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

The development of romance and love can be infinitely exciting. At the same time, the path is delicate and sometimes can end disappointingly. Even so, we hope the outcome can bring us everything we need. What unfolds in these elegant, quirky tales capture many of love’s twirls. In Person: Frank Yeean Chan, Wesley Chan, G. Allen Johnson, Juli Kang, Nelson Kim, Joyce Wong More...

In this intimate session, Wayne Wang will explore the diverse range of influences that have informed his aesthetics and will dive into the larger related questions which intrigue him. Accompanied by clips and joined onstage by New York Times/ex-Village Voice film critic Dennis Lim, Wang will take us on a personal, freewheeling voyage through the worlds of cinema and art. More...

Documentarist Ann Kaneko shows how the increasingly totalitarian rule of President Alberto Fujimori starting in the early 1990s galvanized Peruvian artists into daring and spectacular art actions that reflect the bloody history of this multicultural nation. With short 7,500 Miles to Redemption (30m). In Person: Ann Kaneko, Emiko Omori More...

Korean b-boy culture gets a vibrant look in this stylish hip hop dance musical brimming with visual flair and youthful heart. Seven, a philosophizing b-boy, yearns to make sense of the world through his dancing as his crew prepares for the Battle of the Year tournament. In Person: John Kwon More...

Indian Canadian director Richie Mehta makes a heartfelt feature debut with this street-level fable of modern India as seen through the eyes of a kind-hearted rickshaw driver, a cantankerous millionaire-turned-homeless man, and the man’s scheming, jaded family members. San Jose Opening Night film. In Person: Richie Mehta, Vik Sahay More...

Sultry, sexy and strong-minded, Anna May Wong (1905–1961) was a rare and true global star—a revered fashion icon and one the most influential actresses of the 20th Century. The star of such films as Shanghai Express and Piccadilly, her fascinating and tumultuous life is brought to screen in this revealing documentary. In Person: Elaine Mae Woo More...

These films run the more satirical, unbridled line of this year’s short film programming, with guilty pleasures galore. From the neon lights of a love hotel to a grotesque meal for unwitting cannibals, there’s something yummy for everyone. In Person: Rey Corpuz, Wes Kim
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