Catherine Heigl

More and more, pop culture and media icons are embracing adoption. Most recently, Catherine Heigl has adopted a Korean baby. It's very exciting for me to see this in the news and I think as adoption becomes more prevalent in the media, adoption will be more widely accepted. There is a great article here...

http://tinyurl.com/mexsdz

- Jason

Toronto

I recently got back from Toronto where ThirdCat was invited to have a private screening of GOING HOME.

It was a truly wonderful occasion and I thank everyone who was involved for having such a wonderful event for all of the adoptees and their families. I think it definitely makes a huge impact on everyone who attends.

I know I feel very grateful and thankful that there are organizations like the KCCA (Korean Canadian Children’s Association). I will never forget the experience and am honored to have been a part of this years camp.

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Special screening at Korean Canadian Children's Association

Jason is currently en route to Toronto to attend a special screening of GOING HOME at KCCA's heritage summer camp. Thanks again to KCCA for the generous invite and fully sponsoring Jason's trip.

A bit about KCCA:

The Korean Canadian Children’s Association (KCCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the Canadian adoptive families with Korean children. Currently, there are about 3000 Korean born children adopted to Canadian families. Every year, an average of 100 Korean children are adopted in Canada. Our main goal is connecting the adoptive families to other adoptive families as well as organizing various cultural events focused on embracing Korean culture.

Our most anticipated event of the year is the heritage summer camps in August. Families come together from all across the country to enjoy a weekend away with other adoptive families. Delicious Korean food is served and various Korean cultural events take place during the three day camp. Programs include family games, cooking contests, water-gun fights, dancing, movie, campfire, Q&A with youth speakers and more.

http://www.kccato.com

**We are still accepting donations towards GOING HOME via PayPal and US tax deductible donation through Film Forum. Any amount will make a difference. Even $5 - that'll buy us our DVD packaging!**

GOING HOME IN SAN DIEGO ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL

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RHODE ISLAND ADDS 'GOING HOME' TO INDIE LINE UP

Hi Everyone!

The world premiere of GOING HOME at Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival was a success!

We are very excited to announce that GOING HOME will have its North American premiere at the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) next week!

The film has been selected to screen in the “Documentary” category of the festival. The North American premiere screening will take place on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 8:00 PM local time at Brown/RISD Hillel (89 Brown Street, Providence, RI 02906). The 2009 Rhode Island Film Festival runs August 4 - 9, 2009 in Providence, Rhode Island. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/76136.

GH's page on RIIFF's website: http://riff.bside.com/2009/films/goinghome_riff2009

Unfortunately due to lack of funds, we are not able to attend RIIFF. But we hope that our lack of presence will be made up by yours!

Please help GOING HOME reach the widest audience possible. We continue to accept tax deductible donations to keep this film moving forward. Please visit: www.filmforum.org/sponsorship to donate online. Even the smallest donation can make a huge impact for GOING HOME.

Thanks again for all your love & support for GH.

Jason & Mikyung

GOING HOME to premiere at the 2009 Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival

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Los Angeles,CA – ThirdCat Productions’ full-length feature documentary GOING HOME will have its world premiere at the 13^th Annual Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival in Korea.  GOING HOME follows Jason Hoffmann, a Jewish raised Korean adoptee living in New York City as he travels halfway around the world in an effort to find his birth family.  Filled with deeply human moments of joy and pain, GOING HOME shares Jason's intimate search and the realization of what his life could have been had he not been adopted.  In the face of adversity and complete upheaval of buried insecurities about his identity, Jason will find a profound new meaning of family.  The film has been selected to screen in the “Family Fanta” category of the festival alongside three other films in its group.  The world premiere screening will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM local time.  In addition, the film will screen on Monday, July 20, 2009 at 5:00 PM local time.  The 2009 Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival runs July 16 – 26, 2009 in Bucheon, Korea.  A complete list of films is available at www.pifan.com.

Updates...

There have been so many new and exciting updates about GOING HOME that we are eagerly waiting to announce. Check in daily for the latest news and updates! They will be coming very soon...