Reel Asian celebrates the spirit of Hong Kong films in partnership with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Canada)! The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, presented by National Bank, proudly presents the Spring Showcase: Hong Kong Spirit Films […]
Thank you National Bank for supporting Reel Asian’s Youth Programmes!
Did you know that last year at our festival, National Bank donated $1 for every bag of popcorn purchased? In total, National Bank contributed $500 through their One for Youth program, which will go towards Reel Asian’s Youth Initiatives such […]
Asian Heritage Month: Mountains That Take Wing
In this clip from Spike Lee‘s 1992 film Malcolm X, the assassinated civil rights leader (played by Denzel Washington) is shown dying in the arms of his wife, played by Angela Bassett. Undepicted on screen, and largely ignored in the […]
What else is going on for Asian Heritage Month?
Reel Asian 2013 School Tour Interview with Leslie Supnet Interview with Stephanie Law Interview with Albert Zablan & Althea Balmes Taiwan Sublime in Film (presented by TECO and Markham Public Library) Free film screenings for AHM (presented by Toronto Public […]
Reel Asian celebrates AHM! Interview w/ Albert Zablan and Althea Balmes
Time for the final interview of our Asian Heritage Month School Tour filmmakers series. Last week I sat down to chat with Albert and Althea after dim sum and we covered everything from Deadliest Warrior, suman and of course their filmmaking experience […]
Reel Asian Co-Presents Midnight's Children for Asian Heritage Month
Reel Asian and The Reel Thing co-present Deepa Mehta’s Midnight’s Children in Richmond Hill. Special guest Anita Majumdar in attendance! In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, Reel Asian and The Reel Thing are proud to bring Midnight’s Children to the Richmond […]
Reel Asian celebrates AHM! Interview with Leslie Supnet
Next up in our Asian Heritage Month filmmaker interview series is visual artist/filmmaker, Leslie Supnet! Leslie’s work reflects the nuances of everyday imagery and have screened at various festivals. Throughout the month of May, Leslie will be joined by Stephanie Law, […]
Reel Asian Celebrates AHM! Interview with Stephanie Law
Happy Asian Heritage Month! This May, we will be highlighting Reel Asian filmmakers participating in our annual Asian Heritage Month School Tour. These selected filmmakers will be visiting schools in the GTA and York Region to present their films and speak […]
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month: Taiwan Sublime in Film
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Toronto will present “Taiwan Sublime in Film” screenings throughout various Markham Public Library locations in celebration of Asian Heritage Month. This series of film screenings is open to the public, free of […]
May is Asian Heritage Month!
Individuals and organizations across the nation celebrate the history of Asian Canadians this month. Find out what Reel Asian is up to! May is Asian Heritage Month! Join us and other individuals and community organizations in celebrating the long and […]