Continuing the work of the Northwest Asian American Film Festival (NWAAFF) directed by Wes Kim from 2003-2007, the Seattle Asian American Film Festival (SAAFF) kicks off in 2013. The festival’s mission is to seek out, promote, produce, and develop Asian American artists with a commitment to original and innovative media works. New program directors Kevin Bang and Vanessa Au are leading the revival of SAAFF. The Seattle Asian American Film Festival will showcase works by northwest Asian American filmmakers, as well as films from across the country dealing with Asian American people, issues, and themes. All screenings will take place at the Tateuchi Story Theatre at the Wing Luke Museum.

Among the films on the program are A Lot Like You, Hibakusha, Keye Luke, The Chinese Gardens, The Crumbles, House of Suh, and Jake Shimabukaro : Life on Four Strings.

Event date: January 25-27, 2013
Location: Wing Luke Museum in Seattle’s International District
You can get tickets here.

2013 Seattle Asian American Film Festival