[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 194 (Friday, December 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2291]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE CHINESE AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL FOR CELEBRATING ITS 
                                7TH YEAR

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                        HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 16, 2011

  Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Chinese 
American Film Festival, which was held in Los Angeles and San 
Francisco, California, for celebrating its 7th successful year.
  This year, the opening ceremonies were held on October 27, 2011 at 
the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, and on October 30, 2011 
at the Marina Theatre in San Francisco. With over 10 workshops and 
seminars, and over 200 officially selected films that were screened in 
Hollywood, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, the Festival has once again 
demonstrated how effectively the Chinese and American cultures can join 
together through the medium of film to create unique and outstanding 
work.
  Many of those in the Chinese industry have been recognized by the 
American film industry, but for many others this was the first time 
these films had ever been screened in North America. The films chosen 
for the Festival were audiences' favorites in the Chinese and American 
film markets.
  With the support of the Consulate General of China in Los Angeles, 
and the Motion Picture Association of America, the Chinese American 
Film Festival has become a grand annual event of cultural exchange and 
communication between the two film industries.
  As one of the major annual cultural events in Hollywood, this 
festival demonstrates that creativity has no boundaries of race, color, 
language, or traditions. Through the window of film, people see each 
other, hear each other and understand each other. As described by James 
Su, Founder and current Chairman of the Festival, ``The Chinese 
American Film Festival continues to showcase the dynamic power of 
creations it produces when East meets with West and when hands are 
joined together.''
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join me in congratulating Mr. 
Su and the Chinese American Film Festival for another successful year 
and for showing tremendous dedication to cultural exchange while 
opening communication between the Chinese and American film industries. 
Welcome to California, and welcome to the United States.
  2010 CAFF Golden Angel Award Films: The Seal of Love; My Kingdom; 
Color Me Love; 72 Heroes; Detective D; Always Be With You; An Eternal 
Lamb; Love You You; A Simple Life; Snow Flower and the Secret Fan.
  Best Documentary Film: The Day of Noah 2: Apocalypse.
  Best Independent Film: Dali.
  Best Asian American Film: Wedding Palace.
  Best Short Film: A Petal Onto the Sea.
  Best Children's Feature Film: Close to Me.
  Charity Film: My Girlhood.
  Outstanding Chinese Culture Promoter: Dedication.
  Outstanding Chinese Film Promoter: Macau Film Association.
  Chinese Film Promoter Mayor Award: Xin Hua City Mayor.
  Outstanding Newcomer Actor: Joshua Hannum--Leading Actor of ``Once 
Upon a Time in Tibet.''
  Outstanding Newcomer Actress: Zhou Yang--Leading Actress of ``Love 
You You.''
  Outstanding Newcomer Director: Chen Miao--Director of ``Son of the 
Stars.''
  Outstanding Newcomer Producer: Wang Bin, Yang Yue--The Producers of 
``Time Flies Soundlessly.''
  Best Actor of the Year: Wang Qianyuan--Leading Actor of ``The Piano 
in a Factory.''
  Best Actress of the Year: Ni Ping--Leading Actress of ``The Sun.''
  Best Director of the Year: Yang Yazhou--The Director of ``The Sun.''
  Outstanding Achievement Award: Tang Guo Qiang.

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