The 26th Annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival will be from April 29th to May 8th. Presented by Visual Communications (VC), the nation’s premier APA media arts center, screenings will premier and showcase Asian American and International Asian cinema in the nation. The film festival screens 150 films and videos from over 20 countries. 200 industry professionals including filmmakers, celebrities, and press are in attendance. In addition to screenings, the festival offers a wide range of activities including seminars, workshops, and special events. Every year, over 14,000 people attend this film festival, which launches the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

The Tateuchi Democracy Forum will feature a number of screenings including S. Leo Chiang's award winning documentary, A Village Called Versailles and new media works by seniors from VC’s and Diskovery Center's Digital Histories program.

For tickets and program information, please visit www.vconline.org/festival