office personnel...

East West Players, the nation's premier Asian American theatre organization, is currently seeking Box Office personnel. We are looking for individuals who possess excellent customer service skills, excellent phone skills, cash handling and light bookkeeping skills and are adept at various computer applications or have experience with ticketing systems. This person should be highly organized, diligent and energetic. Previous experience is a plus but not required. This position is paid and part time.

To apply please send a resume to Alden Villaverde:

E-MAIL
avillaverde@eastwestplayers.org
Subject "Box Office"

FAX
(213) 625-7111

MAIL
120 Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

NO PHONE CALLS

--------------------------------------------------
East West Players
David Henry Hwang Theater at the Union Center for the Arts
120 Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 625-7000
(213) 625-7111 FAX
www.eastwestplayers.org
info@eastwestplayers.org

Mission Statement
As the nation’s premier Asian American theatre organization, East West
Players produces outstanding works and educational programs that give voice
to the Asian Pacific American experience.

_________________________________________________________________
On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to
get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement

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--------- Visual Communications
- http://www.vconline.org -----------
. APAnet - http://www.apanet.org

East West Players, the nation's premier Asian American theatre organization, is currently seeking Box Office personnel. We are looking for individuals who possess excellent customer service skills, excellent phone skills, cash handling and light bookkeeping skills and are adept at various computer applications or have experience with ticketing systems. This person should be highly organized, diligent and energetic. Previous experience is a plus but not required. This position is paid and part time.

To apply please send a resume to Alden Villaverde:

E-MAIL
avillaverde@eastwestplayers.org
Subject "Box Office"

FAX
(213) 625-7111

MAIL
120 Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

NO PHONE CALLS

--------------------------------------------------
East West Players
David Henry Hwang Theater at the Union Center for the Arts
120 Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 625-7000
(213) 625-7111 FAX
www.eastwestplayers.org
info@eastwestplayers.org

Mission Statement
As the nation’s premier Asian American theatre organization, East West
Players produces outstanding works and educational programs that give voice
to the Asian Pacific American experience.

_________________________________________________________________
On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to
get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement

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--------- Visual Communications
- http://www.vconline.org -----------
. APAnet - http://www.apanet.org

Asian Arts updates...

VisArt Central Asia Visual Arts Residencies
September 25-October 21 Visual artists Kerimbek Bukar Akmatov (Kyrgyz Republic), Alisher Primkulov (Tajikistan) and Assel Alpysbaev (Kazakhstan) are in Johnson, VT to participate in month-long, in-depth residencies at the Vermont Studio Program.

VisArt Central Asia Contemporary Music
September 30-October 9Bang on a Can musicians Philippa Thompson, Mark Stewart, David Cossin, Robert Black and Evan Ziporyn, and Kenny Savelson, Managing Director, perform and offer master classes and workshops in Almaty, Kazakhstan and Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.

VisArt Contemporary Music
October 7-13Long Arms Music Festival: Terry Riley, Pauline Oliveros, Shelly Hirsch, Charles Gayle, Mark Stewart and David Moss perform in Moscow and St. Petersburg. This new festival was created in memory of Nikolai Dmitriev, founder of the DOM Cultural Center.
ArtsLink Residencies
October 10-November 19
14 Fellows from Central Europe, Russia and Eurasia are in Residencies with the U.S. arts organizations including Cornerstone Theater Company, Los Angeles, CA; International Writing Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA; New York Theatre Workshop, New York, NY; Playhouse Square Center, Cleveland, OH; Washington Performing Arts Society, Washington, DC.

Open World Cultural Leaders Program
November 6
Sergey Bosenko, Ivan Golovnev and Alina Rudnitskaya, the filmmakers from Russia, and film expert Antonina Udalova, participate in the 2005 Margaret Mead Film and Video Festival in New York.

Application Deadlines

November 7, 2005
ArtsLink Residencies awards for artists and arts managers in visual and media arts
from Central Europe, Russia and Eurasia.
ArtsLink Independent Projects awards for artists and arts managers from
Central Europe, Russia and Eurasia.

January 16, 2006
ArtsLink Projects awards for U.S. arts professionals and arts organizations in
performing arts and literature.

October 21, 2005
Residencies for arts managers from Russia for Jubilee Fellowships.

