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Asian American Dance Festival Film Screening

United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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  • 1 documented risk signal
  • On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected

Overview

The Asian American Dance Festival (AADF) Film Screening is a component of San Diego's multi-day Asian American Dance Festival, dedicated to showcasing short dance/movement-based films by AAPI artists and international Asian artists. It provides a platform for stories of identity, belonging, heritage, resistance, and resilience within the AAPI community, offering awards and networking opportunities for filmmakers. The festival is presented by TILTshift Dance and bkSOUL, organizations rooted in San Diego's AAPI arts community [tiltshiftdance.org, hoodline.com].

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

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  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal
  • On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected

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Festival Details

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2024

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FilmFreeway3.8★ · 1

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