Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
LocationLos Angeles (West Hollywood, Little Tokyo-downtown)
Founded1983[1]
Founded byLinda Mabalot
Hosted byVisual Communications (VC)
Festival date38th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) from May 5 to May 13, 2022
LanguageInternational
WebsiteLos Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) – formerly known as VC FilmFest – is an annual film festival presented by Visual Communications (VC). It was established in 1983 by Linda Mabalot[2] as a vehicle to promote Asian Pacific American and Asian international cinema. The festival fulfills a unique mission in illuminating the visions and voices of Asian Pacific peoples and heritage. The festival is held in Los Angeles in May, which is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

The festival is the largest in Southern California dedicated to showcasing films by and about Asians and Pacific Islanders.[3] It presents about 150 films and mediaworks, including opening and closing night celebrations, a centerpiece presentation, panels, workshops, and special events.

  1. ^ Högerle, Erin Franziska (2020-10-26). Asian American Film Festivals: Frames, Locations, and Performances of Memory. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. ISBN 978-3-11-069653-0.
  2. ^ Woo, Elaine (2003-05-29). "Linda Mabalot, 49; Nurtured Asian American Filmmakers". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  3. ^ "38th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival | Japanese American National Museum". www.janm.org. Retrieved 2022-07-14.