2016 Seattle Asian American Film Festival Recap

This was my first time either attending the Seattle Asian American Film Festival and I was very impressed with the three days of programming that was put together by the all volunteer staff. Every film that I saw played to a packed house at Seattle's Northwest Film Forum and the entire event was very well organized from ticket sales to post screening Q&A sessions. Below you will find reviews of each of the films I watched as well as my "TwoOhSix Festival Favorite".

The Real Miyagi (SAAFF 2016) - Documentary Review

The Real Miyagi is a feature documentary film written and directed by Kevin Derek and is an official selection of the 2016 Seattle Asian American Film Festival. The documentary features interviews with the film's subject, karate master Fumio Demura, as well as Steven Segal, Billy Blanks, Dolph Lundgren, T.J. Storm, Michael Jai White, Tamlyn Tomita, and Mr. Miyagi himself, Pat Morita.

Crush the Skull (SAAFF 2016) - Movie Review

Crush the Skull is a slasher, horror, comedy, heist movie co-written and directed by Viet Nguyen. The film is an official selection of the 2016 Seattle Asian American Film Festival and features acting performances by Chris Dinh, Katie Savoy, Chris Riedell, Tim Chiou, Lauren Reeder, and Walter Michael Bost.

Off the Menu: Asian America (SAAFF 2016) - Documentary Review

Off the Menu: Asian America is an official selection of the 2016 Seattle Asian American Film Festival. Directed by Grace Lee (The Grace Lee Project, American Zombie), presents a journey through American food culture and how traditional Asian cuisine has both influenced and been influenced by different parts of the country.

Top Spin (SAAFF 2016) - Documentary Review

Top Spin is a documentary feature film created by co directors Sara Newens and Mina T. Son. The film, an official and opening night selection of the 2016 Seattle Asian American Film Festival, focuses on three amateur table tennis players on their journey to compete in the 2012 Olympic games .

TwoOhSix Picks - 2016 Seattle Asian American Film Festival

The 2016 Seattle Asian American Film Festival promises to be the biggest and best event yet for this organization. Over the three days of the festival, there will be feature films, documentaries, and short films all presented at the Northwest Film Forum's Capitol Hill theater and I've got the scoop on which ones you will not want to miss!