Be sure to come down to the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival, the nation’s largest showcase for new Asian American and Asian films. The festival has been a launching point for Asian American independent filmmakers, and presents about 120 works in San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose. Created in 1982, this festival has been a vital source of new Asian cinema.
There are plenty of events as well, like panels, talks and live performances. Be sure to attend the opening night gala, where all the stars and filmmakers will be to mix and mingle.