EXHIBITION Sou-Li/Sounds SVA Korean Alumni Association Saturday, July 8th - 22nd Monday - Saturday, 10:00am - 6:00pm School of Visual Arts (SVA) Visual Arts Gallery 601 West 26th Street, 15th Floor New York City Free www.schoolofvisualarts.edu | 212) 592 - 2145 The School of Visual Arts (SVA) and SVA Korean Alumni Association present "Sou-Li/Sound" an exhibition of works by 49 South Korean artists who graduated from SVA. Curated by sculptor, installation artist and SVA alumna Jong Yuen Ahn (1992 MFA Fine Arts). Sou-Li/Sounds" focuses on three ranges of sound: high frequency, human range and low frequency. In the words of Ahn, whose work taps the unique properties of light and water to explore culture and memory, "All things in the world have their own sound. Higher frequency sound emanates from the heavens, human range frequency is produced within the realm of human activity, and lower frequency sound-sound produced by nature- comes from the earth." The exhibition will feature work in a variety of media, including photography, illustration and computer art. The Visual Arts Gallery is SVA's newest exhibition facility. Located in Chelsea on the 15th floor of the landmark Starrett-Lehigh Building, it comprises four state of the art galleries and a large terrace with a commanding view of Lower Manhattan and the Hudson River. Staffed by six full-time professionals, Visual Arts Gallery offers select students the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work in the same environment as some of the country's leading artists - a number of whom have exhibited there as well.

SCREENING Shadows and Whispers Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) Thursday July 13th, 7:30pm Silk Road Place 30 Mott Street New York City $1 cover and one drink minimum ($5) www.linkglobal.org | www.teabagnyc.com/filmworkshop.shtml Shadows and Whispers (2001) USA, English, color, 52 min Directed by Kim Jung-Eun Documentary Since 1995 two million North Koreans have starved to death from famine. Hundreds of thousands of others have illegally crossed the border to China in search of food. This documentary, filmed in the remote northeast mountains of China, captures the dire circumstances of these refugees, who must subsist furtively in primitive caves, under floorboards and in basements. If caught they will be sent back and put to death. Families have been torn apart. Many North Korean refugees have had to hand their children over to Chinese orphanages where the children will at least get enough to eat and an education. Or they have been forced to give their children up for adoption. The stories are heart-rending. One family had to leave their five year old in an orphanage as he wailed "don't leave me." Orphaned and abandoned children live on the streets where they beg for food. Shadows and Whispers brings us up close to the human beings who become merely statistics on the evening news. About LiNK: Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) is, a non-profit, non-partisan, and non-religious North Korean human rights advocacy organization. LiNK's objectives are two-pronged. First, it is to press for more education and awareness about the North Korean human rights crisis, and it's causes and consequences. Second, it is to take that awareness and use it in action to promote real and meaningful progress and resolution to the crisis. A major priority is also helping the estimated hundreds of thousands of refugees,many of whom remain in hiding, who have crossed the border from North Korea into China. LiNK maintains underground orphanages for North Korean children in China, and works closely with partners in supporting shelters for abandoned children and trafficked women in particular.

FILM FESTIVAL 2006 Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) Asian CineVision (ACV) July 13th - 21st, August 3rd - 6th The Asia Society and Museum 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street New York City Quad Cinema 34 West 13th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue New York City Stony Brook University Charles B. Wang Center Stony Brook, Long Island www.aaiff.org | www.asiancinevision.org The 29th NY Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) will take place in Manhattan from July 13th - 16th and 21st at the Asia Society and July 14th - 20th at Quad Cinema, and in Long Island from August 3rd - 6th at Stony Brook University's Charles B. Wang Center. The AAIFF - the nation's longest running festival devoted to works by filmmakers of Asian descent - is an annual global showcase of feature narrative, documentary, short films, and special programs. This year the AAIFF will present over 90 films and videos, music videos and youth films; additional events include a One on One discussion with an established artist (last year our guest was the prolific Maggie Cheung), panels, a pitching session, workshops, a staged screenplay reading of the winning screenplay from our screenplay competition, receptions, galas, and after parties. Additionally, this year there are several competitive categories including the Emerging Director Award, an audience award given to a first or second time feature filmmaker; the Excellence in Short Filmmaking Award, a juried award given to the best short film; the One to Watch Award, an audience award given to the best youth film; and the Best Music Video Award, an audience award given to the best music video. Our complete lineup of screenings and events will be announced in mid June.

