In honor of Asian American Heritage Month, the week long Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival in Pittsburgh showcases films and filmmakers with origins in India, Japan, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Iran and other Asian countries. Silk Screen will showcase over 30 Asian made films as well as films made by Asian Americans. The feature length films will all feature a universal theme, that transcends political and cultural boundaries.
When:
May 12-20, 2006
Where:
The Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival will be held at multiple Pittsburgh area locations in downtown Pittsburgh and East End neighborhoods.
Admission:
Tickets for all regular feature-length film screenings are $8.00. The Opening Night Gala and other special events will have their own admission rates.
Venue Locations:
Harris Theater, downtown Pittsburgh
Melwood Screening Room, Oakland
Regent Square Theater, Edgewood
Red Carpet Gala:
7:30pm
Nine-Over-9th Gallery & Rooftop Patio
The Silk Screen Festival Red Carpet Gala fundraiser offers the opportunity to sample the area’s best in Asian ethnic cuisine, as well as to experience unique performances by: the Pittsburgh Chinese School Lion Dancers; Adam Liu, Assistant Principal Cellist of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; the Kala-Niketan Academy of Indian Classical Dance; the Organization of Chinese Americans Youth Performance Ensemble; and the Royal Polynesians.
Schedule of Major Events & Concerts:
The 2006 Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival features 22 films, some of them featured on multiple days. On weekend nights, multiple movies are usually featured at each location. Some nights also include Question & Answer sessions with Directors and Actors. See the Silk Screen Festival Schedule of Events for details and times.
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