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[AFFD] In Tenth Year, Festival Embraces Past, Future Of Asian Cinema

Hardcore buffs will want the all-access VIP pass, but if you’re just looking to sample a few films, we’re here to help with picks from the opening weekend… .

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Scott Burns, ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Filmmakers Tapped For DIFF Honors

The Dallas Film Society folks have named director Scott Z. Burns (“The Informant,” “The Bourne Ultimatum”) as one of the recipients of the DALLAS Star Awards, which are handed out at the Closing Night festivities at Union Station on Friday, April 8. In addition, the Texas Avery Award for excellence in animation will be given [...]

REVIEW: I Corrupt All Cops

To start this year’s Asian Film Festival Dallas was a very eclectic blend of films. From horror, comedy, hyper action, ninjas, to high concept art films every genre was covered. There was something for every fan of film. If you missed it make sure to mark your calendars and not miss it next year. On [...]

REVIEW: ‘Talentime’

My first exposure to this year’s Asian American Film Festival at the Landmark Magnolia Theater in Dallas is a Malaysian production which explores several very genuine and touching stories of the heart, set in the context of a school competition called “Talentime”. Writer/director Yasmin Ahmad has crafted a memorable tale of love, loss and redemption [...]

AFFD Expands To Angelika For ‘Second-Chance’ Screenings

Films buffs who missed out on a ticket to “Bay Rong (Clash)” or other Asian Film Festival of Dallas hits are being smiled upon by the film deities, as several AFFD hits are getting “second-chance” exhibitions at the Dallas Angelika Film Center. The festival organizers have long heard gripes from folks that one screening of [...]

AFFD: RCC Midnight Karaoke Throwdown

Red Carpet Crash has been involved with its share of karaoke shindigs over the last year, and our Media Partnership with the Asian Film Festival of Dallas allows us to throw one of our own. Saturday, July 24, head to the Magnolia Theater Lounge for a free-wheeling singalong experience, hosted by Devin Pike and featuring… [...]

The 2010 Asian Film Festival Of Dallas: July 23-29

With 25 films making their Southwest, United States or North American premieres, the 2010 Asian Film Festival of Dallas gives viewers a rare opportunity to see movies covering the spectrum of cinema from ten countries…

AFFD Announces First Selections For 2010

The Asian Film Festival of Dallas announced the first four films that will screen at the 2010 festival, including the hotly-anticipated sequel to 2009’s Audience Award winning film, a romantic charmer, a genre shocker, and a star-studded crime drama…