Oct 21, 2008 – Tiger Spirit screens at Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival Nov 16, 2008

Storyline Entertainment is pleased to announce the screening of “Tiger Spirit” at the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival on Sunday Nov 16, 2008 at 5:30 pm at Innis Town Hall.

The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and work from the Asian diaspora. Works include films and videos by East and Southeast Asian artist in Canada, the U.S., Asia and all over the world. Reel Asian has been named Toronto’s Best Small Festival by NOW Magazine: “(Reel Asian) strikes the best balance between cutting edge and community. Strong programming and deep roots attract a super-hyphenated tribe.”

The festival is Canada's premier pan-Asian international film festival, fostering the exchange of cultural and artistic ideals between east and west. It provides a public forum for homegrown Asian media artists and their work, and fuels the growing appreciation for Asian cinema in Canada.

Founded in 1997 by producer Anita Lee and journalist Andrew Sun, this non-profit community-based festival has grown into an eagerly anticipated annual event that attracts thousands of attendees to 5 frenetic days of galas, screenings, forums, workshops and parties.

Up until 2005, Reel Asian presented a national spotlight showcasing work from one Asian nation. Past national spotlights have included Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and Mainland China. Starting in our landmark 10th anniversary year in 2006, Reel Asian has moved away from national spotlights in an ongoing effort to emphasize the pan-Asian and diasporic character of the works being presented.

The festival continues to spotlight one Canadian artist every year, drawing on the diverse and vibrant Asian filmmaking community in this country for some of the festival's most outstanding programmes and forums. Featured artists have included video artist Wayne Yung, animator Ann Marie Fleming, filmmaker Midi Onodera, filmmaker Mary Stephen, editor and composer for French master Eric Rohmer, and documentary filmmaker Tammy Cheung.