You are invited to attend an exclusive preview Film Screening of

You are invited to attend an exclusive preview Film Screening of La Visa Loca!

starring Robin Padilla, Rufa Mae Quinto and Johnny Delgado. Film synopsis: Like millions of Filipinos, Jess Huson (Robin Padilla), has a dream: to get a visa and work in the United States. However, luck never seems to be on his side. With biting wit and humor, La Visa Loca touches on many facets of contemporary Filipino culture - folk superstition, the media, action star mythology, and the importance of family. For more fun film info view http://www.lavisaloca.com.

Date: Saturday, October 8,2005
Time: 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Location: James Bridges Theater at UCLA Melnitz Hall
Special Reception will immediately follow film screening.

Individual Ticket price $50, this includes admission to the film and reception.

***Free for UCLA students, email your name and student organization. Reserve your seat now by emailing aascrsvp@aasc.ucla.edu.

UCLA Parking is $8. Parking permits can be bought from parking services attendants at kiosk on Wyton and Hilgard Ave for Lot 3.

This is a benefit for the Filipino Legacy Fund at the University of California, Los Angeles - Asian American Studies Center. To donate online click on to: https://giving.ucla.edu/Asian American/donate.asp. The mission of the Filipino Legacy Fund is to: v Promote education and research about Filipinos and Filipino Americans; v Support the documentation and historical preservation of the Filipino Experience; v Enhance UCLA's role as the premier center for Filipino and Filipino American Studies; v Link UCLA with the broader Filipino American community by supporting campus and community collaboration; v Support the development of Filipino American scholars, leaders and activists. UCLA Disclosure policies/ statement applies and is available.

Thank You for your support! Filipino Legacy Fund at UCLA
For more info phone 310/ 825-2974.

Writer's Guild presents diversity

THE WRITER'S GUILD OF AMERICA

Introduces a FREE EVENT open to the public discussing....

"THE WRITE INFLUENCE: VALUING DIVERSITY"


Date: Sat. October 15, 2005
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. -
Location: Writers Guild Theater - 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Details: A day-long multi-panel seminar featuring lively and honest discussions exploring how diversity is making storytelling a richer, more profitable experience. Working writers, those who hire writers, media ad buyers, and those who market and distribute films are set to share their progressive successes and missed opportunities within today's entertainment world. This event is free and open to the public.


THE FIRST PANEL: "THE CHANGING ROOM"
This panel will feature showrunners who've hired diverse staffs that create challenging and quality television content.

THE SECOND PANEL: "EVERYBODY LOVES GREEN"
This panel will focus on media buyers, as they discuss the economic and moral connection between advertising and entertainment product that features diverse storytelling.


THE THIRD PANEL: "DAMN, YOU WROTE THAT?!"
This panel spotlight successful multi-cultural screenwriters who've excelled in Hollywood by writing against type.

RSVP to: (323) 782-4577 or via email at PAEvents@wga.org

Sent by:
Consuelo Flores, Coordinator II
Employment Access Department
Writers Guild of America, west
(323) 782-4549
cflores@wga.org

RSVP: now... Diversity in Writing Screenplays

THE WRITER'S GUILD OF AMERICA

Introduces a FREE EVENT open to the public discussing....

"THE WRITE INFLUENCE: VALUING DIVERSITY"

Date: Sat. October 15, 2005
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. -
Location: Writers Guild Theater - 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Details: A day-long multi-panel seminar featuring lively and honest discussions exploring how diversity is making storytelling a richer, more profitable experience. Working writers, those who hire writers, media ad buyers, and those who market and distribute films are set to share their progressive successes and missed opportunities within today's entertainment world. This event is free and open to the public.

THE FIRST PANEL: "THE CHANGING ROOM"
This panel will feature showrunners who've hired diverse staffs that create challenging and quality television content.

THE SECOND PANEL: "EVERYBODY LOVES GREEN"
This panel will focus on media buyers, as they discuss the economic and moral connection between advertising and entertainment product that features diverse storytelling.

THE THIRD PANEL: "DAMN, YOU WROTE THAT?!"
This panel spotlight successful multi-cultural screenwriters who've excelled in Hollywood by writing against type.

