CAAM is proud to co-present three films at the SF International South Asian Film Festival! This year’s festival, (Sep 19-23 & 30) brings over 20 films from 9 different countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Canada, South Africa, UK and USA! The festival is presented by 3rd i Films, which is committed [...]

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This week we recognize strong powerful WOMEN and how ideas of gender roles and values are anything but simple. Here are two awesome community events to check out! CAAM and Ladyfest Bay Area (an annual grassroots event organized by women, runs 9/13 – 9/16), co-present “One Good Turn” of the shared experiences of women around [...]

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The Center for Asian American Media is now accepting entries for the 31st San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival! (March 14-24, 2013) We’re also accepting Digital & Interactive projects! See the festival submission guidelines and instructions here: http://caamedia.org/festival/call-for-entries/ Submit online: https://www.withoutabox.com/login/1392 Deadlines and Entry Fees Early deadline – Sept 3, 2012 $25 entry fee [...]

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CAAM presents the San Jose Summer Showcase, a 3-day film series featuring 15 exceptional Asian and Asian American works from around the globe, from local shorts to international features. Fans of the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) will have the chance to revisit their favorite films and see bold new works. Join [...]

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CAAM is proud to co-present PATANG Friday July 13 (Bay Area Premiere) San Francisco, CA – AMC Metreon 16 (135 Fourth St.) Fremont, CA – Big Cinemas Fremont 7 (39160 Paeso Padre Pkwy) Join the Facebook event page! https://www.facebook.com/events/157584487710278/ “The storytelling is effortlessly made part of the hypnotically beautiful visuals,and woven into a kaledioscope of [...]

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CAAM is proud to co-present a screening of LITTLE TOYS (XIAO WANYI) at the San Francisco Silent Film Festival at the majestic Castro Theater! The film is a rich blend of romance and social commentary, a trademark of director Sun Yu, considered one of the greatest filmmakers in Chinese history. Little Toys Friday, Jul 13 [...]

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To support CAAM’s mission to increase cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, CAAM is co-presenting a slate of films, both historic and contemporary, that will draw deeper connections between Chinese and Jewish communities. Audience members will have the rare opportunity to explore the historic Great Star Theater, Chinatown’s only remaining film theater. June 27, 8pm Opening Night  [...]

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Listen to the recording of the event from APEX Express! Video of the event will also be available. Photos here. UPDATE! Mayor Ed Lee will be in attendance to address the audience at 12noon. Seating is VERY limited — to ensure a seat, please arrive at least 15 minutes early. You can buy your $10 ticket [...]

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Our friends and neighbors at Frameline are getting ready for Frameline36 (the San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival!) from  June 14-24. CAAM is excited for this annual event, and thrilled to be co-presenting GRAUPEL POETRY! A surreal, sexually charged exploration of complex passions, bizarre love triangles and the thin line between sanity and madness, GRAUPEL [...]

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The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is thrilled to present the second year of the Asian Heritage Street Celebration (AHSC) Cinema Showcase, held at the Asian Art Museum! The event coincides with the street celebration, which is on Saturday May 19th! The Cinema Showcase runs from 2PM to 4PM, and will be held at the Asian Art Museum’s Samsung Hall. Admission to the museum will be free all day, courtesy of Target and there will be no cost to watch the films.

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