AsianCineVision (ACV) is a nonprofit media arts organization dedicated to the development, exhibition, promotion, and preservation of Asian and Asian American media. Founded in 1976, ACV has been at the forefront of introducing Asian American perspectives to American audiences and supporting Asian American filmmakers through various programs and initiatives. The organization is perhaps best known for presenting the Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF), the first and longest-running Asian American film festival in the country.
Opportunities
About AsianCineVision and AAIFF
- Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF): Established in 1977, AAIFF is the first festival in the U.S. to showcase films by media professionals of Asian descent. The festival features premieres of Asian and Asian American works in all formats and genres.
- Fiscal Sponsorship Program: ACV offers fiscal sponsorship to qualified Asian American media projects, allowing filmmakers to receive grants and tax-deductible contributions through ACV's nonprofit status.
- Internship Program: Provides hands-on experience to students and emerging professionals interested in Asian American media, festival programming, arts administration, and nonprofit management.
- Community Outreach: Organizes year-round screenings, presentations, and discussions to engage diverse audiences and promote Asian American media arts.
Internship Opportunities
AsianCineVision offers internship opportunities for students and early-career professionals interested in film festival production, programming, and arts administration.
- Festival Programming: Assist with film selection, program curation, and festival planning for AAIFF.
- Marketing and Outreach: Help with promotional campaigns, social media management, and community engagement initiatives.
- Production: Support with event coordination, venue management, and technical aspects of screenings.
- Development: Assist with fundraising efforts, grant writing, and donor relations.
Fiscal Sponsorship
AsianCineVision's Fiscal Sponsorship Program provides independent filmmakers with access to funding opportunities through ACV's nonprofit status.
- Eligibility: Projects must align with ACV's mission of promoting Asian and Asian American media arts, be of significant artistic merit, and have cultural and/or social relevance.
- Benefits: Fiscally sponsored projects can receive tax-deductible donations, apply for grants limited to nonprofit organizations, and receive administrative support from ACV.
- Application Process: Interested filmmakers should review the guidelines on the website and submit the required materials according to the application instructions.