Congratulations to our 2019 Short Waves Winner!
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SHORT WAVES 2020Join BAAFF for an annual AAPI Heritage Month local short film open call, Short Waves, as we highlight the power of storytelling to heal and bring people together in these unprecedented times.
You're living history, document it! Preserve memories of your life during this pandemic-- share your story through Short Waves. Storytelling has the power to heal and the ability to bring people together, and this May 2020, we invite you to participate in a creative challenge. Whether a film aficionado, budding filmmaker or someone with reflections to share, we invite you to participate in a creative challenge - we want to hear your story. Submit a video of up to 3 minutes to document your experiences as an Asian American Pacific Islander during this global health crisis. How are you navigating life? Let us know about your challenges, inspirations or even the view from your window. This is a time to come together while apart. 
SUBMISSION GUIDELINESSubmission must be:
Up to 3-minute video that document your experiences as an Asian American Pacific Islander during this global health crisis.* Deadline: Sunday, June 7th, 11:59pm EXTENDED DEADLINE: Sunday, June 14th, 11:59pm Short Waves winner benefits include: - Sharing your story with the community - Automatic acceptance into the upcoming BAAFF - Network with other featured filmmakers & participate in Q&As - 2020 VIP Festival Pass Some sample topics may include: Share your experience as an Asian American Pacific Islander during this global health crisis. How are you navigating life? Share a celebration, challenge, fear, food/recipe, view from your window or anything else you want remembered in the future. This is a time to come together while apart. Questions? Please email baaff@aarw.org *We reserve the right to refuse any submissions that we believe may be prohibited or inappropriate. 
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2020 short waves Judges
Tak Toyoshima is the creator/illustrator of Secret Asian Man, a comic strip that highlights the nuanced, hilarious, and often tragic dynamics of race relations in America. He is also the creative director of Rustic Marlin, a home decor manufacturer specialized in handcrafted signs and furniture.
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