Festival runs August 14th - 21st, 2008 Source: Asian Film Festival of Dallas Special Thanks to Mike Keller From the AFFD... Just like the soaring temperatures that hit the metroplex this time every year, moviegoers can once again look forward to screaming-hot movie options at the 7th Annual Asian Film Festival of Dallas, scheduled from August 14th - 21st, 2008 at Landmark`s Magnolia Theater. With more than 40 films to choose from, movie fans can beat the heat with 8 days of film from 10 countries, including Japan, China, Korea and the Philippines. The AFFD is more than just a film festival - it`s a combination of cinema and cultural experiences that help spread the importance of diversity among Asian Internationals, Asian-Americans and other groups in our community. With entries that range from traditional and lyrical beauty to the bleeding edge of modern film expression, the AFFD is proud to once again offer a fiery palette of movie options to Dallas enthusiasts. Many of these films are currently making the festival circuit, and more still have been imported directly from other countries. Either way, this may be your only option to see many of these on the big screen, before they gain a US distributor! VIP Passes are now on sale at http://affd.org/2008. This year`s festival will open with "PING PONG PLAYA," the latest film from JESSICA YU, Academy-Award winning director of BREATHING LESSONS and IN THE REALMS OF THE UNREAL, who will be in attendance with lead actor JIMMY TSAI. The Opening Night screening will be held at Landmark`s Magnolia Theatre on August 14th at 7:00 PM.
The Closing Night Film is the much-anticipated satire "BE A MAN! SAMURAI SCHOOL ," the directorial debut of Asian cult film hero TAK SAKAGUCHI (VERSUS, AZUMI, GODZILLA: FINAL WARS, DEATH TRANCE, THE RED ARMY). Sakaguchi will also be in attendance.
The 2008 film lineup: The Assembly Be a Man! Samurai School Behind Forgotten Eyes Black Belt Boomtown Beijing The Case Fire Under the Snow
For More Sun Genghis Khan Help Me Eros Kala Killing of a Chinese Cookie L: Change the World Loins of Punjab Presents Machine Girl
Maiko HAAAAN Muay Thai Chaiya Our Town The Park Ping Pong Playa The Rebel Santa Mesa Tokyo Gore Police Wide Awake Screening dates and times are listed on AFFD`s schedule page. Ticket prices: $9 - $12 VIP Passes: $125 (includes ALL film screenings, "Show your pass" privileges to attend all after parties and receptions during the film festival, priority seating at each screening (until 15 minutes before showtime, FREE official AFFD t-shirt, and a VIP Only pre-festival meet and greet reception with filmmakers on Wednesday, August 13th) The Magnolia Theater is located at 3699 McKinney Avenue Dallas, TX 75204. The theater`s phone number is (214) 764-9106. Any questions regarding festival events, participation or sponsorship may be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..