Toronto Reel Asian Intl Film

It was my first time to watch a movie last night as part of the Asian Film Festival and it was thanks to Unilocal that I discovered it!
I’m not sure what the difference is between Reel Asian and TIFF except that it’s definitely lower profile, and all the directors/​producers are Asian, if not shot in Asia as well.
And, how often do we get to watch an Asian movie on the big screen these days! (since they got rid of the Markham and Hwy7 chinese moive theatres — still don’t know why)
I was intrigued to go this time because tickets are afordable ($ 10 + $ 1 service fee if bought online, $ 12 at the door). Also the pre-​festival screening tonight was Ip Man 2, and I really liked the first one.
I’m sure that all the movies are available on dvd or download somewhere, but I really like the idea of being able to watch it on the big screen.
The venue tonight was far. They do have other locations around downtown, except that the main screening venue (think TIFF equivalent Ryerson Theatre) was in Richmond Hill (Performing Arts Centre)
The place was nice and big, and the crowd was intimate, only about 50 of us sitting in the back orchestra section watching the big screen on stage.
What I like, is the ample leg room and each row was on it’s own riser, increasing in height towards the back — meaning, you’ll never have a person’s head in front of your view.
The main organizers were there tonight, and they were really friendly and helpful. I don’t think I’ve been to a place where I felt so welcome. Even the staff at the Richmond Hill Performing Arts were friendly.
I got the winning door prize too last night! It included a dvd, a toque, t-​shirt and passes to see another featured film.
They also had a raffle for a prize pack there included the ROM VIP to the Terracotta warriors exhibit, and $ 50 at Rosewater Supper Club.
After the screening, they had thai restaurant cater some apps (only 2 kinds) and served tea. It was a really nice experience, and I’d definitely want to go again!