If you’re in the New York area, the 2011 NY Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) kicks off tonite with partying throughout the week. On Friday, get out to the best party of the Festival! The perfect union of music and film at AAIFF’s annual music video showcase plus live performance. The event features new music videos from independent artists and performances by the acclaimed hip hop duo Blue Scholars and Jesse Boykins III, a BET award nominated world soul singer. The music video showcase includes:

“Fou Lee” – Blue Scholars
Dir. Canh Solo & Jason Hakala

“B4 The Night Is Thru” – Jesse Boykins III
Director: Dr. Woo

“Nobody Greater” – Vashawn Mitchell
Director: Bobby Yan

“Charm City” – Red Datsun
Director: Steven Mallorca

“Sud Kob Fah” – Thaitanium
Director: Kaos

“NY Loves Me” – Public School NYC
Director: LightUp Film

“I Got My” – Magnetic North & Taiyo Na, ft. Jin
Director: Derek Kan

“Sartorial Sounds Live” – Street Etiquette
Director: LightUp Film

Here’s the details on when the event goes down

Drom
85 Avenue A (5th & 6th Sts)
New York, NY 10009
$15 advance | $20 door

Blue Scholars at 2011 AAIFF