Saturday, October 25, 2003
Aratani/Japan American Theatre

This past May, Visual Communications, the nation’s premier Asian Pacific American media arts center, lost someone very dear to us, former executive director Linda Mabalot. A close friend, mentor, and community leader, Linda devoted her life to Visual Communications’ mission and supporting Asian Pacific American artists in every aspect. She believed wholeheartedly that through media, we could help relieve social ills and correct gross injustices by educating and sharing different points of view. And because of her worldly view of media, Visual Communications has grown to a full-service media arts center with programs in Education, Preservation, Production and Presentation.

Past/ Forward marks a crucial turning point for Visual Communications. Since Linda’s passing, the organization has gone through a period of reflection and planning. The current shortfall in arts funding from foundations and federal, state and local governments has not made the situation easier on us. The fundraiser, to be held on October 25, will be a celebration of the arts, of Asian Pacific American heritage and the tremendous achievements of our filmmakers and community. More importantly, it will be about bringing back old friends and memories, and looking forward to a bright new future for Visual Communications. The event will kickoff the Linda Mabalot Legacy Fund, a campaign to support programming and operations with the long-term goal of an endowment fund. Sponsorship and proceeds from the event will benefit Visual Communications’ programs in Education, Preservation, Production and Presentation.

Featuring AMY HILL & ALEC MAPA as MCs for the evening

Guest Appearances By: Pat Morita (Karate Kid), Tamlyn Tomita (Karate Kid II), John Cho (Better Luck Tomorrow & American Pie) and Keiko Agena (The Gilmore Girls).

Performances By:Dan & June Kuramoto of Hiroshima, Peter Hata, Shoji
Kameda and Friends, Quetzal, Alison De La Cruz, Hula Halau 'O Lilinoe A Me Na Pusa Me Kealoha, Antoneus Maximus and the Nuthouze Band featuring DJ
Motiv8.

VC Family Surprise: Celebrate the Union of Amy & John who will be wed in a private ceremny just prior to the program.

VC Digital Slam!
40 media artists have been invited to submit 30 second short videos for the first VC Digital
Slam! Confirmed artists include:

Mark Arbitrario Chito Arrelano Lisa Asagi Rodney Bogaowa Anne Bray Akira Boch Ralph Buado Charles Burnett Eric Byler Ben Caldwell Julie Cho Martha Chono-Helsley Tanuj Chopra Roman Cortez Lakandiwa de Leon Mar Elepaño Winston Emano

Lawrence "Kip" Fulbeck Daniel Hsia Joan Huang Michael Idemoto Ann Kaneko Juli Kang Wes Kim Yiuwing Lam Lela Lee Evan Leong Justin Lin Cynthia Liu Ming-Yuen S.Ma Eric Nakamura Tadashi Nakamura Spencer Nakasako

Stann Nakazono Meena Nanji Art Nomura Greg Pak Fatimah Tobing Rony Angel Shaw Valerie Soe Janice D. Tanaka Pamela Tom Ham Tran Donna Tsufura Tracy Tubera Michael T.Uno Mia Villanueva Robert C. Winn Kristina Sheryl Wong Steven Wong

Honoring
Hitachi Ltd
Giant Robot
Mar Elepano- Steve Tatsukawa Memorial Award

DOWNLOAD THE PAST/FORWARD BROCHURE

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-Part 1 (1.0MB)
-Part 2 (1.3MB)
-Part 3 (1.6MB)

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

BRONZE
FIA Insurance Services, Inc
Noboru & Etsuko Kato

CRYSTAL
Asian American Drug Abuse Program
Burbank Healing Arts Center
Hitachi, Ltd.
Japanese American Cultural and Community Center
Mr. & Ms. Parker & Shizuko Simes
NAATA
Saisho Seven Ltd.
Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA)
Anonymous

SUPPORTER
Henry Chan
Vera De Vera
East West Players
Fukui Mortuary, Inc.
G& H Dental Arts, Inc.
GMF Management
Alice Hom
Japanese American Historical Society
Little Tokyo Service Center
Los Angeles City 9th District Councilwoman ñ Jan Perry
Lewis Kawahara and Akiko Takeshita
Bob Nakamura & Karen Ishizuka
Military Intelligence Service Club of Southern California
MooneyPark Productions
Paul Shishima.
Steve Tatsukawa Memorial Fund
TDK Electronics Corp.
Transamerica Insurance & Investment Group
Variety
Gwen Yamasaki
Teruyo Yoshimura

RECEPTION SPONSORS
Dilly Catering
Frances Bakery
Tokio Marine and Fire Insurance Company
Wahooís Fish Taco

VIP Goodie Bag Sponsor
Audrey Magazine