RSVP to: (323) 782-4577 or via email at PAEvents@wga.org

Sent by:
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Employment Access Department
Writers Guild of America, west
(323) 782-4549
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Oct 1 issue of APA First Weekend

IN THIS ISSUE: NOTE - WE ARE GOING TO BE SHORT AND TO THE POINT
1. SAN DIEGO ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL KICKS IT SEPTEMBER 29!! BE THERE!
2. JUSTIN LIN GETS READY TO START SHOOTING FAST AND FURIOUS 3: TOKYO DRIFT
- JASON TOBIN RETURNS!
3. VC CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF ASIAN AMERICAN CINEMA
4. ASIAN AMERICAN FILMS GO TO PUSAN
5. THE MOTEL GETS DISTRIBUTION FROM PALM PICTURES
6. ENTRIES NOW FOR SAN FRANCISCO NAATA FILM FESTIVAL AND VC FILM FEST 2006
7. ASIAN AMERICANS ON TV NOW! IT'S A NEW DAY...
8. SONNY CHIBA GOES HAWAIIAN - AT THE HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
8. WHAT ELSE?
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1. SAN DIEGO ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL KICKS IT SEPTEMBER 29!! BE THERE!
Hopefully, you are reading this in San Diego right now and you just got back
from the Opening Night film. If not, get yourself down to San Diego and join
Lee Ann Kim and crew for what is one the nation's rocking Asian American film
festivals. San Diego knows how to party. And the gala is September 30
featuring beaucoup Asian American celebrities including Tamlyn Tomita, Dustin
Nguyen, Jason Scott Lee, Roger Fan, Karin Anna Cheung, Michelle Krusiec, Lynn Chen,
Moria Mi-Ok Stephens and many more. And don't forget these outstanding Asian
American films - THE MOTEL; CAVITE; THE GRACE LEE PROJECT; ONLY THE BRAVE;
CONVENTIONEERS; SAVING FACE; MONKEY DANCE and others. Don't miss the panel ASIAN
AMERICANS IN HOLLYWOOD - featuring your favorite stars sharing their insights
into working in Tinseltown. For more info- www.sdaff.org - get complete
schedule and tickets. Make sure you join us at the San Diego Asian Film Festival
Sept 29 - Oct 6!

2. JUSTIN LIN GETS READY TO START SHOOTING FAST AND FURIOUS 3: TOKYO DRIFT
- JASON TOBIN RETURNS!
Get ready for this: two of our favorite BLT folks are cast in Justin Lin's
next big budget project FAST AND FURIOUS 3: TOKYO DRIFT.
Check out the return of JASON TOBIN (Virgil in BLT) and the ever dynamic SUNG
KANG (Han in BLT). Also in the cast are Lucas Black (Friday Night Lights)
and Bow Wow (he's not Lil no more - from Roll Bounce). Word has it that
LEONARDO NAM (The Perfect Score) has also been added to the cast. Shooting begins
next week in LA and will also include Japan. Should be a great set to visit.
Maybe we can get a sneak visit. Much love to you guys out there. Kick it down.

3. VC CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF ASIAN AMERICAN CINEMA
Thursday night, Visual Communications celebrated it's 35th birthday with a
bang up evening hosted by TAMLYN TOMITA (we love her) and featuring a number of
Asian American celebrities including TSAI CHIN (Waverly's mom from Joy Luck
Club); the hot DUSTIN NGUYEN (his latest film Little Fish where he does it with
Cate Blanchett); AMY HILL (50 First Dates/Cat in the Hat); the ever sweet and
sexy MARIE MATIKO with one of our favorite veteran actors MAKO; News anchors
TRITIA TOYOTA and TED CHEN; filmmakers JESSICA YU, GRACE LEE, JUSTIN LIN,
JESSICA SANDERS, CHRIS CHAN LEE, SASHA HSU - SCZYK, HENRY CHAN, GENE CAJAYON,
ROBERT NAKAMAURA, TAD NAKAMURA, CURTIS CHOY, KRISTINA SHERYL WONG; the BLT crew
ROGER FAN (Annapolis), and SUNG KANG (Undoing/Fast and Furious 3); the cool boyz
- GREG WATANABE and KENNEDY KABASARES; and COLD TOFU girls - DENISE IKETANI
and HELEN OTA who brought the house down with the theme song "ALL WE WANT IS
DUSTIN NGUYEN" to the tune of "Dust in the Wind." The evening also consisted of
some outstanding clips of Asian American Cinema over the past 35 years
covering themes of "buddies," "romance," "documentaries," "families" and "music
videos." It was truly a night to celebrate our own media artists and our own
legacy of Asian Pacific American cinema. Please keep making more.

