Category Archives: Out and About

Volunteer – Was ist das?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Bjorn Hochschild

TIFF ended more than a week ago and I’m still digesting all the craziness that took place. Thanks to Gina, our Volunteer coordinator, I got a chance to be a volunteer at this huge event. The word “volunteer” would easily … Continue reading →

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Asian selections coming up at NFB

Posted on September 23, 2011 by intern

NFB will be hosting an  a few Asian screenings between October 5 – 6, 2011. SLEEPING TIGERS: THE ASAHI BASEBALL STORY Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 4 pm – FREE SCREENING Tweet this!

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Planet in Focus kicks off!

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Louanne Chan

This morning I attended the official press launch for the 12th Annual Planet in Focus Environment Film Festival (PIF) which took place in the majestic Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). As I walked through the halls past the animals behind glass … Continue reading →

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Hot Docs Hosts Free Screening For Culture Days

Posted on September 16, 2011 by intern

To celebrate Culture Days 2011, Hot Docs will host three free screenings at some of Toronto’s most beloved neighbourhood rep cinemas. Join the Hot Docs Neigbourhood Watch as it brings Festival award-winners to Roncesvalles Village’s The Revue, Little Italy’s Royal … Continue reading →

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Hip hop + Kung fu = Hop fu

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Louanne Chan

Last Friday, Revival hosted the launch of Infinite Kung Fu, a new graphic novel by Toronto-based illustrator Kagan McLeod. Kagan also happens to be the talented artist who made the event posters for Red Heroine, a live presentation of film … Continue reading →

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Under The Bridge

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Chris Chin

Today was the second day of the Subtext Multi-Arts Festival, a weekend celebration of arts & culture produced by the Scarborough Arts Council. The SAC was an important community partner for Reel Asian last year on our commissioned programme, Suite … Continue reading →

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Sweet and spicy times at Suite Suite Chinatown

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Louanne Chan

Two weekends ago, Chris and I made the trip to the big apple to attend the 2011 Asian American International Film Festival where Suite Suite Chinatown was making one of its last tour stops at the Museum of Chinese in … Continue reading →

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Rice Rhapsody at Fortune Cooking Food Festival

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Henry Wong

The Fortune Cooking Food Festival took place at the Harbourfront Centre this past weekend where we co-presented Rice Rhapsody with the Toronto Singapore Film Festival. Two of our Marketing Committee members, Rebecca and Jennifer, were there with me to hold … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Call-Out: KAPISANAN’S 6TH ANNUAL KULTURA FILIPINO ARTS FESTIVAL

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Henry Wong

Kultura is KAPISANAN’s signature annual summer event. It’s a sizzling festival held in the busy streets of Kensington Market, and a celebration of the talented people in the community that showcases music, theatre, film, visual, art, poetry, spoken word and … Continue reading →

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The Power of Stinky Compels You (To Go To Asian Night Markets)

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Henry Wong

I hope you all had a chance to check us out at the Waterfront Night Market this past weekend, held at the downtown T&T Supermarket on Cherry Street.  We had a game of wheel of fortune going on where every … Continue reading →

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