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Released Thursday, May 1, 2008:

Raymond Phathanavirangoon Named TIFF Programmer

Congratulations to Reel Asian's International Programmer, Raymond Phathanavirangoon (pictured right), on his appointment as Southeast Asian Programmer for the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival!

Phathanavirangoon, formerly of Fortissimo Films and based in Hong Kong, will be moving to Toronto next month to begin co-programming for TIFF alongside veteran programmer Giovanna Fulvi. Phathanavirangoon will continue to be Reel Asian's International Programmer.

Released Friday, April 25, 2008:

(Reel) Asian Heritage Month 2008!

Reel Asian is taking part in Asian Heritage Month celebrations this year with special outreach to communities outside the downtown core. Click below to find out what we'll be doing soon in a location near you:

MAY 5 - Richmond Hill
MAY 6 - Agincourt
MAY 14 - York Woods

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Released Tuesday, April 29, 2008:

Save The Dates! May 23-25

Coming up towards the end of Asian Heritage Month, Reel Asian is mounting a weekend showcase of film screenings on the York University campus as part of the Asian Heritage Month Festival put on by Asian Heritage Month-CFACI. With a programme of screenings and panels that includes both encore presentations and new work, the Reel Asian Spring Showcase is meant to engage and reconnect Reel Asian with the vibrant filmmaking communities at York.

Watch this space for a programming announcement about the Reel Asian Spring Showcase in early May. Full details will be included in the next issue of our eNewsletter, coming out May 12, so if you aren't already receiving our mailings, be sure to sign up today!

Released Tuesday, February 12, 2008:

Submit Your Film to Reel Asian!

Canada's premier pan-Asian international film festival is now accepting submissions for its 12th edition, November 12-16, 2008. Read more about how to submit!

Early Deadline: May 16, 2008 (no entry fee)
Final Deadline: June 16, 2008 ($10 CAD entry fee)

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Released Monday, April 21, 2008:

Reel Asian in Chicago

Reel Asian has just returned from Chicago where we were promoting our book at the 2008 Association for Asian American Studies Conference. Book project leader Kevin Lim and Reel Asian alumnus Aram Siu Wai Collier also dropped in at the 13th Asian American Showcase, a multidisciplinary media and performing arts festival put on by the Foundation for Asian American Independant Media.

For the day-by-day pictures, check out the blog.

Released Tuesday, April 1, 2008:

WIN TICKETS to Reel Asian's Co-Presentation at Hot Docs!

There are several documentaries about South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures and issues playing at this year's Hot Docs. Reel Asian is pleased to be co-presenting a profile of one of Thailand's most important media activists:

* Congratulations Ticket Winners!! Click here to find out how you can still get tickets.

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Released Thursday, March 27, 2008:

Reel Asian Co-Presents at Images Festival

Reel Asian is co-presenting a programme of international shorts at the 21st Images Festival, Toronto’s celebrated showcase of contemporary moving image culture. The programme is pay-what-you-can, so come out and join us for a great night of art films.

International Shorts Program 1:
Glimmers of Light Disappear in The Distant Shadows
Friday April 4, 2008 | 9:00 PM | Admission: PWYC (Pay What You Can)
Joseph Workman Theatre | 1001 Queen Street West at Ossington

Then on Monday April 7, check out another programme at Images co-curated by celebrated RA alumna Lesley Loksi Chan.

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Released Monday, March 31, 2008:

Reel Asian Co-Presents at Toronto Singapore Film Festival

Reel Asian is co-presenting two features at the 3rd annual Toronto Singapore Film Festival, which has expanded to a full weekend this year.

4:30
Royston Tan | 2006 | 93min | Korean, Mandarin, English with English subtitles
Saturday April 5, 2008 | 7:00 PM | Canadian Premiere

Singapore Dreaming (美满人生)
Colin Goh, Yen Yen Woo | 2006 | 105min | Mandarin, English, Hokkien with English subtitles
Sunday April 6, 2008 | 7:00 PM | Canadian Premiere

All screenings take place at Innis Town Hall | 2 Sussex Avenue @ St.George Street
Tickets: $10 General Admission | $8.50 Students/Seniors

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are NOT available through Reel Asian; purchase your tickets at the venue box office or visit the Toronto Singapore Film Festival website for full ticketing details.

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