Open call is now closed.
2016 Schedule will be announced early fall!

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OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The 2016 Boston Asian American Film Festival, a production of the Asian American Resource Workshop, is now accepting submissions!

The Boston Asian American Film Festival (BAAFF) empowers Asian Americans through film by showcasing Asian American experiences and by serving as a resource to filmmakers and the Greater Boston community. The 8th annual Boston Asian American Film Festival will be held October 20-23, 2016 and will celebrate films with the annual theme of “Call to Action.”

Community is built upon the contributions of those who participate. BAAFF 2016 seeks to showcase inspiring stories about Asian-American self-empowerment, change-makers, civic responsibility, activists, advocates and all those in between.

We are seeking narratives, dramas, comedies, shorts, documentaries, animations, music videos and experimental films.

Deadlines:
Early - Sunday, May 15, 2016
Regular - Monday, June 1, 2016
Final - Friday, July 1, 2016

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: 
Film Length
Short Film: 40 minutes or shorter
Feature Film: 41 minutes or longer

Content / Theme
Must relate to Asian-American experience. Preference will be given to films that relate to the theme, "Call to Action," as described above.

Completion Date
Must be completed in 2011 or later

Fees (Early / Regular / Final)
Shorts: $15 / $20 / $25
Features: $20 / $30 / $40

Additional Questions
Please email baaff.programming@aarw.org if you would like more information. Submissions can be made at: https://filmfreeway.com/festival/baaff
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