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A Satirical Look at Representation in 'Yellow Face'

David Henry Hwang talks about the story behind CAAMFest's Closing Night film, starring Daniel Dae Kim

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An Intimate Portrait of Robert Nakamura in 'Third Act'

Our Opening Night film takes a peek into the family of "The Godfather of Asian American Media". Learn why director Tad Nakamura turned his lens inward

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Yellow Face Daniel Dae Kim
Man in white shirt putting make up on man sitting down
gold trophy with text Oscars 2025 Short Takes
CAAMFest 2025 Save the Date
Building Bridges Documentary Fund 2025
CAAM Funded, CAAMFest 2025

A Satirical Look at Identity and the Roles We Play in ‘Yellow Face’ Starring Daniel Dae Kim

If you’re not immediately familiar with the name David Henry Hwang, you’re likely familiar with his work. The legendary playwright has made waves for…

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CAAM Funded, CAAMFest 2025

‘Bitterroot’ Is a Tale of Self-Discovery Through Community

Bitterroot is a film that delves into the quiet yet profoundly emotional life of Lue, a Hmong man grappling with the aftermath of a…

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CAAM Funded, CAAMFest 2025, Filmmaker Profile

Transforming Trauma: An Intimate Portrait of Trailblazing Filmmaker Robert Nakamura in ‘Third Act’

Third Act, the latest film from second-generation documentarian Tad Nakamura turns the lens inward, exploring his own father exploring Robert Nakamura’s story with remarkable…

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Guide to Asian and Asian American Representation at the Oscars 2025

The 2025 Academy Awards are coming up and with it, we reflect on the year’s films and the state of Asian and Asian American…

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CAAMFest 2025

Join Us for CAAMFest 2025, May 8-11

Clear your calendars! CAAMFest will take place May 8-11, 2025 during San Francisco’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The completely in-person program…

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Building Bridges Documentary Fund, CAAM Funded

Announcing 15 Filmmakers Supported by 2025 Building Bridges Documentary Fund 

U.S. Muslim narratives shine at The Muslim House with panel programs highlighting new directions in filmmaking

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