Nov 11 2015

Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival has a Cosplay Contest?

12003897_10153271828958402_5082001515792647253_nThursday November 12th at 7:00pm is the opening ceremony for the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival. The Festival (PAAFF) will carry on everyday until Sunday November 22nd. On opening night though, all attendees are encouraged to come dressed in your best 80s attire. From the Transformers to Brat Packers to time travelers to Ghostbusters, all are totally welcome. The best dressed will be awarded in our costume contest judged by an awesome panel consisting of filmmaker Benson Lee, J1 Studios’ own Jason Richardson, and cosplayers Marc “Knuckles” Carter, and Mae Claire. Winners could walk away with prizes like an all-access badge to enjoy the rest of this year’s festival, an HBO prize pack, and a ticket to next year’s J1-Con (one day pass).

 

Cosplay judges: Marc "Knuckles" Carter, and Mae Claire.

Cosplay judges: Marc “Knuckles” Carter, and Mae Claire.

The 2015 Philadelphia Asian-American Film kicks off with an epic throwback. On Thursday night at 7:00pm, the International House in University City will be transported back to the 1980s thanks to the John Hughes-esque teen comedy ‘Seoul Searching’.
Based on a summer exchange program attended by writer/director Benson Lee in 1986, ‘Seoul Searching’ tells a universal coming-of-age story chock full of pop culture tropes, teen hijinks, and first love. You can check out the trailer for the film below:
Lee will be present for a post-screening Q&A before joining all ticket and badge holders at the PAAFF’15 Opening Night Reception, which features food from Seorabol Korean Restaurant, complimentary beer/wine, 80s dance music by DJ ADUB and Dj Mighty Mike Saga, a photo booth, and giveaways.

To purchase tickets for opening night of PAAFF ’15, click this link: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/988889

For more information on the rest of the festival, click this link: http://tiny.cc/paaff15

And finally, follow the Philadelphia Asian-American Film Festival on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PAAFF/), Instagram (@phillyasianfilmfest), and Twitter (@PAAFF) for opportunities to win tickets to opening night and beyond!

 

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