Seattle Taiwanese American Film Festival (STAFF), presented by TAP-Seattle, will feature seven acclaimed Taiwanese films and several short films directed by aspiring Taiwanese American filmmakers. Explore the Taiwanese culture through films on Fri June 29 – Sun July 1, 2018.
Single showing tickets & Festival Passes available now:
https://www.siff.net/year-round-cinema/seattle-taiwanese-american-film-festival-x21376
Full Schedule Detail: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SeaTAFF/events
FRI JUNE 29 (UW Kane Hall):
5:30pm Reception (Invitation only)
7:00pm Opening short films (by Taiwanese American filmmakers) and Panel Discussion
SAT JUNE 30 (SIFF Uptown Cinema)
11:30am Saturday Opening
11:40am 紅盒子Father
1:25pm Q&A with Director Li-chou Yang 楊力州 of 紅盒子Father
2:35pm Pakeriran 巴克力藍的夏天
3:50pm Pakeriran Discussion
5:00pm Take Me to the Moon 带我去月球
7:00pm Pre-Movie Seminar – Devils in the Details: Who’s Who and What to Watch For?
7:45pm The Bold, the Corrupt, and the Beautiful 血觀音
SUN JULY 1 (SIFF Uptown Cinema)
12:55pm Sunday Opening
1:10pm 美力台灣3D Formosa 3D
2:35pm Q&A with Director Charlie Chu 曲全立 of 美力台灣3D Formosa 3D
3:40pm The Great Buddha+ 大佛普拉斯
5:55pm A Journey of 35 海闊天空
7:25pm Closing Remarks
*All foreign language films will have English subtitles.
More about STAFF:
The films selected center around the universal themes of home(land) and family portrayed through hyperbolized drama and breathtaking cinematography. The film festival programming includes audience interaction with award-winning directors Charlie Chu and Li-chou Yang from Taiwan.
TAP-Seattle is partnering with the University of Washington Taiwan Studies Program, the Vancouver Taiwanese Film Festival, and the Los Angeles Taiwanese American Film Festival
Our website: SeaTAFF.org
Join Seattle Taiwanese American Film Festival for the documentary showing of Formosa 3D 美力台灣 3D followed by Q&A with award winning Director Charlie Chu 曲全立!
12:55pm Sunday Opening
1:10pm Formosa 3D 美力台灣 3D (78min)
2:35pm – 3:25pm: Q&A with Director Charlie Chu 曲全立
Location: SIFF Cinema Uptown
Ticketing: https://www.siff.net/year-round-cinema/seattle-taiwanese-american-film-festival-x21376
Synopsis:
Formosa 3D is a stunning montage of Taiwan’s nature and varied landscapes, from the misty mountains to famous 101 skyscraper, as well as portraying traditional trades at risk of dying out, such as feather dusters and handmade noodles. It comprises footage Chu collated and archived over a period of 10 years. Experience this in 3D!
10個瀕臨消失的台灣美景，100個將被遺忘的傳統匠師，全靠 1 個半聾半盲的傻瓜導演，用10年去記錄台灣最美的樣子。有高聳入雲的山脈，有湛藍清澈的海洋，在山林和海濱之間，還有辛勤工作、永遠保持笑容的人民，更記錄下超過百位傳承台灣傳統民間工藝的國寶級工匠。導演曲全立運用最先進的 3D技術完成《美力台灣3D》，巧妙地將台灣的自然風貌與匠人代表的文化底蘊結合在一起，帶領觀眾走入前所未見的，不一樣的美「力」台灣……。
Director: Charles Chu
Year: 2017 | 78 min
Language: Mandarin with subtitles
About STAFF:
Seattle Taiwanese American Film Festival (STAFF) showcases films by Taiwanese and Taiwanese American talents. The films selected center around the universal themes of home(land) and family portrayed through hyperbolized drama and breathtaking cinematography.
It is presented by Taiwanese American Professionals – Seattle. And in partnership with the University of Washington Taiwan Studies Program, the Vancouver Taiwanese Film Festival, and the Los Angeles Taiwanese American Film Festival
For more information about STAFF, visit SeaTAFF.org
Join Seattle Taiwanese American Film Festival for the showing of award winning, satirical movie, The Great Buddha+ 大佛普拉斯.
