VC FESTIVAL update

FESTIVAL DAY FIVE! MAY 4, 2009 DEAR FRIENDS, We’ve done it –  we’ve reached the midway point of the 25th anniversary edition of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, presented by Visual Communications. As we celebrate the successful premieres of Competition features KARMA CALLING and WHITE ON RICE, we want to let you know of all the highlights we have in store starting Monday when we take up residence at the Downtown Independent and National Center for the Preservation of Democracy. Details below. Tickets will be available for all screenings at the Downtown Independent Box Office and at NCPD. And be sure to check this special e-letter, “News From the Festival,” for news, updates, and other juicy stuff. We look forward to having you join us this week! Now, check out what we have in store for today…

TWO BIG MOVIES FOR FESTIVAL MONDAY! Check out these films on tap for Monday — one is quite possibly the longest movie ever screened at the Film Festival, the other a heartfelt debut from a group of Bay Area transplants. Also, we kick off our engagement at the Downtown Independent with a stellar shorts program guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Check it out: LOVE EXPOSURE – Part of the “Japan’s Next Beat” spotlight Monday, May 4, 8:00 PM, Laemmle’s Sunset 5 CONFESSIONS OF A PERFORMER… – Short Film Showcase Monday, May 4, 7:00 PM, Downtown Independent ALL ABOUT DAD – Narrative Award Nominee Monday, May 4, 9:00 PM, Downtown Independent Please visit the Film Festival’s homepage for late-breaking news, cancellations, additions, and other updates. HO’OPUNIPUNI THE MYTH OF STATEHOOD Mon., 7:30pm – Nat’l Center for the Preservation of Democracy This year marks the 50th anniversary of Hawai’i’s statehood, a landmark event that suggests hula dancing and many a fire-roasted pig. On the contrary, the subject of statehood is a highly controversial one in Hawai’i and has been challenged by many Native Hawaiians. VC is honored to present a forum that explores the deep seeded issues of Hawaiian sovereignty, the “crimes” committed by the United States over the past century. Guest speakers from Hawaii and with divergent political views, will provide discourse with insight and will incite the various Myths of Hawaii and statehood. This event is FREE to the public! Like all Hawaii gatherings, there will be food and refreshments after the panel!

Visual Communications is the nation’s premier Asian Pacific American media arts center dedicated to promoting intercultural understanding through the education, production, presentation and preservation of works by and about Asian Pacific Americans. For more information about Visual Communications, please visit www.vconline.org. Thanks for supporting our activities, we’ll see you all at the movies! VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS “Connecting Communities Through Media Arts” Phone: (213) 680-4462 Fax: (213) 687-4848 Email: info@vconline.org Web: www.vconline.org

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