The 2010 Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) will run from October 21-24, 2010 at the Ibrahim Theater at the International House (3701 Chestnut Street), the Asian Arts Initiative (1219 Vine Street), and the Comcast Center (1701 JFK Blvd). Here’s some of the highlights:

Opening Night Film – Colin Hearts Kay (buy tickets)
Centerpiece Film – Raspberry Magic
Closing Night Film – The People I’ve Slept With (buy tickets)

Other films of note include Wo Ai Ni Mommy (buy tickets) and SF Stories (buy tickets). Check out their website here for FREE screenings and other events. Free special events this year supplement traditional film screenings, including free parties on Opening and Closing Nights. On Thursday, October 21st at International House, prior to the Opening Night Film “Colin Hearts Kay” there is a free special event titled “Perspectives On Asian American Identity”, which includes a screening of the HBO special, “East of Main Street: Asians Aloud” followed by a discussion panel moderated by Nydia Han (6 ABC). At 6:00 pm on Saturday, October 23rd, there will be a free live Q&A titled “A Conversation With Greg Pak”, an award-winning director and Marvel Comics writer, moderated by Loraine Ballard Morrill (Clear Channel Radio Philadelphia) at the International House. Mr. Pak will be receiving the PAAFF ‘10 Emerging Voice Award. Signed door prizes and refreshments will be available.

2010 Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Trailer