Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
Toronto
15th - 19th November
2006
The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is unique
showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and work from the Asian
diaspora. Works include films and videos by East and Southeast
Asian artist in Canada, the U.S., Asia and all over the world. Reel
Asian has been named Toronto's Best Small Festival by NOW Magazine:
"(Reel Asian) strikes the best balance between cutting edge and
community. Strong programming and deep roots attract a
super-hyphenated tribe."
The festival fosters the exchange of cultural and artistic ideals
between east and west, provides a public forum for homegrown Asian
media artists and their work, and fuels the growing appreciation
for Asian cinema in Canada.
Founded in 1997 by producer Anita Lee and journalist Andrew Sun,
this non-profit community-based festival has grown into an eagerly
anticipated annual event that attracts thousands of attendees to 5
frenetic days of galas, screenings, forums, workshops and
parties.
Each year, Reel Asian presents a national spotlight showcasing work
from one Asian nation. Past national spotlights have included Hong
Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and Mainland
China.
The festival also spotlights one Canadian artist every year,
drawing on the diverse and vibrant Asian filmmaking community in
this country for some of the festival's most outstanding programmes
and forums. Featured artists have included video artist Wayne Yung,
animator Ann Marie Fleming, filmmaker Midi Onodera, filmmaker Mary
Stephen, editor and composer for French master Eric Rohmer, and
documentary filmmaker Tammy Cheung.
Refer to festival website for submission details.
Link:
http://www.reelasian.com
Contact:
Sally Lee, Executive Director
Email:
info (at) reelasian (dot) com
Telephone:
Tel: +1 416 703 9333
Fax:
Fax: +1 416 703 9986
Address:
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 361, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8, Canada