RémyCelebrAsian of Independent Filmmakers

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Rémy Martin is excited to partner with the Center for Asian American Media Festival (CAAMFest) this year in San Francisco. The festival begins from March 14 through March 24, 2014. Originally founded as the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival in 1982, CAAMFest is the largest showcase for Asian-American independent filmmakers in the U.S.

The partnership manifests not only Rémy Martin’s continuing commitment to support Asian American arts and cultural events, more importantly, an effort to increase Rémy Martin’s brand presence and influence in a younger generation amongst Asian American community.

Rémy Martin will be the Exclusive Liquor Sponsor for the entire festival; brand presence and tasting opportunities from opening night gala at the magnificent Asian Art Museum on March 13, to the festival’s finale, the award ceremony on March 16 in the Castro Theater. Rémy Martin will be presenting a branded filmmaker award to an outstanding Asian American filmmaker or artist. Who will win our award? Stay tune…

A CelebrAsian Moment with Brian Yang

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Both an actor and producer, Brian Yang continues to make significant contributions to the Asian American arts community. Brian currently stars in the widely popular TV series “Hawaii 5-0” and has graced the silver screen with roles in “The People I’ve Slept With” and “The Man with the Iron Fists”. His growing body of work as a producer includes the Jeremy Lin documentary: “Linsanity”.

For his achievements, Brian was awarded the 2013 Rémy Martin Asian American Achievement Award in Film and Television at the 36th annual Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF). We sat down with Brian and had a chat with him about family life, the Asian arts community, Rémy Martin and how the three are intertwined.
Watch the video above.