SCREENING Purity Friday, July 14th 6:30pm Screening 9:30pm After Party Screening: The Asia Society Lila Acheson Wallace Auditorium 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street New York City After Party: Fat Baby 112 Rivington Street between Ludlow and Essex Streets New York City www.myspace.com/puritymovie | www.dragonladyproductions.com You’re invited to the New York Premiere of Purity by Korean American writer/director NaRhee Ahn at the 29th NYC Asian American International Film Festival! Director NaRhee Ahn, Actresses Susane Lee and Jae Suh and Composer George Shaw to attend for Q&A after the screening. Afterparty sponsored by AZN TV featuring Taiyo, The Ides, Kevin So, Deborah S. Craig and George Shaw performing from the Purity soundtrack. Purity is also screening on Wednesday, July 19th at 3:30pm at The Quad Cinema, 34 West 13th Street at 6th Avenue. Director NaRhee Ahn and Actor Chil Kong to attend for Q&A after the screening. Grace Kim is the standard of goodness in her small town church. But after her mother's death, she refuses to leave the house. Her depression sparks the Youth Minister and her best friend to do everything they can to get her out of self-confinement but their best efforts end up putting her in the hospital. When her outlawed ex reaches out to her, will she take his hand or safeguard her "purity?"

HAPPY HOUR Summer Karaoke Night Korean American Jaycees Friday, July 28th, 7:00pm Chorus Karaoke 25 West 32nd Street, Street New York City $10 RSVP, $15 at the Door, KAJC members $10 www.kajc.org | idol@kajc.org The Korean American Jaycees are hosting a KAJC Idol Night on July 28th, 2006 at Chorus Karaoke. In the midst of summer, KAJC is hosting a karaoke event to cool your hot nights. Come out and join us for this fun filled event. We have prizes and drink special throughout the night. Prizes: 1st Place - $200.00 Gift Check Card 2nd Place - $100.00 Gift Check Card 3rd Place - $50.00 Gift Check Card Program: Happy Hour – 7:00 - 8:00pm KAJC Idol – 8:00 - 10:00pm To enter the KAJC Idol competition, you must register to idol@kajc.org. Please include your name and contact info and what song you would like to sing.

TELEVISION Broken Trail Tuesday, July 18th, 8:00pm AMC (Time Warner Channel 54) brokentrail.amctv.com Broken Trail (2006) USA, English, color, 52 min Directed by Walter Hill Starring Robert Duvall, Thomas Haden Church, Valerie Tian, Chris Mulkey, Scott Cooper, Jadyn Wong, Olivia Cheng, Gwendoline Yeo and Caroline Chan Based on historical documents and research, the $15 million, four-hour, miniseries Broken Trail follows veteran cowboy Print Ritter (Duvall) and his nephew Tom Harte (Church) as they undertake a dangerous 1,000-mile journey from Eastern Oregon to Sheridan, Wyoming, in 1897. Along the way, they encounter a corrupt slave trafficker taking five Chinese girls to a mining camp to be the camp prostitutes. Rescuing the young women, the men put themselves and their livestock at risk during their escape. Faced with dangerous circumstances, Ritter, Harte and the women discover their strength as they overcome cultural barriers.

EXHIBITION Projected Realities: Video Art from East Asia Asia Society Now thru August 6th Tuesday - Sunday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, with extended evening hours Fridays until 9:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and major holidays. $10 adults; $7 seniors citizens; $5 students with ID. Free for members and persons under 16. Asia Society and Museum 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street New York Cioty www.asiasociety.org Reality is our own projection. Focusing entirely on video art, Projected Realities: Video Art from East Asia introduces select artists from China, Korea, Japan and Taiwan--the leading countries in new media art from Asia--who take this concept to heart. The moving images in their works present the psychodynamics of making realities. This exhibition is dedicated to Nam June Paik. Curated by Melissa Chiu and Miwako Tezuka, Asia Society Museum.

EXHIBITION Atta Kim: On-Air Now thru August 27th International Center of Photography 1133 Avenue of the Americas at 43rd Street New York City www.icp.org This exhibition presents a selection of recent works from the ON-AIR Project by the Korean contemporary artist Atta Kim (born 1956). For these large-scale, visually spectacular color photographs, Kim employed extended exposures—sometimes as long as eight hours—to explore fundamental questions of time and perception. Using such varied subjects as parliamentary sessions, soccer games, outdoor military exercises, and erotic unions, Kim suggests that it is possible for us to perceive the passage of time in radically different ways.

