by Lila | Feb 25, 2016 | News, Screenings
The Center for Asian American Media will be holding it’s 33rd annual festival (CAAMfest) celebrating Asian American film, food and culture. We are humbled to be invited to share America 1979 at one of the longest running Asian American Film Festivals in the country. Please join us: Wednesday March 16, 2016 6:20pm “Portraits from the School Yard” short film block Alamo Draft House 2550 Mission Street btwn 21st and 22nd streets tickets are $14 and can be purchased on the festival...
by Lila | Feb 25, 2016 | News
Last week’s screening at the Indieworks Monthly Screening Series was everything we expected and more. A great mix of films by talented filmmakers, and an enthusiastic film loving crowd. What more could a filmmaker ask for? How about the AUDIENCE AWARD! The audience was asked to choose their favorite film from the bunch, and America 1979 went home with the prize. Needless to say, we went home with a spring in our step. Pictured above (from left to right): The Indieworks crew, me, and a growing-up Solya Spiegel, who plays Regina in the...
by Lila | Feb 1, 2016 | News, Screenings
This casual screening series in it’s 3rd year takes place in the back room of a bar and features short films made by NYC filmmakers. And it’s free! Come have a drink with us and check out some films! All the info you need: Wednesday February 17th doors open at 6:30, screening starts at 7pm Stone Creak Bar – back room 140 East 27th Street btwn Lex and 3rd Ave FREE Here’s the Facebook invite. Please RSVP and share! Check out the Indieworks website for more information on the series and to find out how to...
by Lila | Jan 29, 2016 | News
While I was in Los Angeles for our Hollyshorts screening, I had the pleasure of meeting up with Mash-Up Americans’ editor Suevon Lee and talking about America 1979. Mash-Up Americans is a great website dedicated to all things American – from the multi-cultural and multi-ethnic perspective. Here’s a little quote from the article. “At first, it was just a story about a girl who stole money from her brother and I made them a white family. It felt more natural for me to make a film about a white family than an Iranian family. I thought, no one wants to see an Iranian family, no one will even understand what that means.” You can read the whole thing...
by Lila | Dec 16, 2015 | News, Screenings
See below for important updates! We’re very excited to return to Los Angeles to show America 1979! HollyShorts is one of the premier short film festivals in the country. UPDATE: We just learned that there is an audience award for best film, so please come out and support us! Help us spread the word by telling friends and colleagues about the screening. We will be in town for this event, so please say hello before or after the screening! UPDATE: There is also an after party down the block the The Roosevelt Hotel in the Spare Room. Admission is free with your ticket stub! Hollyshorts Monthly Screening Series Thursday January 21st @...
