comparemela.com

Pacific Arts Movement presents the 24th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival from Nov. 2 - 11, 2023, the largest showcase of Asian and Asian American cinema in North America. As a delightful addition to this year's festival, Pac Arts presents "CHEW THE SCENE," San Diego's premier Asian American food event, which will take place on November 10 at the newly renovated Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla. This culinary extravaganza will feature tastings from over a dozen of San Diego's top AAPI chefs, restaurants, and vendors, all showcasing their unique takes on Asian American cuisine. The event will follow the San Diego Asian Film Festival's awards presentation, where we will be honoring the festival's top films.The culinary celebration immediately follows the San Diego Asian Film Festival's filmmaker awards. An independent jury selects winners in categories like Narrative Feature, Documentary Feature, and more. The George C. Lin Emerging Filmmaker Award is given to a first-time feature filmmaker who embodies the spirit of George C. Lin, former Program Director of the San Diego Asian Film Festival who passed away in 2008. Additional awards at the festival include the Digital Pioneer Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and Audience Award for new feature films. These honors celebrate excellence in filmmaking and pay tribute to influential figures in the industry.This year's event promises an exquisite culinary experience, featuring tastings from over a dozen of San Diego's top Asian and Asian American chefs, restaurants, and vendors. These established maestros and rising stars will present their unique interpretations of Asian American cuisine and personal food journeys through culinary storytelling.Some of the finest establishments in San Diego's culinary scene will be joining us for this spectacular evening, including:Crab HutCrazy DuckFan-FanKingfisher Kusina Lia's Lumpia Malahat SpiritsSnoice Sovereign Modern Thai CuisineTaste of HunanZen A Modern Asian Bistro And more exciting participants to be announced!Exclusive Access to "FORMATIONS" by Kelly AkashiAs an added bonus, event attendees will enjoy free admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego's latest exhibition, "FORMATIONS" by Japanese American artistKelly Akashi. Akashi's art is a captivating exploration of form and material, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary perspectives. FORMATIONS promises to immerse visitors in a world of unique sensory experiences and provoke thought-provoking conversations about the intersection of art, culture, and the human experience.Tickets and Information:Don't miss this opportunity to savor the finest Asian American cuisine and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of our communities. Tickets are available now at sdaff.org. Get ready for a night of culinary discovery, cultural celebration, and cinematic excellence.Empowering Young Storytellers through Reel VoicesProceeds of the Chew The Scene gala provides crucial support for Pac Art's Reel Voices high school documentary filmmaking program, which centers on youth storytelling. Attending this extraordinary event not only treats your palate to unforgettable flavors but also contributes to the empowerment of the next generation of storytellers.Pac Art’s keystone educational program, Reel Voices is a high school documentary filmmaking initiative that focuses on empowering young filmmakers to tell their stories. This program provides opportunities for students to learn and develop their filmmaking skills, including pre-production, production, and post-production processes. Through Reel Voices, students gain hands-on experience in creating documentary films, often centered on themes relevant to their lives and communities. The program not only fosters creativity but also helps students explore important issues and narratives, providing a platform for their voices to be heard through the medium of film.Pacific Arts Movement on Facebook / Instagram

Related Keywords

La Jolla ,California ,United States ,Thailand ,San Diego ,America ,American ,Thai ,Kelly Akashi ,Georgec Lin ,Kingfisher ,Pacific Arts Movement ,Museum Of Contemporary Art San Diego ,Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival ,Asian American ,Pac Arts ,Contemporary Art San Diego ,San Diego Asian Film Festival ,Narrative Feature ,Documentary Feature ,Emerging Filmmaker Award ,Program Director ,Digital Pioneer Award ,Lifetime Achievement Award ,Audience Award ,Modern Asian Bistro ,Japanese American ,

© 2025 Vimarsana

comparemela.com © 2020. All Rights Reserved.