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Amazing artwork for a Novartis ad campaign: Simply stunning. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival

Today starts the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival sponsored by HBO. Now I must disclose I have a personal stake in this because...I might be...in one of the short films! Ok ok call it a shameless self-promotion plug, but that's why it is MY blog. However this is also a great new festival that promotes artistic expression in the Asian-American community and that is great thing. For more information visit their site and check out the films if you so happen to be in Philly. About : Philadelphia Asian American Film & Filmmakers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Asian American film and filmmakers throughout the Philadelphia region and educating and exposing the region on films about Asian Americans through an annual film festival. The 2009 Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Presented by HBO launches today, Friday Oct 9th through Sunday, Oct 11th. Our Presenting Venues are the Asian Arts Initiative (1219 Vine Street, Chinatown Philadelphia) and the ...

Donate to Asian American Writer's Workshop

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My friends over at the Asian American Writer's Workshop are asking for donations. If you can lend a hand it would be much appreciated. Below is a part of their story: We believe in nurturing writers of promise, whether they’re Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri, whose first book party we hosted, or a struggling young writer just graduating from high school. As novelist Ed Lin writes: “Having grown up with the programs and the people of The Asian American Writers’ Workshop, I feel that they’re not only my family but indeed my homeland. The Workshop helped me get my book published. It encourages a lifelong love of writing and reading. It’s a crucial organization not only for our community, but for the ongoing global narrative as well.” We believe in showing every American, no matter what the color of her skin, that the Asian American story is a central chapter of the American story. We are asking you to invest in our efforts to build a national home for Asian American ideas. • Last...