TRAVEL Historic Tour of North and South Korea The Korea Society Saturday, September 2nd – Thursday, September 14th North and South Korea www.koreasociety.org The Korea Society, in cooperation with Asia Pacific Travel, Ltd., is honored to organize what we believe will be the first tour to “Korea,” not just South Korea or North Korea, in more than 65 years. This historic tour will represent one significant step in the inevitable journey toward a peaceful reunification of the Korean peninsula. The Korea Society welcomes the participation not only of its members but of members of the interested public who wish to share in this significant event. Upon arrival in Seoul from Pyongyang there will be celebratory activities (details not finalized at this time.) Deluxe Price: $5,399/person based on double occupancy, a minimum of 20 participants Deluxe Peninsula Palace Hotel in Beijing and the Shilla Hotel in Seoul. $300 per person surcharge if less than 20 participants; minimum of 15 participants required. It is possible that we will be sponsored or subsidized for several of the activities in Seoul; this may result in a price decrease as we get closer to departure. Single Supplement: $1,560 per person. First-Class Price: $4,649/person based on double occupancy, a minimum of 20 participants. First-Class Novotel Peace Hotel in Beijing and the Sofitel Ambassador Hotel in Seoul. $200 per person surcharge if less than 20 participants; minimum of 15 participants required. It is possible that we will be sponsored or subsidized for several of the activities in Seoul; this may result in a price decrease as we get closer to departure. Single Supplement: $690 per person. Benefits - The above prices include: roundtrip Beijing to Pyongyang and one-way Beijing to Seoul coach airfare; $150 per person first-class tickets for the Arirang performance; group travel insurance; and all admissions for included sites in North Korea. Round trip trans-Pacific airfare is not included, approximately $1,000 to $1,400 per person in coach from U.S.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS KACF Inter-Community Development Fund Request for Proposal Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) September 15th www.kacfny.org/programs/rfp | rfp@kacfny.org The Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) is seeking proposals from individuals, groups and organizations with ideas for programs that promote dialogue and collaboration among the Asian American, Hispanic and Black communities in the New York Metropolitan area. In a transient and diverse city like New York, where neighborhood demographics are continually changing, the need for mutual understanding and cooperation is paramount for growth and prosperity. To that end, community organizations must be proactive and purposeful in encouraging new ventures and programs that directly address inter-community relations and communication. All of the program initiatives KACF has developed in the last year, with support from the Ford Foundation, serve to encourage and promote these ventures and collaborations. This particular initiative, entitled the Inter-Community Development Fund, will allow individuals, groups and organizations, with our support, to develop and launch new inter-community programs. KACF and its partner organizations, the New York Urban League, Hispanic Federation, and Hispanics in Philanthropy, will identify up to six (6) individuals, groups and/or organizations that will receive seed grants to support program development and launch. This initiative, designed to be a two-stage process, has its first deadline on September 15, 2006. At our Inter-Community Collaborative Forum I on May 1, there was an announcement for the KACF Inter-Community Development Fund Request for Proposals (RFP). The Forum I was our initial step in formulating a small grants program focused on inter-community outreach. Now, KACF expands its outreach effort by calling for innovative inter-community program proposals, to bring our vision into reality.

CASTING CALL Asian American Talent for Upcoming Feature Film oregoncasting@yahoo.com Killer Films (Boys Don't Cry, Hedwig & the Angry Inch) Seeks young Asian American talent for an upcoming feature film to be shot on location in Portland, Oregon in the summer of 2006. No acting experience necessary. Ricky. Male, 13. Asian-American. Smart, mischievous, enigmatic, rebellious, apathetic, a loner. His boyish looks camouflage a tortured soul beneath. He tries to put on a tough exterior, but all he really wants is to be loved and to fit in. Sound like you? Then send us your stuff!! Please include two recent photos (one close up / one full body shot). Also include the following information on the back of each photo: name, contact number, address, height, weight, date of birth. Mail info and photos to: Mali Finn Casting 8284 Santa Monica Blvd W. Hollywood, CA 90046 Attn: White & Rice Or email materials info to: oregoncasting@yahoo.com.