4. ASIAN AMERICAN FILMS GO TO PUSAN
Looks like this year's Pusan Film Festival is featuring some very strong
Asian American films:
THE MOTEL - MICHAEL KANG
THE GRACE LEE PROJECT - GRACE LEE
JOURNEY FROM THE FALL - HAM TRAN
We are sure there are more but congratulations to this outstanding group of
Asian American filmmakers and good luck at Pusan.
www.piff.org

5. THE MOTEL GETS DISTRIBUTION FROM PALM PICTURES
Congratulations to MICHAEL KANG and everyone on the film THE MOTEL on getting
theatrical distribution from PALM PICTURES. Big props to DAVID KOH at PALM
PICTURES for picking up this great film. Looks like next spring, everyone will
be able to see this Sundance fave at a theater near you. We will keep you
posted.
Congrats to the producers GINA KWON, KARIN CHIEN, MATTHEW GREENFIELD and
MIGUEL ARTETA!

6. ENTRIES NOW FOR SAN FRANCISCO NAATA FILM FESTIVAL AND VC FILM FEST 2006
Two of the nation's largest Asian Film Festivals are looking for your film.
Log on to their websites and get more info. Enter now!
1. SF NAATA ASIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - www.naatasf.org
2. VC FILM FEST 2006 - THE LA ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL - www.vconline.org

7. ASIAN AMERICANS ON TV NOW! IT'S A NEW DAY...
No, it was not your imagination. We are on now more than ever - and we are
not just on LOST - but how cool is that we are such a great show. You know,
DANIEL DAE KIM and YOON-JIN KIM are like super hot.

But also there are others - check this out:

CAMILLE MANA - ONE ON ONE - UPN
MARILYN TOKUDA - ONE ON ONE - UPN
ALEC MAPA - HALF AND HALF - UPN
JOHN CHO - KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL - FOX
LINDSAY PRICE - KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL - FOX
KEIKO AGENA - GILMORE GIRLS - WB
EMILY KURODA - GILMORE GIRLS - WB
KIPP SHIOTANI - BARBERSHOP - SHOWTIME
PARMINDER NAGRA - ER - NBC
MING NA - INCONCEIVABLE - NBC
DANIEL DAE KIM - LOST - ABC
YOON-JIN KIM - LOST - ABC

Are there others?? Write us back and tell us.
Also HENRY CHAN will be directing some episodes of KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL.

Now, if you want to see more of us or want to keep us on these shows - please
write to the shows and to the networks telling them how much you want to see
these characters on screen. The networks pay attention to these letters!

8. SONNY CHIBA GOEST HAWAIIAN - HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - OCTOBER
20 - 30! ALOHA!
YEP... The legend, the master SONNY CHIBA will be at this year's 25th
Anniversary of the Louis Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival taking place
October 2 0 - 30.
Book your reservation now and be there. Also, SAMUEL L. JACKSON and ZHANG
YIMOU will be honored. Rumor has it that film critic ROGER EBERT will be in the
house at the Festival, too. Log on to : www.hiff.org for more info. Aloha,
Mahalo and thank you.

9. WHAT ELSE?
• GRACE LEE PROJECT will have a premiere theatrical run Decmeber 14 - 27 in
NEW YORK CITY at the FILM FORUM - we need to mobilize and sell this mutha out
that first weekend and get everyone to show up support this funny and
insightfully sweet film by this new Asian American voice. Log on to www.gracelee.net
for more info and how you can get involved.

• Word on the street is that Justin Lin's next film coming to theaters
ANNAPOLIS is sharp. Starring JAMES FRANCO, TYRESE and ROGER FAN. Early reports
from test audiences had the people clapping in their seats. Congrats Justin Lin.

• In post - some Asian American features coming down the pike - AmerAsian -
ROGER LIM; UNDOING - CHRIS CHAN LEE; AMERICAN KNEES - ERIC BYLER; JOURNEY FROM
THE FALL - HAM TRAN; Any others out there?

• Anyone seen MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA? Love to hear your comments. Why they
got to have the poster with a Geisha with blue eyes?

• ANG LEE kicked butt up on Toronto with BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN. Oscar buzz is
Heath Ledger. Audiences coming out of the film were singing the film's
praises. Also, it won at Venice Film Festival. Congratulations ANG LEE. Check it
out December 2!

• Props to PAUL MAYEDA BERGES - h is first feature directorial debut THE
MISTRESS OF THE SPICES premiered at Toronto and the audiences loved the film.
His lovely wife GURINDER CHADHA is so gracious - she walked down the "wait list"
line of over 200 people and greeted everyone. Chadha co-wrote the film with
Berges, as they normally do. This couple is on the money. CHADHA is still
prepping I DREAM OF JEANNIE THE PREQUEL.

• It's not Asian - but it's good category:
A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE
CAPOTE
THUMBSUCKER
GREEN STREET HOOLIGANS

See you at San Diego,

APA FIRST WEEKEND!