This year, AABANY is partnering with AAIFF to promote the film, “RAGING GRACE,” screening in-person on July 30th in Quad Cinema, at 34 W 13th Street.
“RAGING GRACE” is a bold coming of age tale, telling the story of Joy, an undocumented Filipina immigrant, struggling to make a living as a housekeeper in London. A single mom, Joy fights to support her young and mischievous daughter, Grace. Joy hopes to save up for an overpriced visa that will allow the two of them to stay in England and build a new life. When Joy is offered the perfect position as elderly Mr. Garrett’s caretaker, she accepts, despite suspicions about the estate and the Garrett family simmering beneath the surface. “RAGING GRACE” defies conventional horror movie tropes while tackling powerful social commentary, illustrating a vibrant narrative of exploitation often faced by many new immigrants.
The film will be followed by a filmmaker Q&A, allowing panelists to answer any questions attendees may have about the film and the shooting process. Furthermore, attendees have the opportunity to attend the closing reception at Project Farmhouse, located on 76 East 13th Street.
Tickets for this screening and closing reception will be available for $70.00 on the AAIFF website. To receive a 25% off discount code, exclusive to AABANY members, please register here at least two days prior to the showing. Click here to purchase tickets for this gripping film. To learn more about the other films and events exhibited at this festival, click here.
This year, AABANY is partnering with AAIFF to promote the film, “Finding Her Beat,” screening in-person on July 30th in Quad Cinema, at 34 W 13th Street.
Amidst the icy grip of a Minnesota winter, an extraordinary collaboration unfolds between a Japanese drum master and a Korean adoptee from North Dakota. The two women are determined to gather the finest Taiko drummers worldwide, uniting to claim a cultural spotlight traditionally monopolized by men. Directed by award-winning directors Dawn Mikkelson and Keri Pickett, this documentary is not one to miss.
Tickets for this screening will be available for $16.00 on the AAIFF website. To receive a 25% off discount code, exclusive to AABANY members, please register here at least two days prior to the showing. Click here to purchase tickets for this amazing documentary. To learn more about the other films and events exhibited at this festival, click here.
This year, AABANY is partnering with AAIFF to promote the film, “Yaobikuni’s Love,” screening in-person on July 29th in Quad Cinema, at 34 W 13th Street.
The mockumentary tells the story of Yaobikuni, women of Japanese mythology that attained immortality through eating the flesh of a “ningyo,” a type of mermaid said to grant eternal life. Miike, the director for a documentary show, gives a smartphone to a Yaobikuni named Mizuki. She uses the phone to keep in touch with Miike, and to meet other Yaobikuni women. Upon installing a dating app, Mizuki is elated by the potential of a suitor in her life, only to have her hopes dashed when he fails to show up for a date. Miike comforts Mizuki after she is left in the cold, causing Mizuki to become attracted to the young documentarian.
The screening of the mockumentary will include the short film, “The Old Young Crow,” telling the story of an Iranian boy that befriends an old Japanese woman at a graveyard in Tokyo. The film, directed by Liam LoPinto, a filmmaker, and animator from New York City, serves as a fascinating appetizer that will be sure to charm and enchant viewers alike
General tickets for this screening will be available for $16.00 on the AAIFF website. To receive a 25% off discount code, exclusive to AABANY members, please register here at least two days prior to the showing. Click here to purchase tickets for this fascinating mockumentary. To learn more about the other films and events exhibited at this festival, click here.
AABANY is excited to announce our community partnership with the 46th installment of the Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF46), the first and longest running Asian American film festival in the US. Established in 1978 by Asian CineVision, a media arts nonprofit focused on AAPI interests, the festival is committed to supporting AAPI cinema as a tool for social change and inclusion in the media arts. This year, the festival is taking a unique hybrid format, screening films both in-person and online this July 26th to August 6th.
The festival lineup includes a distinctive selection of feature films, such as “Yaobikuni’s Love,” “Raging Grace,” and “Finding Her Beat.” Additionally, you can look forward to a captivating assortment of short films, including “Skin Can Breathe,” “Inheritance,” “Honolulu,” “The Ocean Duck,” “Rooted (防己),” and “The Roaring of the Carabao.” Overall, AAIFF offers an enthralling experience, promising to immerse viewers in a world of fascinating stories that resonate with the Asian diaspora experience.
Aside from an outstanding selection of Asian American films, AAIFF will showcase exclusive panels, receptions, and other unique VIP events. Attendees will be provided with exceptional opportunities to mingle and connect with both industry professionals and fellow film enthusiasts.
AABANY will be promoting these particular films for AAIFF26:
To receive a 25% off discount code, exclusive to AABANY members, please register at the embedded links above at least two days prior to the screening date. Tickets and passes are currently on sale on the AAIFF website— make sure to spread the word and confirm your attendance now by clicking here and securing your spot. To learn more, visit the AAIFF site by clicking here, or follow @asiancinevision to receive updates about this phenomenal event.
On June 22nd, 2023, AABANY’s Student Outreach Committee hosted a Students Meet Firms event, connecting law students with attorneys at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. The Students Meet Firms event series aims to connect rising second-year law students (2Ls) and other students pursuing law degrees with a range of diverse law firms, providing both insight into the legal profession and valuable networking opportunities.
The panel, held on Zoom from 7:00- 8:00pm EDT, was moderated by Siqi Li (AABANY Student Leader, Seton Hall Law School ‘24), and featured associates Chihiro Isozaki, Sharon Wang, Samson Lim, and Long Dang. The panelists gave detailed insight into navigating Cleary’s recruitment process, summer associate program, and life at Cleary as a lawyer.
The event kicked off with panelists sharing useful tips on how to succeed in the interview process. In particular, they highlighted the importance of creating a compelling narrative of yourself as an applicant. While intensive research into Cleary and its practice areas are vital, the associates noted how outstanding candidates demonstrated connections between themselves and the firm that went beyond surface superficialities. To best accomplish this, the panelists recommended that interviewees reach out for coffee chats with Cleary attorneys working in the practice areas they are interested in, building both insight into the firm and comfortability with conversations.
The panelists then shared their own experience as summer associates and highlighted Cleary’s unique global rotation program. Through the program, summer associates are given the opportunity to spend four weeks in one of Cleary’s many overseas offices, including Beijing, Brussels, Cologne, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Milan, Paris, Rome, São Paulo, and Seoul. Cleary also provides many other unique opportunities for professional development, such as their “miniMBA” training program and comprehensive mentorship system.
The associates also discussed the workplace culture at Cleary and how they were drawn to the firm because of its friendly, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating environment. The panelists emphasized that work is equitably distributed at Cleary, through a central staffing system. Many associates were also attracted to Cleary’s strong international presence and the opportunity to work with sovereign governments and international institutions.
Finally, the panelists emphasized Cleary’s strong mentorship system, both on a formal and informal level. Panelist Samsom Lim shared how his relationship with his mentor continued months after he finished the summer associate program. Expanding on this point, panelist Sharon Wang discussed the diverse range of opportunities she has encountered in her day-to-day work to connect with more experienced lawyers as an associate at Cleary.
Ultimately, panelist Chihiro Isozaki emphasized that the interview process is a two-way street, where applicants are also given a glimpse into Cleary and the chance to determine if it is the right fit for them. She gives the advice for future Cleary associates to be open, honest, and vulnerable; they should really get to know people on a deeper level.
Thank you to the Student Outreach Committee and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP for organizing this informative program. To learn more about the Student Outreach Committee, click here.
Interested in attending a Students Meet Firms event? Upcoming events include:
Kirkland & Ellis: July 6th, 2023 at 6:00pm, with registration closing on July 3rd
