SAN DIEGO ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL: AWARDS GALA

600+ attendees!

Instant Noodles Crew from America's Best Dance Crew

The beautiful Kelly Hu!

Director and cast of "Surrogate Valentine", our centerpiece film.

Shelby Rabara of The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers (LXD)

Lee Ann Kim, mama of the San Diego Asian Film Festival!

Marketing Team love!

MADEWELL NECKLACE, BCBG DRESS, STEVE MADDEN SHOES

PHOTOS BY CHOWPHOTO

One of the biggest events during the 12th San Diego Asian Film Festival was the Awards Gala. Over 600 celebrities, guests, filmmakers, sponsors, partners, and friends came together to recognize the winning films in this year's festival. Also present was Nancy Kwan, the pioneer of Asian American women in Hollywood, who was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

My job that night was to run the red carpet - it was my first experience with working the red carpet, but it was so much fun! Being in that kind of environment reminded me that celebrities really are normal people, too, and they deserve to be treated as such.

My time with the San Diego Asian Film Foundation ended this past Friday, but I'm extremely grateful for all that I was able to learn and do with the entire SDAFF team. I encountered some really incredible people in the past six months, and I will not soon forget them!

LEOPARD FAST

WILFRED VIA ARITZIA BLOUSE + SCARF, TNA VIA ARITZIA PANTS, MADEWELL BOOTS + NECKLACE, MARC BY MARC JACOBS BAG

I apologize for my lack of posting - I've been caught up in a whirlwind of work madness. I'm currently doing Public Relations work with the San Diego Asian Film Foundation (SDAFF). I've been with them since June, and tomorrow is the first day of our baby - the 12th San Diego Asian Film Festival. Lately, we've been staying at the office until obscene hours of the night, trying to bring everyone the best possible festival experience.

For those of you who live in the San Diego or Southern California area (or visiting), I highly recommend that you check out the festival. We're showcasing over 120 films from 60 countries - there is really something for everyone. So whether you love romantic comedies, extreme Japanese films, tear-jerking documentaries, or good ol' action movies... come on out! It's running October 20-28 at the Hazard Center UltraStar Cinemas. We've got tons of really exciting events lined up as well - parties with cast members and directors, panels with i.aM.mE and Instant Noodles from America's Best Dance Crew, panels with YouTube talents, and tons more. Take a look at the full event listing and the program schedule... I promise you won't be disappointed!

Come out to support local and international cinema... and to support all the amazing people at SDAFF who have worked so hard to make this happen!