VANCOUVER ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL - Nov 6 to 9

VANCOUVER ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2008 Film Highlights
(subject to change without notice)

OPENING NIGHT – Thursday, Nov 6 – 7:00pm
Western Canada Premiere
Ping Pong Playa (directed by Jessica Yu)

Friday, Nov 7 – 2:30pm
Western Canada Premiere
Yellow Fellas (directed by Tetsuro Shigematsu)

Friday, Nov 7 – 7:00pm
Canadian Premiere
Santa Mesa (directed by Ron Morales)

Friday, Nov 7 – 9:30pm
Canadian Premiere
Finding Madison (directed by Tuan Tran)

Saturday, Nov 8 – 7:00pm
Western Canada Premiere
Kissing Cousins (directed by Amyn Kaderali)

Saturday, Nov 8 – 9:30pm
Encore Presentation
Ping Pong Playa (directed by Jessica Yu)

CLOSING NIGHT – Sunday, Nov 9 – 7:00pm
Canadian Premiere
West 32nd (directed by Michael Kang)

Sunday, Nov 9 – 9:30pm
Encore Presentation
West 32nd (directed by Michael Kang)

VAFF 2008 will screen over 40 films made by Asian filmmakers from Canada, USA and around the world at Cinemark Tinseltown Theatre, Vancouver from Nov 6 to 9.

Academy Award winner Jessica Yu (director/Ping Pong Playa), Jimmy Tsai (writer & star of Ping Pong Playa), and actor Grace Park (West 32nd) will be in attendance along with many other directors, producers, actors, and notable individuals from the filmmaking community.

There will be fun social events including the Opening Night Red Carpet Reception, VIP Gala, Flaunt It Party, Wrap Party, Industry Luncheon, Q & A discussions, and indie filmmaking workshop for festival goers to enjoy.

VAFF VIP/Industry Passes, Special Event Tickets and General Admission Tickets
are available now for purchase in advance on the festival website
http://www.vaff.org/festival

Don't delay! Get your VAFF Pass before October 31 and save $$$

Casting Call for “Dismantle the Bridge” - Oct 26/27

SFU Film Production

Audition Location:
SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver

Audition Dates:
October 26-27, 2008

Call Backs:
November 3, 2008

Shooting Dates:
December 2-8, 2008

Shooting Location(s):
Burnaby

Contact Info:
pej.treehouse@gmail.com

Deadlines for Submissions:
October 25, 2008

Storyline:
The film is about a girl struggling through her theatre endeavours because of dominating cultural values and an unsupportive community. The story is set during a major Chinese holiday which conflicts with the night of her debut on stage.

This is an ensemble piece. For more detailed description and script, please send an e-mail to the address above.

Characters:

Janie (Lead) Female, 20
Janie is a Cantonese-speaking arts student. She is a typical Canadian-born Chinese about 5’5” tall. At home, she is constantly scolded for a lack of manners. At school, she is an outcast. Her parents generally do not support her choice of career and her older brother, Lok, is the sole supportive stake.

Lok (Lead) Male, 24
Lok is Janie’s older brother. He immigrated to Canada at the age of 3 with his parents. He is about 5’11” and works as a businessman. His parents praise him for his choice of career. However, he wishes he had the freedom like Janie to choose what he wants to aspire in. Lok is the one person in Janie’s family who support her career.

Mrs. Chan (Lead) Female, 50
Mrs. Chan is the mother of Janie and Lok. She grew up in a traditional household where the females took care of the family and chores. In Canada, she expects the same manner of behaviour from Janie but is often disappointed by her. On the other hand, she boasts about Lok’s “right” career.

Mr. Chan (Lead) Male, 55
Mr. Chan is the father of Janie and Lok. He is retired and only interested in news relating to his home, Hong Kong. Coming to Canada, he always felt separated from the Western culture so h expects the same from his children.

Classmate 1 & 2 (Extras) Female/Male, 20s
Non-Asian theatre students with Janie. They are outgoing and hang out together often but make Janie feel left out unintentionally.

Bartender Female/Male, 20s
S/He is tall, attractive and friendly.

Chinese family members Female/Male, various ages

Party attendees/classmates Female/Male, 20s-30s

Please submit a headshot and resume. We will contact you with detailed information regarding the auditions.

NOTE: The four leads (Janie, Lok, Mrs. Chan and Mr. Chan) MUST be able to speak Cantonese.

Centre A presents The Living Blanket - Oct 24 to Nov 7

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 25, 2 pm.

Performances by Dalannah Bowen and the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Taiko group

Scrap: A Political Fashion Show (in collaboration with Philippine Women's Centre of BC) Sunday, October 26. Two shows: 2pm-4pm $10. 7pm-9-pm $25 or VIP $50

Coyote Comforts, a performative Sew-In by Maggie Winston and Lois Klassen, Friday, October 31, 11am – 4pm, Free

Doris Buttignol, Lead artist, public talk, Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street,
Thursday, October 30, 7pm

Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 -18:00
2 West Hastings, Vancouver, BC,
Tel: 604-683-8326
www.centrea.org

New Paintings By Won Seok Lim - Oct 17 to Jan 23

See Them Everywhere
New Paintings By Won Seok Lim

OPENING: Friday, October 17, 2008, 3-6pm, Won Seok Lim in Attendance
“Four dots. Accident?” Art Beatus (Vancouver) Consultancy Ltd. is pleased to present new paintings by local artist, Won Seok Lim in a solo exhibition titled, “See Them Everywhere”. As seen through the eyes of the artist, the works present something extraordinarily simple, and leads viewers to witness the metamorphosis of something, upon first glance, that we might not really see or understand. “See Them Everywhere” will open with an afternoon reception on Friday, October 17 from 3pm to 6pm. The artist will be in attendance and the public are encouraged to attend.

Currently living in Vancouver, Won Seok Lim, also known as Sok, was born in 1966 in the heavily populated region of Seoul, Korea. A theology major from Chong Shin University (Korea), writer, and self-taught painter, the artist shares his discovery and the basis of his recent works. Somewhere between an idea and the physically visualized, Sok did not seek out his subject – he feels his subject presented itself to him. It was always around him in the here and the now, but was not previously noticeable. With time, his subject [and soon to be subjects] became more visible, and he was seeing them everywhere and in every thing.

The new series starts with a pattern of four black dots on a roughly painted canvas of white. Sok’s almost unrecognizable figures are formed in brisk, repetitive patterns with aggressive paint strokes. With each painting, viewers are offered a glimpse of what becomes steadily more apparent. The transformation into something more recognizable quickly manifests and similarly with the progression, the artist’s painting style evolves. While his technique is still very dark and bold, the figures become more clearly defined, and are then revealed with softer, feathery brushstrokes and black-as-ink backgrounds.

Art Beatus (Vancouver) Consultancy Ltd.
108 - 808 Nelson Street Vancouver BC
t: 604.688.2633

Please visit our website for more information at www.artbeatus.com

WANTED: Asian Guys & Gals for VACT Commercial - Oct 10 & 11

VACT will be filming a commercial on Saturday, October 11 from 8:30am to 11:30am at the Roundhouse.

We need Asian guys, dressed like bad guys and gals dressed in bright colours, to be part of a crowd to chase the Asian Austin Powers. In the commercial, there will also be 10 seconds of a 30 second dance routine. Must be non-union.

To be in the commercial, you MUST attend a dance rehearsal Friday, October 10 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre, 7646 Prince Albert Street, Vancouver.

There is no compensation, just bragging rights that you are on a commercial.

To register yourself, please email info@vact.ca

Please forward to anyone who may be interested in participating.

www.vact.ca