Book Dongne

Arts East-West is a Montréal-based, non-profit artist-driven organization specializing in thematic festivals since 1996, with no limitation on national boundaries in pan-Asia and the diaspora.Our initiatives include Montreal Asian Film Festival (formerly known as Korean Film Festival of Canada) and the Asian Art Publication Lab (AAPLab). Through MAFF and our AAPLab, we support, disseminate, and create works across cinema, new media, and digital arts via public programs (screenings, exhibitions, workshops), knowledge exchange (publications, roundtables, conferences), and professional development (residencies, networking). Our new motto, UNBOUND, reflects the dynamic evolution of the Asian Canadian media arts landscape.Arts East-West has a three-fold mission:1) Exploring  pan-Asian Canadian made digital media and visual arts in an attempt to understand its place within the diverse cultures and heritages of Canada, through both an intercultural and intergenerational lens.2) Creating Asian Canadian media arts contents and art projects through various artist-driven, theme-based projects in order to discover and foster a notion of cultural diversity within Canada, exploring what it means to be Canadian and how Asian Canadian art reflects its own Canadian-ness.3) Bridging the gap between Eastern and Western cultural identities through the showcasing of marginalized voices, supporting emerging artists, and embracing technology and the opportunities afforded for cultural and artistic discourse in the international online community, both as a citizen of Canada and the world.

Arts East-West

Celebrating intercultural narratives and Asian-Canadian voices, by bringing together artists and community leaders in Montreal.

Goethe-Institut Montreal

Our in-person BOOK DONGNE event is a gathering organised by Arts East-West—a nonprofit media art organization—that celebrates Asian-Canadian voices and media arts. This event will be led by more than 25 Asian-Canadian professional artists and Asian community leaders. Book Dongne will connect more than 200 artists, writers, filmmakers, and community members across Montreal. We will amplify Montreal's rich and diverse intercultural discourse through the lenses of film and literature via panel discussions, workshops, screenings, and networking opportunities, bringing together established community leaders and the new generation.Whether you are a film or literature enthusiast, artist, author, student, or someone who is curious about diaspora stories and films created by independent artists, this event offers a meaningful and safe space to listen, reflect, and connect.Please reserve a spot for the specific programming you want to attend through this page.PROGRAM:<ul><li>Live music performances featuring Ziya Tabassian and Abdul-Wahab Kayyali</li><li>Panel discussion moderated by Guy Rodgers and featuring 5 panelists who are influential members of Montreal's arts community: Janet Lumb, Cheryl Sim, Jinwoo Park, Abdul-Wahab Kayyali, and Kakim Goh</li><li>Information table hosted by Kakim Goh, a Program Officer at Canada Council for the Arts, who will share details on CCA funding opportunities</li><li>Zine making workshop focusing on personal narratives and recipes, led by multidisciplinary artist Le Lin</li><li>Writing workshop led by author Jinwoo Park, author of the acclaimed novel Oxford Soju Club</li><li>Film screenings by Asian-Canadian filmmakers, including Helen Lee, Howie Shia, Anne Marie Nakagawa, and Elmira Laki</li><li>Multiple networking opportunities throughout the day</li></ul>

About Arts East-WestArts East-West (AEW) is an artist-driven nonprofit media arts organization established in Quebec in 1995. Through MAFF and our Asian Art Publication Laboratory (AAPLab), we support, disseminate, and create works across cinema, new media, and digital arts via public programs (screenings, exhibitions, workshops), knowledge exchange (publications, roundtables, conferences), and professional development (residencies, networking).

Agenda

Featuring music from Ziya Tabassian and Abdul-Wahab Kayyali, keynote speeches from invited officials, and Community Contributors Awards Ceremony recognising integral members of the Asian community. 

Opening Ceremony

Panel discussion featuring 6 eminent members of Montreal's arts community. 

Asian-Canadian Artists in Montreal’s Cross-Cultural Landscape

Hands-on zine-making workshop focusing on personal narratives and recipes.

Zine Workshop: Fermenting Memories & Recipes

Acclaimed author Jinwoo Park will present his latest novel, Oxford Soju Club, and lead a writing workshop. 

Writing Workshop and Book Q&A

4 short films by Asian-Canadian filmmakers, including Helen Lee, Elmira Laki, and more (TBC). 


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