CASTING CALL Untitled Koreatown Comedy Project wseoling@gmail.com Looking for actors for film shoot in July. For roles, a max of 4 shoot days with some rehearsal will be necessary. We love non-actors! Don't you know someone who is perfect for these roles? If interested, please send e-mail to wseoling@gmail.com with the following information: name, phone number, e-mail, and if possible, a photograph or headshot. Put CASTING: and the name of the role or roles you want to try, in the RE: line. Joe. Age 30-45 Korean/Korean-American/Asian/Asian-American Male. Can speak with a slight local New York accent. Tough, jaded, tattoos a plus. Opa. Age 25-35 Korean/Korean-American/Asian/Asian-American Male. Strong, masculine, threatening. Little Frank. Age 12-15 Korean American/Asian American Male. Can speak with a local NY accent. Intensely smart, precocious. Little Jean. Age 12-15 Korean American/Asian American Male. Can speak with a local NY accent. Innocent, very emotional. Lydia. Age 20-35 Korean-American/Asian-American Female. Intensely shy, artistic, practically mute. Dancer a plus. Annie. Age 20-35 Korean-American/Asian-American Female. Beautiful. Knows how to strut her stuff. But also intelligent and a little crazy. Well-spoken, very American. Jin. Age 20-35 Korean/Korea n-American/Asian/Asian American Female. No-nonsense, hard-working. Dominating, bold. Preferably a 1 1/2 generationer (moved to America in her teens) or a more newly-arrived immigrant. Sook. Age 20-35 Korean/Korean American/Asian/Asian American Female. Sassy, cute, could be a gangster girl. Preferably a 1 1/2 generationer or a more newly-arrived immigrant

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY YKASEC Summer Internship Opening (Part Time) YKASEC www.ykasec.org | advocacy@ykasec.org There are around 180,000 Korean Americans in the greater New York area. Despite the growing number of 2nd generation Korean-Americans, our community is still largely made up of 1st generation Korean-Americans who limited English proficient. In addition, an estimated 20% of the Korean American community is undocumented. Korean Americans experience economic, political, and social discrimination, which manifest itself in limited employment opportunities, workplace exploitation, limited accesses to health care, exclusion from the American political process and hate crimes. Immigrant youth, the elderly, and women have even less access to opportunities and resources. It is in this Korean-American community that YKASEC's work in immigrant rights is grounded. YKASEC was established in 1984, to serve the needs and concerns of the Korean American community through our give program areas: Education, Immigrant Rights, Civic Participation, Social Services, and Culture. Since our founding, we have made a profound presence in our community through various education, organizing, and advocacy initiatives. YKASEC places special emphasis on meeting the needs of those who are marginalized, including the youth, the elderly, limited English proficient persons, low-income residents, and recent immigrants. YKASEC is the New York affiliate of the National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC). Position Summary - Intern (Part Time) Intern will be assisting with our Youth Empowerment Project. The position of part-time Intern is for 20 hours a week, $8 an hour. The Intern will work with a staff member and another intern to educate 15-20 youth on issues that are impacting Korean American and other immigrant communities. Mail, email, or fax resume, cover letter, 2 references, and writing sample* to Don Shin, Program Associate, 136-19 41st Avenue, 3rd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355. *Writing sample must be in the form of a biography. Responsibilties Assist in organizing educational sessions and activities for the youth around immigrant rights. Assist in planning recreational activities for the youth. Assist in general office management. We are seeking applicants with a strong desire to serve the Korean American community. The applicant must be able to multi-task, work on some evenings and weekends, and be very organized. Non-profit or other community activism experience and a minimum 10 week commitment is strongly preferred.

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY NATPE TV Bootcamp: Fox Diversity Fellowship Thursday, July 27th - 28th www.natpe.org/calendar/bootcamp The Center for Asian American Media is soliciting applications from emerging television producer members to attend the NATPE TV Producers' Boot Camp on July 27 - 28, 2006 as Fox Diversity Fellows. Fox is underwriting the fellowships for select emerging producers who feel they would benefit by attending the TV Producers Boot Camp. Recipients will attend this interactive, one and a half day event designed to coach emerging producers on current opportunities and next career steps. The NATPE TV Producers Boot Camp includes: Newly launched NextGen TV Festival showcasing the best of short form content created by emerging producers Panel discussions, presentations and workshops led by television executives and producers Roundtable Chats with development execs Interactive clinics where attendees receive coaching on pitching, strategy and project development Networking opportunities Pitch opportunities If interested in applying for the Fox Diversity Fellowship to the TV Producers Boot Camp, please e-mail Sapana Sakya, Media Fund Director at sapana@asianamericanmedia.org with NATPE FOX FELLOWSHIP in the Subject Line. Include your resume or bio together with a 100-200 word essay describing what you hope to accomplish and learn by participating in the Boot Camp.