CAAM Filmmaker Spotlight: Andrew Ahn
On October 26th, CAAM and the GAPA Foundation present a free screening of Korean American short films by filmmaker Andrew Ahn, including “Dol” (First Birthday) and a sneak peak at upcoming feature “Spa Night.”
Film Events
Celebrating Filipino American History Month
In celebration of Filipino American Heritage Month, check out CAAM’s educational and media resources that bright to light the stories and experiences of the diverse Filipino and Filipino American community.
NALIP Presents “Doing Your Doc: Diverse Voices, Regional Visions”
The National Association of Latino Independent Producers presents Doing Your Doc: Diverse Voices, Regional Visions, September 12-14, 2014 in San Francisco and October 3-5, 2014 in New York.
“Last Days in Vietnam” in Theaters
Watch “Last Days in Vietnam” at the Opera Plaza Cinema in San Francisco on September 26th. A special Q&A wit the director Rory Kennedy will follow the screening.
Yuri Kochiyama’s Words of Wisdom
We share some of Yuri Kochiyama’s best quotes from “Yuri Kochiyama: Passion for Justice.” Free screening in San Jose on 9/4 at 7 p.m. Plus, Taiyo Na’s essay, “Yuri, Tupac, and a Harlem House.”
“Stories from Tohoku”
The documentary “Stories from Tohoku” gives voice to survivors of the 2011 tsunami and nuclear crisis in Japan. Catch it at CAAMFest San Jose on 9/6.
Join CAAM at Independent Film Week
Independent Filmmaker Project Presents Independent Film Week, September 14-18, 2014 in New York. CAAM members receive a 25 percent discount.
Join CAAM at “Nippon Nights”
A new monthly Japanese cinema series comes to the Roxie in SF.
Join CAAM at “Roxie Kids”
Catch a kid-friendly film series at the Roxie Theatre this summer! First screening is 6/29.
“American Revolutionary”-style Dialogue
“It was a unique conversation, primed by the moving story we’d just watched, that would not have happened in any other context.”
David Au’s “Eat With Me”
David Au’s first feature film, “Eat With Me,” is about a son coming out to his mother while she grapples with her own actualization. Special appearances by George Takei, and dumplings.
CAAM at the 2014 SF Silent Film Festival
CAAM is proud to co-sponsor two silent film gems from Asia for the SF Silent Film Festival: “Song of the Fishermen” (China, 1934) and “Dragnet Girl” (Japan, 1933). The festival runs May 29-June 1 at the Castro Theatre.