88524 <p>On Thursday, the sixth annual <a href="http://www.aaaff.org/">Austin Asian American Film Festival</a> kicks off four days of films, panels and special events celebrating the best in Asian and Asian American independent film. The 2009 movie line-up includes 40 outstanding feature films and shorts selections from over 300 submissions from around the world. Festival venues include <a href="http://www.slackerwood.com/node/518">Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar</a>, <a href="http://www.slackerwood.com/node/756">UT Student Union Theater</a>, and Mexican American Culture Center (<a href="http://www.slackerwood.com/node/834">MACC</a>), for films and panels.</p> <p>The 2009 Film Festival kicks off Thursday, November 12th with a 7:00pm screening of local filmmaker Ed Radtke&rsquo;s award-winning drama, <strong>Speed of Life</strong>, followed by a one of a kind opening night party at KTV Silhouette Lounge featuring DJ Chris Klassen spinning Cambodian girl rock and other feet tapping tracks from around the globe. Some events are free, so check the <a href="http://aaaff.bside.com/2009/schedule/week">schedule</a>.</p> <p>AAAFF 2009 runs from Thursday, November 12 through Sunday, November 16.&nbsp; You can follow AAAFF through their <a href="http://www.aaaff.org/">website</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/AAAFF">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/aaaff">Twitter</a>.<br /><br />For more individual film information, visit <a href="http://alpha-asian.blogspot.com/2009/10/austin-asian-american-film-festival.html">Alpha Asian</a>.<a href="http://www.aaaff.org/" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts"></span></a></p> <p><strong>2 FREE Drinks at film fest parties with RSVP </strong></p> <p><strong>Unlimited Drinks and Films with VIP Badge&nbsp;(code&nbsp;</strong><strong>AAAFF&nbsp;for 10% off). &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>VIP provides admission to all screenings and events with the actors and directors, plus access to all VIP parties with open bar and immediate entrance.&nbsp; </strong></p> <p><strong>Student film-only passes for $18 for a limited time.</strong></p> <p><strong><span class="yshortcuts"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></strong></p> <ul> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://do512.com/event/2009/11/12/2009-austin-asian-american-film-festival http://do512.com/event/2009/11/12/2009-austin-asian-american-film-festival.xml Thursday 11/12/09 20091113T010000Z/20091113T010000Z 0 7.0 07:00 PM Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0600 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0600 7 THU http://www.aaaff.org/index.php http://s3.amazonaws.com/dostuff-production/photos/282057/aaaff_2009_logo_small_sq_90.jpg Various: Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, Malverde, Music Gym 3136 http://do512.com/venue/various-alamo-drafthouse-south-lamar-malverde-music-gym http://do512.com/venue/various-alamo-drafthouse-south-lamar-malverde-music-gym.xml

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