Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) – formerly known as VC FilmFest – is an annual film festival presented by Visual Communications (VC).  It was established in 1983 as a vehicle to promote Asian Pacific American and Asian international cinema. The festival fulfills a unique mission in illuminating the visions and voices of Asian Pacific peoples and heritage. The festival is held in Los Angeles in May, which is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.  

The festival is the largest in Southern California dedicated to showcasing films by and about Asians and Pacific Islanders. It presents about 150 films and mediaworks, including opening and closing night celebrations, a centerpiece presentation, panels, workshops, and special events.

Events 
 Screenings of Asian American and Asian international films
 Post-screening discussions with directors and cast members
 Industry panels on acting, directing, writing and cinematography
 Gala receptions and networking mixers

Awards 
LAAPFF presents juried awards to selected films in the following categories:
 Narrative Feature
 Documentary Feature
 "Golden Reel" Award for short film
 "Linda Mabalot New Directors/New Visions" Award

LAAPFF is an Academy Award-qualifying festival for "Golden Reel" Short Film Awards. The festival also presents an Audience Award for narrative feature.

Venues 
 Directors Guild of America theaters
 Laemmle Theatres Sunset 5
 (JANM) National Center for the Preservation of Democracy
 Aratani/Japan America Theatre
 Pacific Amphitheatre, Orange County
 The Downtown Independent

External links 
LAAPFF website
Visual Communications website
LAAPFF on MySpace

Film festivals in Los Angeles
Asian-American film festivals
Asian-American culture in Los Angeles
Film festivals established in 1983
Pacific Islands American culture in California