Opening Night - Feature Film: The Paper Tigers | Opening Night Dinner and Thank you gift

Join us for our Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest Opening Night Fundraiser Event.  

Feature Film: 

The Paper Tigers - Three childhood kung fu prodigies have grown into washed-up, middle-aged men—now one kick away from pulling their hamstrings. But when their master is murdered, they must juggle their dead-end jobs, dad duties, and overcome old grudges to avenge his death. 

Trailer:  The Paper Tigers trailer

Bento Dinner and Thank You Gift Included!

Q&A Guests:

Bao Tran | Writer/Director

Mentored early on by master action director Corey Yuen, Bao was instilled with an approach to action that doesn’t rely solely on spectacle, but also draws on story and character. Screen Anarchy praised his written-and-directed short BOOKIE for its “flawlessly realized world populated by entirely fleshed out and believable characters, driven by a compelling narrative and brought to sumptuous life.” His editing credits include CHO LON, one of Southeast Asia’s highest-budgeted action blockbusters, and JACKPOT, a heartfelt comedy selected as Vietnam’s official entry to the 2016 Oscars for Best Foreign Film. His first directorial feature THE PAPER TIGERS garnered praise from Collider as “an impressive feature debut with confident command of the narrative and action alike, it’s an absolutely lovely time at the movies.” Rotten Tomatoes ranked it both as the #1 Action Comedy of all time and one of the Top Ten Asian American Movies of all time with a Certified Fresh rating.

Al'n Duong | Producer

Al’n is a Seattle based producer & consultant working in the film and gaming industry, currently developing documentary films in the worlds of politics, fashion, and professional sports. He harbored great passion for martial arts films and NBA basketball from a young age. After reaching the staggering height of 5 foot 7 inches, Al’n put all his energy into making backyard Kung Fu films in high school using home video cameras. He continued his education in Seattle at the University of Washington, focusing on postmodern cinema and martial arts films. Having started out in the camera department before transitioning to producing, Al’n brings a holistic knowledge in creative problem-solving and film set management – ensuring a productive, positive, and safe environment.

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COVID-19 Information

Dear Attendee,

Your health and safety is our top priority. Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest (SVAPFF) follows CDC, Federal, State, Santa Clara County and AMC guidelines to ensure the most appropriate safety procedures are followed for the in-person event.

All safety guidelines outlined below must be followed:

Proof of COVID Vaccination

All individuals are required to provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card to verify your status as fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and photo ID at time of registration and/or check-in at the movie theater.  California residents can also get a FREE Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record at https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/  Just show us the QR code to scan and a photo ID.

Masks Requirements

In accordance to State, Santa Clara County and AMC guidelines, all individuals are required to wear a mask and/or face covering indoors regardless of vaccination status at the time of the event.

Sanitization

Hand sanitizers and disinfecting wipe stations are available throughout the theater.

For more information on AMC’s Safe and Clean Policy, visit here: https://www.amctheatres.com/amc-safe-and-clean.

You will not be given your movie wristband without proof of compliance with these requirements at the time of check-in at the Theater.

Thank You,

SVAPFF Team