26th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival - March 13-23, 2008

FREE OUTDOOR SCREENING. Perhaps the least known of anime legend Hayao Miyazaki’s (Spirited Away) films but considered one of his finest, The Castle of Cagliostro is a spectacular caper movie about a gentleman thief, packed with breathtaking heists, slapstick comedy and sweeping romance. Steven Spielberg calls it “[one] of the greatest adventure movies of all time.” More...

Close the curtain on this year’s Festival at the Closing Night Screening and Party. Start off the evening at the renovated Sundance Cinemas Kabuki with the announcement of the Festival’s award winners, followed by the screening of The Home Song Stories. Then join actress Joan Chen and the makers of The Home Song Stories for an intimate party at the opulent Bambuddha Lounge. More...

Richard Wong’s and H.P. Mendoza’s award-winning indie musical (Special Jury Award, SFIAAFF ’06) returns in a special sing-along presentation including a few new surprises. Three best pals sing and dance their way through a town where the dead outnumber the living one thousand to one. In Person: Richard Wong, H.P. Mendoza More...

The Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Letters from Iwo Jima discusses the business and craft of screenwriting in an intimate conversation with the audience and a moderator. More...

Asian American actors are increasingly finding more opportunities in Asia, particularly in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Asian film companies are investing in Asian American filmmakers. This panel will discuss the unique versatility of Asian American actors and filmmakers and the opportunities that await them on both sides of the Pacific. Featuring a panel of actors, filmmakers and more. More...