Sunday July 1, 2018
3:40pm The Great Buddha+ 大佛普拉斯 (104min)
*Mature content film
Location: SIFF Cinema Uptown
Ticketing: https://www.siff.net/year-round-cinema/seattle-taiwanese-american-film-festival-x21376
Synopsis:
Pickle, a night security guard of a Buddha statue factory and his friend Belly Button spends a lot of time together having late night snacks and watching television. One day when the television is broken, their lives are changed forever. At first, they watch the footages recorded on their boss’s dash cam for fun, and soon they get addicted to peeping into the boss’s colorful private life and accidentally discover the boss’s unspeakable secret. In 2017, the film was nominated for numerous titles at the 54th Golden Horse Awards, taking home top honors for Best New Director.
一名在佛像工廠值班的夜間警衛，與他撿破爛的換帖兄弟，平時沒事就會在警衛室一起看電視聊天。他們有天偷看有錢董事長的行車紀錄器，卻莫名捲入一個政商勾結、情慾橫流、驚天動地的超完美謀殺計畫。
全片大多數時間以黑白畫面呈現，象徵低端人口「黑白人生」的處境與命運，上層政經人士的荒誕日常，則以彩色畫面為主，藉此批判台灣社會目前物慾橫流情況。
獲第19屆台北電影節最佳劇情片等5項大獎、第37屆香港電影金像獎最佳兩岸華語電影、第54屆金馬獎最佳新導演、改編劇本等5項大獎
Director: Hsin-yao Huang
Year: 2017 | 104min
Language: Min Nan with subtitiles
Mature content in this film
About STAFF:
Seattle Taiwanese American Film Festival (STAFF) showcases films by Taiwanese and Taiwanese American talents. The films selected center around the universal themes of home(land) and family portrayed through hyperbolized drama and breathtaking cinematography.
It is presented by Taiwanese American Professionals – Seattle. And in partnership with the University of Washington Taiwan Studies Program, the Vancouver Taiwanese Film Festival, and the Los Angeles Taiwanese American Film Festival
For more information about STAFF, visit SeaTAFF.org
Join Seattle Taiwanese American Film Festival for the documentary showing of A Journey of 35 海闊天空
Sunday July 1, 2018
5:55pm A Journey of 35 海闊天空 (84min)
7:25pm Closing Remarks
Location: SIFF Cinema Uptown
Ticketing: https://www.siff.net/year-round-cinema/seattle-taiwanese-american-film-festival-x21376
Synopsis:
Five Taiwanese teenagers, faced with sweeping and untested educational reforms in 1996, revealed their dreams, and then revisited again in 2006. Now, another decade later, we find out if indeed they were able to chase their dreams.
Over the 20 years their lives are documented, the five stories slowly unfurl before our eyes like precious scrolls. Much like watching ourselves grow, one discovers when going back suddenly to the age of fifteen that life was full of choices, and every step taken was a form of energy. Five true stories. Together again, giving us the chance to see ourselves through them.
1996年，台灣教改的開端，捕捉了五位十五歲少年夢想的起點。如今，二十年時光流轉，他們夢想實現了嗎？他們的天空是否真正「海闊」？ 跨越二十年的長期記錄，每十年一次的回訪，五個人生故事如同捲軸一般，在眼前慢慢展開。就像看著你我經歷過的成長，驀然回首十五歲的起初，才發現，原來人生充滿選擇，跨出的每一步都是能量。五個真實的故事，與您一同重新看見，那心中的「自己」。
Director: Yi-Hsiu Lo
Year: 2017 | 84min
Language: Mandarin with subtitles
About STAFF:
Seattle Taiwanese American Film Festival (STAFF) showcases films by Taiwanese and Taiwanese American talents. The films selected center around the universal themes of home(land) and family portrayed through hyperbolized drama and breathtaking cinematography.
It is presented by Taiwanese American Professionals – Seattle. And in partnership with the University of Washington Taiwan Studies Program, the Vancouver Taiwanese Film Festival, and the Los Angeles Taiwanese American Film Festival
For more information about STAFF, visit SeaTAFF.org
Crazy Rich Asians is a milestone moment for the AAPI community. Whether romcoms are your jam or not, it’s the first time in 25 years for a studio movie to feature an all Asian cast, and the producers and creators of this film were incredibly intentional in making sure this hit the big screen!
