By Trish Fontanilla
While I’m sad we won’t be sitting shoulder to shoulder in a movie theatre this year (especially for the comedies!), I’m so excited to say that the Boston Asian American Film Festival / BAAFF is back! Not only that, BOSFilipinos is co-presenting a very special Filipino Friday featuring 3 films and a Q&A with the producers/directors. I’ve seen screeners, and y’all, they’re all wonderful in their own way. Check out the blog post below for more info on the movies (all making their New England premieres!), our special BF discount code, and of course, Filipino food deals!
Wherever We May Be
Friday, Oct. 22, 5:30PM EST
[Available to view on-demand from premiere time until Sunday, October 24, 2021, 10:00PM ET]
Directed by Adrian Ellis Alarilla, Jed Yabut, Joseph Unsay, Kenneth Cardenas, Pat R., Pauline M., Zoé Ciela Guenne
Documentary | 79 mins | USA | English |
[Film Available in MA, RI, NH, and ME until Sunday, October 24, 2021, 10:00PM ET]
Followed by a Q&A.
Through a traveling video camera that circumnavigates the globe, a group of friends share their migration stories as they search for themselves and their place in the world wherever they may be.
Website: https://adrianalarilla.com/film/wherever-we-may-be/
Tickets: http://www.baaff.org/2021.html
The Girl Who Left Home
Friday, Oct. 22, 7:30PM EST
[Available to view on-demand from premiere time until Sunday, October 24, 2021, 10:00PM ET]
Directed by Mallorie Ortega
Narrative | Musical | 100 mins | USA | English | New England Premiere
[Film Available in MA, RI, NH, and ME until Sunday, October 24, 2021, 10:00PM ET]
Followed by a Q&A.
After finally landing her breakthrough role in Los Angeles, Christine (Haven Everly) receives news that her father suddenly passed away. She immediately makes her way home to Maryland to face the bitter past she left behind.
After becoming close to her family and friends once more, Christine must choose to either stay home and keep the family business alive, or go back to LA to continue her own dream.
Website: https://www.girlwholeft.com/
Tickets: http://www.baaff.org/2021.html
Lumpia with a Vengeance
Friday, Oct. 22, 9:45PM EST
[Available to view on-demand from premiere time until Sunday, October 24, 2021, 10:00PM ET]
Directed by Patricio Ginelsa
Narrative | 109 mins | USA | English | New England Premiere
[Film Available in MA, RI, NH, and ME until Sunday, October 24, 2021, 10:00PM ET]
Followed by a Q&A.
The LUMPIA-armed avenger reappears in Fogtown and teams up with high school student Rachel to prevent a crime syndicate from selling drugs masked as food in this crowdfunded action comedy.
Advisory: Age 13+ recommended. Strong language, off color humor.
Website: http://lumpiamovie.com/
Tickets: http://www.baaff.org/2021.html
Bundle and Save
Enjoy all three Filipino films (Wherever We May Be, The Girl Who Left Home, and Lumpia with a Vengeance) for a special price of $24: Click here to buy the bundle!
Special BOSFilipinos Discount
We couldn’t hype all of this up without giving our community a special discount! Use PARTNER2021 at checkout for the bundle or for individual Filipino Friday films.
Special Filipino Food Boxes
And well, you really can’t watch these movies on an empty stomach, so BAAFF teamed up with Catering by Julies and Bits & Bites by Kristine to get you some Filipino food/snacks! Available Friday, Oct 22 – last day to order is Tuesday, Oct 19: Click here for more info and to order.
Menu (as of this publication date)
Boodle Feast for One: $20 Includes: Rice, Salted Egg, Tomato Mango and Eggplant Salad, Lumpiang Shanghai (Filipino Fried Pork Spring Rolls), 4 pcs Filipino Pork BBQ, 1 pc Chicken Inasal, (Filipino Grilled Chicken), 1 pc Pancit Bihon (Filipino Rice Noodles), Steamed Shrimp with Head, 4 pcs
Boodle Feast for Two: $36 Includes: Rice, Salted Egg, Tomato Mango and Eggplant Salad, Lumpiang Shanghai (Filipino Fried Pork Spring Rolls), 8 pcs Filipino Pork BBQ, 2 pcs Chicken Inasal (Filipino Grilled Chicken), 2 pcs Pancit Bihon (Filipino Rice Noodles), Steamed Shrimp with Head, 8 pcs
Mini Cake: $3.95 Choice of: Ube Cake, Mango Cake and Pandan Cake
Ube Crinkles: 2 for $5.00
Ensaymada (Filipino Brioche): $2.95
Filipino Friday is just one evening during the festival, and we encourage you to check out the rest of the films to support Asian American filmmakers across the board: http://www.baaff.org/2021.html
You can also tag @bosfilipinos on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram and let us know which films you’re most excited about! We’ll see you (virtually) at the screenings!