PANELS

THE DISTRIBUTION MATRIX: GET YOUR FILM SEEN
While filmmakers always dream of a theatrical release, myriad opportunities abound in the marketplace which offers filmmakers a host of options for getting their films seen. This panel will bring participants up close and personal with decision-makers who are creating innovative approaches to distribution. From the art house to broadcast to home video to education -- explore a range of possibilities. There's more to distribution than you think. Panelists include: David Chu, ImaginAsian Entertainment; Afua Kafi-Akua, Third World Newsreel; David Koh, Palm Pictures; and Josh Levin, Film Movement. Moderated by Michelle Materre, Independent Media Consultant. Co-sponsored by American Documentary | P.O.V.

SAT 7.15 | 4:00PM | ASIA SOCIETY | ASDIST

THE FUNDING MIX: GRANTMAKERS DIALOGUE
Meet representatives from New York-based foundations that award some of the most coveted grants in the field. Panelists will report on the changing landscape of media arts funding. Don't miss this opportunity get a first hand account of what funders are looking for and helpful tips on successful grant applications. Panlelists include Sean Elwood, Creative Capital; Marina Feleo Gonzalez, New York Foundation for the Arts; Don Palmer, New York State Council on the Arts; Hye-Jung Park, The Funding Exchange. Moderated by Anne del Castillo. Co-sponsored by American Documentary | P.O.V.

SUN 7.16 | 3:00PM | ASIA SOCIETY | ASFUND

"HOMELAND" SCREENPLAY READING
A staged reading of HOMELAND by Maikiko James, winner of the sixth annual Screenplay Competition. Produced and directed by Pan Asian Repertory. Discussion and Q&A to follow.

The annual Screenplay competition takes place every spring where five finalists are chosen by readers and a final winner chosen by a panel of judges. This year's finalists included: GRACIE MAKES A MOVIE by Fatimah Tobing Rony; FIRST UNDER HEAVEN by Ellwyn Kauffman, FEASTING ON A AUGUST MOON by Nhien Nguyen; FLIPSIDE by Apollo G. Villa-Real and Larry Ridlen.

SUN 7.16 | 7:30PM | ASIA SOCIETY | ASSCRE

MEET THE FUNDER: JEROME FOUNDATION
Join us for an intimate conversation with Robert Byrd, Senior Program Officer at the Jerome Foundation, who will discuss the Foundation's grant programs for film and video artists. Free and open to ACV members only. ACV members or Accredited Filmmakers must call the box office for tickets.

The Jerome Foundation
www.jeromefdn.org
Created by artist and philanthropist Jerome Hill (1905-1972), The Jerome Foundation makes grants to support the creation and production of new works by emerging artists living in Minnesota and New York City. The Jerome Foundation supports programs in dance, literature, media arts, music, theater, performance art, the visual arts, multi-disciplinary work and arts criticism. It also provides financial assistance to nonprofit, tax-exempt arts organizations that support emerging creative artists who are residents of Minnesota and New York City.

SAT 7.15 | 2:00PM | ASIA SOCIETY | ASJERO

NETWORKING RECEPTION
At this year's networking reception, AAIFF is proud to have Karen Chau as our special guest. Karen will speak on her experiences creating, Ni Hao, Kai-lan!, Nick Jr.'s first ever multi-generational, bi-lingual, animated series featuring a Chinese American protagonist. She will be joined by Executive Producer, Mary Harrington and Head Writer, Sascha Paladino.

After that, stick around and pitch your projects, look for crew, exchange business cards and mingle at this popular AAIFF gathering. Bring plenty of business cards. Open to AAIFF industry badge holders only.

SUN 7.16 | 5:30PM | ASIA SOCIETY | ASNETW

WORK IN PROGRESS
Workshop
trt 90mins
Award-winning filmmaker Greg Pak (ROBOT STORIES) screens AMONG OUR KIN by Pearl J. Park and leads a discussion on the process of molding a works-in-progress into final cuts. Held during the Media Coalition Networking Salon at Tribeca Cinemas.

AMONG OUR KIN is a documentary that follows 3 Asian Americans living with a mental illness. As the first doc about psychiatric issues, in AA communities, it provides an intimate portrait of the experience.

Admission to this program is free. (BUT YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF ONE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COALITION)
For more information, please visit http://www.castandcrewofcolor.org/

7.19 | 6:30PM | Tribeca Cinemas, 54 Varick