Upcoming Events
Thursday: 9/27, 6pm - 9pm - Fundraiser Happy Hour
Combining two great groups, DC APA Film will team-up with 20s and 30s Going Out
for an easy Thursday night in Clarendon at Guarapo right on Wilson Boulevard.
Come enjoy some drinks, hookah, and some small plates with old and new friends alike.
For more information: http://www.20sand30sasiangroup.com/events/79474022/
for an easy Thursday night in Clarendon at Guarapo right on Wilson Boulevard.
Come enjoy some drinks, hookah, and some small plates with old and new friends alike.
For more information: http://www.20sand30sasiangroup.com/events/79474022/
OPENING NIGHT! Thursday: 10/04, 9pm - Reception
Opening Night Film: Mr Cao Goes to Washington
The DC APA Opening Night Post-Screening Reception will be held at Asia Nine.
Mr. Cao and Filmmaker Leo Chiang will both be in attendance!
The DC APA Opening Night Post-Screening Reception will be held at Asia Nine.
Mr. Cao and Filmmaker Leo Chiang will both be in attendance!
Friday: 10/05, during 7pm screening - Raffle
Raffle at Freer at 7pm during the "Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful" screening.
Please note that all DC APA-Smithsonian events/screenings are first come, first serve. Thank you!
Raffle Prizes to be determined! Stay tuned!
Please note that all DC APA-Smithsonian events/screenings are first come, first serve. Thank you!
Raffle Prizes to be determined! Stay tuned!
Friday: 10/05, following 8pm screening - After-party
After-Party for the 8pm screening of "The Crumbles"
with guaranteed admission to Dirty Martini/Dirty Bar in Dupont from 9pm until 12pm.
Ticket holders will receive free cookie at Goethe to enjoy with "The Crumbles."
VIPs will receive two free drink tickets, along with guaranteed entrance to Dirty Martini/Dirty Bar all night,
and VIP-only access to the patio.
with guaranteed admission to Dirty Martini/Dirty Bar in Dupont from 9pm until 12pm.
Ticket holders will receive free cookie at Goethe to enjoy with "The Crumbles."
VIPs will receive two free drink tickets, along with guaranteed entrance to Dirty Martini/Dirty Bar all night,
and VIP-only access to the patio.
Friday: 10/05, following 10pm screening - After-party
After-Party for 10pm screening of "I am a Ghost" with guaranteed admission
to Dirty Martini/Dirty Bar in Dupont from 11pm until 1am.
All ticketholders will receive candy corn at Goethe to enjoy with their movie!
VIPs will receive 2 free drink tickets, guaranteed entrance to Dirty Martini/Dirty Bar all night, and VIP-only access to the patio.
to Dirty Martini/Dirty Bar in Dupont from 11pm until 1am.
All ticketholders will receive candy corn at Goethe to enjoy with their movie!
VIPs will receive 2 free drink tickets, guaranteed entrance to Dirty Martini/Dirty Bar all night, and VIP-only access to the patio.
Saturday: 10/06, 2pm screening surprise
Come to the 2pm screening for "Touch" at Goethe for a special surprise!
Saturday: 10/06, 4pm - Guest Appearance
GOH NAKAMURA is coming to Washington, DC.
"Daylight Savings" is playing at the Goethe at 4pm on Saturday, October 6. Musician and actor from the film, Nakamura, will be attending the screening.
"Daylight Savings" is playing at the Goethe at 4pm on Saturday, October 6. Musician and actor from the film, Nakamura, will be attending the screening.
Saturday: 10/06, Closing Night - 6pm Pre-Screening Reception
Closing Night Pre-Screening Reception in the Navy Memorial
with popcorn, liquor, desserts, on a donation-basis
for the 6pm of "Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey"
with popcorn, liquor, desserts, on a donation-basis
for the 6pm of "Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey"
Saturday: 10/06, Closing Night - After-Party following 6pm screening
Closing Night After-Party at Roc Bar
for the 6pm screening of "Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey"
The "Don't Stop Believing" After-Party will be held at the newly-opened Roc Bar.
All ticketholders will receive guaranteed admission until 10pm.
VIPs will receive guaranteed admission to Roc Bar all night.
For more information on Roc Bar, visit: http://www.facebook.com/rocbardc
for the 6pm screening of "Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey"
The "Don't Stop Believing" After-Party will be held at the newly-opened Roc Bar.
All ticketholders will receive guaranteed admission until 10pm.
VIPs will receive guaranteed admission to Roc Bar all night.
For more information on Roc Bar, visit: http://www.facebook.com/rocbardc
Saturday: 10/06, Closing Night - 8pm Pre-screening Reception
Closing Night Pre-Screening Reception in the Navy Memorial will include
popcorn, liquor, desserts, on a donation-basis
for the 8pm screening of "Shanghai Calling"
popcorn, liquor, desserts, on a donation-basis
for the 8pm screening of "Shanghai Calling"
Saturday: 10/06, Closing Night - After Party following 8pm screening
The "Shanghai Calling" After-Party will be held at the newly-opened Roc Bar.
All ticketholders will receive guaranteed admission until 11pm.
VIPs will receive guaranteed admission all night to Roc Bar.
For more information on Roc Bar, visit: http://www.facebook.com/rocbardc
All ticketholders will receive guaranteed admission until 11pm.
VIPs will receive guaranteed admission all night to Roc Bar.
