Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival

The Reel Asian Awards celebrate the artistry, depth and impact of Asian talent in cinema. Selected by a jury of industry professionals and made possible with the support of our sponsors, these awards celebrate both emerging and established filmmakers showcased at this year’s festival. See #ReelAsian28 award winners here: https://lnkd.in/dgEnSapk

The RepresentASIAN Project™'s Rebecca Gao curated a list of films to watch at #ReelAsian28! Notable films include our opening night feature, CAN I GET A WITNESS?, directed by Ann Marie Fleming, LAYLA, directed by Amrou Al-Kahdi, and NOBUKO: A SONG IN MOVEMENT, directed by Quyên Nguyen-Le and Tadashi Nakamura. Explore her recommendations and purchase tickets at reelasian.com/festival. https://lnkd.in/dQXaV3KF

This year at #ReelAsian28, we are excited to present an exclusive screening of Jasmeet Raina's LATE BLOOMER as part of Reel Ideas on November 17. The screening will feature two episodes: “Nudes” and “The Turban," followed by an artist talk with Ashley Ganger, Gayle Ye, and Lakna Edirisinghe. Learn more about what we're excited about with this event in ACTRA Toronto's Performers Magazine article: https://lnkd.in/dM-DpHsK Purchase tickets to #ReelAsian28 at reelasian.com/festival

The full programming lineup for the 28th Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is now available! From November 13–24, 2024, join us in-person and online for pan-Asian features, shorts programmes, RA:X media art exhibitions, and industry events like Reel Ideas and So You Think You Can Pitch. Tickets go on sale October 24. Explore the full lineup at reelasian.com/festival #ReelAsian28

Calling all artists who have been programmed at the festival! Formerly programmed filmmakers and industry professionals can now enjoy exclusive industry benefits (valued at $100+) for just $50 with the purchase of a Reel Asian membership. This membership will enhance your networking, development, and visibility within the film community. Your membership not only supports the festival but also the broader industry, ensuring continued opportunities for diverse voices and stories. Find out more about how membership and the Reel Asian Alumni Network (RAAN) can benefit you and the organization at reelasian.com/membership

Unsung Voices 12 screened at the 10th annual Minikino Film Week with several filmmakers in attendance! Across two screenings, Melvin Daligdig, Satrio Prahasto, Corinne Langmuir, Kevin Matthew Wong, and Carthy Ngo connected with the audience, sharing insights about their debut short films and the summer-long emerging filmmakers' production workshop. #UnsungVoices Photos by BGS and Singaraja Menonton

Join us on Tues, Sept 24 at 7PM at the Bachir-Yerex Presentation Space (401 Commons) for Open Forum: Anti-racism on Screen, an in-person panel discussion featuring Reel Asian founder Anita Lee and festival alumni Amar Wala, in conversation with other festival alumni Ali Kazimi, FRSC. Free to attend, this event is co-presented by York University’s Cinema & Media Arts Department, Vtape , Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre (CFMDC), OCAD University, and Reel Asian.

At our #TIFF24 Reception this Monday, acclaimed actor Sandra Oh announced another $50,000 donation to the Fire Horse Award over five years, bringing her total donation amount to $100,000! We are grateful for her unwavering support of Asian artists. Read more about her generous donation from The Hollywood Reporter's Etan Vlessing: https://lnkd.in/duqTCJKa

Excited to join #TIFF24 Festival Street from Sept 5–8! Stop by Reel Asian's table at the Toronto International Film Festival Street Art Market for free giveaways, DIY crafts, and a first look at #ReelAsian28. Enjoy the four-day celebration full of free open-air screenings and activations! https://lnkd.in/eFCpx6dA

Telefilm Canada is reopening its Development Program next week, accepting applications from September 3–23, 2024! This program supports Canadian feature films and is comprised of four streams: Prequalified Stream, General Stream, Indigenous Stream, and Stream for BPOC. Review the updated guidelines and apply before the Sept 23 deadline: https://lnkd.in/gEKA2Jbb.