Hey Linda Vista - You Got a Story?

I'm so excited that we're soon moving to the filmmaking phase of Connect in Linda Vista.

So here's the deal: we're looking for people with rich stories in Linda Vista that are interested in learning how to turn those stories into a short film! No experience needed, and we provide the equipment. If you're in high school or if you're 80 years old, we want to work with you!

Classes are FREE, two times a month on Monday nights from 6-9PM, April through July. So the only catch is that YOU must be committed to 8 classes. That's doable, right? Here's a schedule of our classes: http://sdaff.org/connect/schedule.htm

And it gets better.. We will select up to 8 film ideas for this project. And those who complete their film by August will receive a $500 artist fee!

If you're interested, let us know asap! email Phil Luque at phil@sdaff.org.

Success with Sueños

Another packed house for Sueños Binacionales on Tuesday. A big thanks to all of those from the Mixtec community who came out to see a film full of compelling stories of others in their community!

Looks like our friends from Voice of San Diego were in attendance incognito, but I was thrilled to see their article today! Two pieces of good news in there - first, that Bayside's beloved lunch program for seniors has been saved - and secondly, fans of all ages attended the Mixtec screening. I noticed the same phenomenon; as did Lee Ann Kim, our illustrious Executive Director. The thing that tickles me most is that even our incognito columnist seems amused by the toddlers running about. Just moments into the film everyone settled down, and moments after the end the toddling began again. It was a true "community center" feeling, and I was especially happy that viewers of all ages were able (and willing) to enjoy our film.

For those interested in making a film about their community, our classes start soon - contact Phil@sdaff.org to sign up now!

Mixtecs in Motion: Sueños Binacionales

Join us for our next FREE film screening of:

Sueños Binacionales
Tuesday, February 23
7PM - 7:30PM
Bayside Community Center



Sueños Binacionales tells the stories of the Mixtec people who have been immigrating to California for more than three decades and the more recent stories of the Chatinos who have been going to North Carolina for the past ten years.

Great chance to get insight about Mixtec immigrants, as there are very few films on this topic. Come join us!

Packed house for SPLIT HORN!

Two hundred members of the Hmong community in Linda Vista turned out at Bayside on Saturday for a screening of SPLIT HORN, the seventeen-year chronicle of a Hmong shaman and his family from Laos to Wisconsin. Phil Luque, Operations Director for the San Diego Asian Film Foundation welcomed the group, and introduced Steven Hadley, Chief of Staff for councilmember Donna Frye.

It was a historic day for the group, who later elected the board of the Lao Hmong Family Association of San Diego.

Thanks everyone, for coming out, making your voice heard, and enjoying a great film!