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Diversity Is Not the Problem #oscarssowhite
I have thought about jumping into the film and TV diversity debate many times, but hesitated. On the one hand, as a manager who works very hard to get traction for Asian American actors it is an important subject to me. On the other hand, the politics and debate can...
AWARD WINNERS – Asians on Film Festival 2017
Asians on Film Festival of Shorts handed out awards on January 22nd in 18 categories plus an Audience Choice award. We also presented our honorary award, Best Supporting Role Model, to actor PETER SHINKODA. ...and the winners are: ACTION/ADVENTURE Arene (Henrik...
SCHEDULE Asians on Film Festival of Shorts 2017, January 20-22nd
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017 1:00PM MOCCI – Henry Liu (Henry Liu) (California) Family (Seung-Hyun Chong) (South Korea) Red String (Minghao Shen) (California) Grandpa’s Visit (Yung-Chih Hsu) (California) Pollination (Prasanna Kodapadi) (India) Everlasting Life...
Asians on Film Festival of Shorts 2017 AWARD NOMINEES
Asians on Film Festival of Shorts takes place January 20-22, 2017 in Los Angeles at the South Park Centre in downtown Los Angeles. The awards ceremony on January 22nd will be in Beverly Hills at the beautiful private club, 424, where we will hand out awards in 18...
Asians on Film Festival of Shorts 2016 Fall Quarter Winners
Fall Quarter for Asians on Film Festival of Shorts has ended and that means 2016 is coming to a close and we are getting ready for our festival January 20-22, 2017! Quarterly winners in each category will compete for the festival prize at our 2017 festival....
Asians on Film Festival of Shorts 2016 Summer Quarter Winners
Summer Quarter for Asians on Film Festival of Shorts has ended and our fourth and final quarter, Fall is open. Quarterly winners in each category will compete for the festival prize at our 2017 festival. Congratulations to all the recognized talent! Action/Adventure...
The 22 Second Audition Rule
As a manager there are areas of involvement in my actor’s careers that many may not think are part of my job, like prepping for auditions, but I consider it critical. Actors, train, they have coaches and classes and all kinds of acting expertise to tap into making...
Asians on Film Festival of Shorts 2016 Spring Quarter Winners
Spring Quarter for Asians on Film Festival of Shorts has ended and submissions for Spring Quarter are open. Quarterly winners in each category will compete for the festival prize at our 2017 festival. Congratulations to all the recognized talent! Action/Adventure...
Asians on Film Festival of Shorts 2016 Winter Quarter Winners
Winter Quarter for Asians on Film Festival of Shorts has ended and submissions for Spring Quarter have started. Quarterly winners in each category will compete for the festival prize at our 2017 festival. Congratulations to all the recognized talent! Action/Adventure...
Asians on Film Festival 2016 Awards!
If you missed our awards ceremony on March 13th, no worries! Here is the list of winners and a link to the entire awards ceremony on our youtube channel. Honorary Award – Supporting Role Model: KIEU CHINH Honorary Award – Supporting Role Model: WILL YUN LEE Best...
What is a white guy doing in the Asian American film industry? (Part 1)
For anyone who doesn't know who I am, I am Scott Eriksson and I started this blog in June 2010. Those who do know me are aware that I like to fade into the background, so this multi-part article is a new adventure for me. :/ PART 1: In the beginning Whenever I meet...
Asians on Film Festival 2016 Sponsorships & Entertainment Professionals Listing
We are excited about expanding promotion of entertainment professionals in the Asian American film industry with a AOFF2016 program listing for a minimum tax deductible donation to AOF of $10. As always, we want to keep things as low as possible so everyone can be...