When does Chinatown Film Festival begin?
- The first screening will be October 2008, but we all the promotional events started at the beginning of 2007.

Why is it called the Chinatown Film Festival?
- Since the festival gear towards introducing more Eastern culture to the Western world the best place is to start is Chinatown. Chinatown has the largest Asian population in New York.

Who is organizing the Chinatown Film Festival?
- The 3 founders of the Chinatown film festival are Edward J. Cuccia, Simone Tarantino and Ammy Lim. They created and are coordinating a team on professionals and volunteers, as well as experienced companies to help.

Who does the Chinatown Film Festival target?
- The target audience of the CFF is anyone seeking to experience and learn more about the Asian culture.

What does CFF 2008 hope to accomplish by putting together this film festival?
- The mission is to create a bridge between the Asian and the American culture.

What makes the Chinatown Film Festival different and unique from other Film Festivals?
- The CFF will be different because the approach is different: it is an intercultural event, where experiences, opportunities, and ideas are exchanged.

What types of sponsors is the Chinatown Film Festival looking for?
- Large international companies as well as community business leaders are encouraged to apply.

How will the films be selected?
- A panel of expert will select the 25 movies, and an expert jury will decide the winner for each category. Both panel of experts and jury will be formed with actors, journalists, critics and movie directors

How many films will be selected for the CFF 2008 premier?
- The first edition will showcase 25 official movies and some other not in competition

How does the content of the Chinatown Film Festival compare to other local film festivals?
- The question itself is the answer: CFF is not a LOCAL event. It takes place in Chinatown but is a worldwide event. International media will cover it, as well as the public attending it will be international

How large will the Chinatown Film Festival of 2008 be?
- We expect a great response from the media ad from the public. It's too early to give out numbers, but we are really confident in a big success

Will the movies of the Chinatown Film Festival be suitable for people of all ages?
- Yes. There is no age limit for the event; however some films may not be suitable for young children and people under a certain age.

How do you volunteer for the Chinatown Film Festival?
- Volunteers have to apply by sending a resume and a letter of interest to \n This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   They will be contacted and placed on specific tasks, based on experience, preferences, and age.

Will there be any awards given out at the Film Festival?
- Yes. There will be a single award for each category and a general award for the festival winner.

How long will the Film Festival last?
- The festival will last 5 days

How much does it cost to see the Movies?
- Tickets will range from 3 to 5 dollars with the possibility to buy packages.