For more information on Roc Bar, visit: http://www.facebook.com/rocbardc
Sunday: 10/07, 11am to 3pm - Filmmaker Brunch
Filmmaker Brunch at Navy Memorial, starting at 11am - 3pm.
Come enjoy a special brunch to mingle, chat, and enjoy some special screenings
with the filmmakers and DC APA Film leadership!
The Filmmaker Brunch will be specially catered by famed Executive Chef Jonny Moto
of the highly anticipated new ramen restaurant TAAN,
and former of of Morimoto Waikiki, Toki Underground, and Kushi Izakya.
Please note, this is a closed event.
Admission is by invite-only or via VIP packages.
All VIP packages will include access to the filmmaker brunch.
Come enjoy a special brunch to mingle, chat, and enjoy some special screenings
with the filmmakers and DC APA Film leadership!
The Filmmaker Brunch will be specially catered by famed Executive Chef Jonny Moto
of the highly anticipated new ramen restaurant TAAN,
and former of of Morimoto Waikiki, Toki Underground, and Kushi Izakya.
Please note, this is a closed event.
Admission is by invite-only or via VIP packages.
All VIP packages will include access to the filmmaker brunch.
Past Events
Friday: 09/21, 6:30pm - Kickoff Party
Kollaboration DC and DC APA are joining forces!
ANYONE HOLDING EITHER A KOLLABORATION or DC APA MOVIE TICKET GETS IN FOR FREE!
The two organizations would like to introduce both the Kollaboration DC show on Saturday, September 22 and the DC APA Film Festival Opening on Thursday, October 4 and running through Sunday, October 7.
The Kick-off Party will be held at the Navy Memorial on September 21st starting at 6:30pm.
Cobble Mountain Cellars will be hosting a special wine tasting of their award-winning vines with glasses and bottles available for purchase from 6:30pm to 8pm. There will be many special celebrity performers, including Salia, with a special guest-only sneak peak at the DC APA trailers, bumpers, and raffles. DC APA Film tickets will be on sale at the Kick-Off Event. Look for our Staff and Volunteers there!
ANYONE HOLDING EITHER A KOLLABORATION or DC APA MOVIE TICKET GETS IN FOR FREE!
The two organizations would like to introduce both the Kollaboration DC show on Saturday, September 22 and the DC APA Film Festival Opening on Thursday, October 4 and running through Sunday, October 7.
The Kick-off Party will be held at the Navy Memorial on September 21st starting at 6:30pm.
Cobble Mountain Cellars will be hosting a special wine tasting of their award-winning vines with glasses and bottles available for purchase from 6:30pm to 8pm. There will be many special celebrity performers, including Salia, with a special guest-only sneak peak at the DC APA trailers, bumpers, and raffles. DC APA Film tickets will be on sale at the Kick-Off Event. Look for our Staff and Volunteers there!
APA Film Volunteer Happy Hour on Sept. 13!
It’s that time of year again! We’re looking for volunteers for the 13th annual DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival which will be held on October 4-7, 2012. The success of our non-profit organization depends on the participation of volunteers like yourself so please come out and support the festival.
Who: You and your friends
What: Volunteer Happy Hour – Come out and learn more about the festival and/or sign up for an event
When: September 13, 2012 (Thursday) 5 – 9 pm
Where: Tabaq Bistro – located at 1336 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, near the U Street Metro station
www.tabaqdc.com
Why: Come out and support the APA cause. Get information about and/or sign-up to volunteer for events for the festival and meet new people. You can volunteer for a variety of positions to include ticket sales, event operations, film support, setup crew, marketing, etc . Pick the films you would like to work and meet new friends at the same time. We also have a immediate need for volunteers before the festival so if interested, please email volunteer@apafilm.org. We look forward to meeting you!
Who: You and your friends
What: Volunteer Happy Hour – Come out and learn more about the festival and/or sign up for an event
When: September 13, 2012 (Thursday) 5 – 9 pm
Where: Tabaq Bistro – located at 1336 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, near the U Street Metro station
www.tabaqdc.com
Why: Come out and support the APA cause. Get information about and/or sign-up to volunteer for events for the festival and meet new people. You can volunteer for a variety of positions to include ticket sales, event operations, film support, setup crew, marketing, etc . Pick the films you would like to work and meet new friends at the same time. We also have a immediate need for volunteers before the festival so if interested, please email volunteer@apafilm.org. We look forward to meeting you!
APAFilm Fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 9!
Be a part of filmmaking history! Join APAFilm and award-winning filmmaker and Board member Noel “Sonny” Izon for a fundraiser this Sunday, September 9 from 5-7 p.m. at Congregation Kneseth Israel (1125 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD, 21403). The fundraiser will benefit Mr. Izon’s upcoming film “An Open Door: Jewish Rescue in the Philippines,” the never-before-seen story of efforts (similar to “Schindler’s List”) in the Philippines to provide sanctuary for Jews during World War II.
The fundraiser will also include appearances by some of the featured survivors and the film’s producers and filmmakers.
For more information about the project and fundraiser, contact Sonny Izon at sonnyizon@aol.com or go to www.anopendoormovie.com
The fundraiser will also include appearances by some of the featured survivors and the film’s producers and filmmakers.
For more information about the project and fundraiser, contact Sonny Izon at sonnyizon@aol.com or go to www.anopendoormovie.com
