Open City is hiring.

Open City is a new online magazine on Asian American news and culture in New York. We’re looking for Creative Nonfiction Fellows to write and produce stories on the vibrant immigrant communities of Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. In a time when Occupy Wall Street is shedding a harsh light on economic inequality, Open City offers a unique platform for writers to tell the stories of low-income Americans too often ignored or misrepresented. If you’re an emerging creative nonfiction writer looking for financial support, a work space and career mentorship, apply to become a Creative Nonfiction Fellow. You’ll help us document the rapidly growing, transforming and challenging experience of what it means to be Asian American in urban New York today. Applications are due on February 17, 2012.

Fore more info or to apply, go to: http://aaww.org/opencityapply

Attention, young and emerging filmmakers of Asian Pacific descent! Visual Communications is taking applications for their Armed With a Camera Fellowship through August 5th!

As an AWC alumna (2004-2005), I can totally vouch for this program. I had a great time connecting with peeps, especially the peeps at VC. Also, the short film I made through the program is something I’m still very proud of! It was my ticket into several film festivals :] If you’re looking for a creative workspace with the opportunity to learn new things and meet new people, this is a great way.

To learn more about AWC or to apply, click here!

Good luck!

For the 27th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival! It’s going down April 28 – May 7, 2011.

Early Deadline: Friday, November 12, 2010
$25 entry fee (Withoutabox upgraded projects save $5)

Final Deadline: Friday, December 10, 2010
$35 entry fee (Withoutabox upgraded projects save $5)

Withoutabox Extended Deadline: Friday, January 7, 2011
(available only through Withoutabox)

ENTRY GUIDELINES
Read about eligibility, required materials and other details HERE.
AWARDS
Read about the Film Festival’s juried competition and audience awards HERE.
FAQs
Read some frequently asked questions regarding film submissions HERE.

For the LATEST UPDATES on the 2011 LA Asian Pacific Film Festival, visit http://asianfilmfestla.org/2011

Brought to you by You Offend Me You Offend My Family and director Justin Lin. Make a 3-minute short film with the following script:

It’s not something I’d do.
Well?
It’s not what I expected.
You sure?

It’s totally up for your interpretation. Sounds like a lot of fun. Five finalists will be announced at the San Diego Asian Film Festival in October and will receive $3,000 each as well as a one-year subscription to the WGA’s WRITTEN BY magazine. For more info, check out: interpretationsfilm.com.