Since the Asian American film burst onto the scene thirty something years ago, many of those filmmakers, such as, Christine Choy, Wayne Wang, Mira Nair, Ang Lee, Justin Lin and among others are now comfortably part of the American cinematic mainstream.

Each year, hundreds of filmmakers from around the Asian Diaspora submit their short films to Asian American film festivals. They have given us stories of immigration and assimilation, adversity and triumph, motivation and inspiration of all genres: narrative, documentary, experimental, animation, music video.

Common reoccurring themes include identity politics, alienated youth, hypersexualization, math nerds, over-achievers, stereotypes, suburban alienation, and kung-fu waiters. 
Been there? Done that?

Tell us YOUR Asian American story.

Non-professional, aspiring, and emerging filmmakers may submit a short film – under five minutes - completed between the periods of November 9, 2009 and April 30, 2010 for a chance to win a Grand Prize of $3,000 provided by Toyota. Finalists also have a chance for screening at the 33rd Asian American International Film Festival, New York City, July 2010.

Start: November 9, 2009
Deadline: April 30, 2010

Select videos of interest will be posted on asiancinevision.org throughout the contest.
Top ten finalists will be posted on asiancinevision.org and Toyota’s thedirectorschair.com.

The Winner will be selected by a jury of industry professionals. 
Audience choice contest of top ten will appear on thedirectorschair.com.

Finalists announced: May 31, 2010.
Grand Prize announced: June 30, 2010.

Restrictions apply, download the competition rules below.

Deadline: April 30 2010 (Entry must be received by 6:00pm EST)

Download the Cinema Me submission FORMS here
Download the Cinema Me Competition  RULES here

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