By Maria Esteves - July 18, 2008   The 31st Annual 2008 Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF08) Work In Progress workshop led by award-winning filmmaker Greg Pak featuring GIVE UP TOMORROW directed by Marty Syjuco and co-directed by Michael Collins was held at Tribeca Cinemas, New York, Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 PM.  A special trailer presentation of GIVE UP TOMORROW preceded the workshop and audience Q&A. AAIFF08 Work In Progress reception immediately followed. ...

     Friday, February 23----For the last couple of years, it is becoming increasingly harder to tell the indies from the majors. When a truly indie film like LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE may just win the Best Picture Oscar race on Sunday evening, the distinctions leave those in and out of the industry just a little bit confused. So, let's just do away with labels and appreciate the films that made the strongest impressions, and leave our dictionaries at the door. The 2007 Film I...

Now in its third year Bend FF has proven itself as both a venue for unique, independent film as well as a viable marketplace for indy filmmakers. Filmmaker Craig Highbergers ‘deal’ for theatrical distribution of his feature doc Jack Mitchell: My Life Is Black and White (2006) immediately after its debut screening has put the festival on the map. Details of the theatrical run for Craig’s film are expected soon. The film stylishly documents the life and work of the New York art scene photo...