We wanted to celebrate this moment in style, so we’ve bought out a 7pm showing at Cinemark Lincoln Square in Bellevue. Join us in making this opening weekend impactful and showcasing what we’ve known all along: that there is a demand for AAPI faces and narratives in Hollywood.
Grab your tickets now before they run out! NAAAP and TAPS have only been allocated a small number of tickets and they will go quickly.
Doors: 6:30pm
Movie Start Time: 7:00pm
Participating Organizations: Amazon, AAPIP, Bank of America, Microsoft, NAAAP, Starbucks, TAPS
If you have a question please email alex.truong@naaapseattle.org
Hi TAPpers!
Summer is in full swing! What better way to celebrate than to meet up at the park and grill some meat! We’d like you to join us for a BBQ at Luther Burbank Park, located on Mercer Island. All we need you to do is bring your family, friends, and pets ready to eat, play, and mingle.
TAP-Seattle will be providing Taiwanese lu rou fan, Taiwanese sausage, kabobs, short ribs, chicken wings, salad, fruit, and beverages. We will also have a limited amount of vegetarian options.
Time: Sunday, August 26th from 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Luther Burbank Park (Picnic Area C), 2040 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Tickets:
Super early bird $12 until 11:59pm, Thu, August 16th
Early bird $14 until 11:59pm, Thu, August 23th
Regular $16 until 11:59pm, Sat, August 25th
Day of $20, cash or credit card will be accepted
We will be bringing games such as frisbee and football. Feel free to bring your own games and lawn chairs! Bring swimwear if you want to take a dip and cool down–we are next to the beach!
So come out and learn more about TAP-Seattle, meet the board, network, and make new friends.
Please RSVP early so we can prepare food accordingly. For any questions, please send us a message through Facebook or email us at info@tap-seattle.org.
Hiking @ Denny Creek Trail, one of the most scenic beginner friendly hikes within an hour of Seattle 🙂
When: Sunday, September 9th
Meet @ Eastgate Park & Ride at 8AM
Start from Trailhead at 9:00AM
Estimated return to Eastgate P&R at 2PM
Details: Beginner Friendly!
Distance: 6 Miles Roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1345 ft.
Packing List:
~comfortable walking shoes
~plenty of water
~snacks
~lunch
~a few dollars to chip in for gas & parking if you’re not driving
OPTIONAL:
~swim suit if you want to go in the water
~towel
~sandals
~hat
~hiking poles
Other: Each car will require a Northwest Forest Pass
Sign up to drive or for a ride here: https://bit.ly/2MJW5c5
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/denny-creek
Come help feed the most vulnerable citizens with TAP-Seattle at FareStart, a culinary job training and placement program for homeless and disadvantaged individuals. FareStarts delivers meals 365 days a year to several area homeless shelters. We have 7 spots available to help prepare meals. Please sign up by filling out this form: https://goo.gl/forms/o2A0nMgRibDbiRjs1
Chefs will assign tasks based on individual skill and comfort level.
We ask that you commit to volunteering for the entire time, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We also ask that in the case of cancellation you provide us with as much notice as possible—this is very important as we need a certain number of volunteers to produce meals and often need to recruit replacements.
For more information about the organization we will be volunteering with, see www.farestart.org
Come watch the Ilha Formosa Concert!
We are offering discounted adult/general admission tickets at $30 (normally $35).
Please contact us at (info@tap-seattle.org) if you are interested in purchasing tickets!
Description from Philharmonia NW (http://philharmonianw.org/2018-19season/concert-i-ilha-formosa-music-of-taiwan/):
Philharmonia Northwest is joined by Taiwanese choirs from Seattle, Vancouver B.C., and Taiwan to give a rare performance of Tyzen Hsiao’s Ilha Formosa Requiem for Formosa’s Martyrs, and soloists Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu (violin), Felix Fan (cello), and Angelo Rondello (piano) to perform Gordon Chin’s Triple Concerto. The concert also includes Shui-Long Ma’s portrayal of one of the most famous legendary Taiwanese Robin Hood figures, Liao Tian-Ding.
