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

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...

Through clips from early Hollywood cinema, stag films, gonzo pornography and independent Asian American feminist film and video, Celine Parreñas Shimizu, Associate Professor of Asian American, Film, and Women’s Studies at UC Santa Barbara, will explore sexualized depictions of Asian/American women in film, video and theatrical productions. More...

As viewing audiences migrate from theaters to television sets and as the web and DVDs continue to change how we consume information and entertainment, some of the most compelling content being made is for television. A distinguished group of individuals from public, network and cable entities will discuss the present and future of diversity on screen. More...

Join USF Visiting Professor of History Chiho Sawada for a discussion with the director and producer of Wings of Defeat, an exploration of the lives and deaths of the young men who were part of Japan's corps of kamikaze pilots during World War II. Free public event. More...