Toronto After Dark Film Festival

Toronto After Dark Film Festival (Aug. 13-20, 2010) has just announced their programming!

Check out our co-presentations Robogeisha, Alien versus Ninja and Phobia 2.

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Volunteers Needed for NAAAP Night Market

We’re looking for volunteers to assist with our Reel Asian booth at the NAAAP night market on Aug. 6-7 (6PM to 12AM) and Aug. 8 (5PM-10PM). Please email louanne@reelasian.com with your availability.

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NBC UNIVERSAL OPEN CASTING CALL FOR ETHNICALLY DIVERSE ACTORS

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Talent representatives from NBC Universal, Los Angeles, will be in Toronto to meet diverse actors for non-specific roles. Specifically seeking actors from ethnically diverse groups, including but not limited to First Nation actors, East Indian, Black, Hispanic, Asian and other actors of colour. Continue reading

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The Images Festival is seeking an Operations Manager and Programmer

The Images Festival is seeking an Operations Manager and Programmer.

Programmer responsibilities include selection of films, videos, installations, live performance and new media projects, writing curatorial/programming text, coordinating gallery exhibitions with external partners and festival logistics. DEADLINE FOR PROGRAMMER: Friday July 30, 2010, 5:00 PM, start date in August.

Operations Manager responsibilities include Office Management, Development, Communications, Festival Logistics and Print Management. DEADLINE FOR OPERATIONS MANAGER: Friday August 13, 2010, 5:00 PM, start date in September.

FULL JOB POSTINGS AVAILABLE AT imagesfestival.com

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CALL FOR ENTRIES: San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival 2011

San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival’s 2011 Call for Entries is now open!

Be part of the largest showcase of Asian and Asian American cinema in North America! All genres and lengths accepted. Submit online at asianamericanmedia.org or withoutabox.com. Early submissions deadline is Sept. 3rd, late deadline is Oct. 1st.

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CALL FOR ENTRIES: Asian Hot Shots Berlin

Asian Hot Shots Berlin (October 20 – 24, 2010) is a platform for independent Asian film makers and artists to introduce themselves and their works in Germany/Europe, and to trigger off an interaction with their German/European counterparts. ONLINE ENTRY FORM. 

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K-Town: Korean Jersey Shore?

Channel Apa posted the pilot for K-Town last week and since then, there’s been tons of buzz about the show. I don’t want to intellectualize this too much, but it’s pretty refreshing to see Asian peeps on screen without archaic stereotypes or didactic elements. I’m not going to comment on the production value of the pilot or the performances of the cast but sometimes you need a break from watching Jia Zhangke and Takeshi Kitano (even though I love their films). Check it…

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2010 Festival Trailer: Casting for Asian Grandmother

Outside Reel Asian Screening

We are casting for an East or Southeast Asian women over the age of 55 to play the role of a grandmother. Shoot date will be 1 day in the last week of July or first week of August.

Please email joyce@reelasian.com with a headshot and CV or statement of interest to apply. Previous acting experience an asset but not required.

Auditions will be scheduled for next week.

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New Community Events Listings Sidebar

The Reel Asian blog is now posting Asian Cinema related community events on our new events listing calendar. If you’re looking for “Asian cultural and film-related events” to do this weekend, check it out!

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Jonathan Ng: Artist in Residence at Charles Street Video

Jonathan Ng, Pitch Winner 2009 and Artist in Residence at Charles Street Video

Jonathan Ng, Reel Asian + CSV 2009 "So You Think You Can Pitch?" Winner of the Established Artist category, is in town this month to do his Artist Residency at Charles Street Video. Click on the jump for more pictures...

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