Short Takes December 2022: I’m Still Dreaming of a Non-White Christmas
There’s a new batch of Asian American holiday movies. But do they live up to expectations? And do they need to?
There’s a new batch of Asian American holiday movies. But do they live up to expectations? And do they need to?
Thanksgiving has always looked a little different in my household. While my parents initially attempted to follow the classic American script of turkey, stuffing…
As I was reading Constance Wu’s book, Making a Scene, for this month’s edition of Short Takes, there was a particular section that stuck…
Short Takes returns this summer, and I’m highlighting some of my favorite pieces of Asian American media that I’ve consumed recently, starting with a TV show that everyone has been talking about since its release: Ms. Marvel.
Everything Everywhere All at Once, Turning Red, and other portrays of complicated families that are catching our attention
In February, many Asian Americans gathered together to celebrate Lunar New Year for the first time in two years. However, the excitement and festivity…
In line with CAAM’s vision to amplify independent Asian American storytelling in all of its forms, we’re introducing a brand new ongoing series here on CAAM’s blog: Short Takes.
CAAM will have two films in the 2021 PBS Short Film Festival, running from July 12-23. For the tenth annual festival, we are proud…
Watch CAAM’s entry into the PBS Short Film Festival and learn about “In This Family” filmmaker Drama Del Rosario.
Sharing tips and community to keep the documentary film industry going while sheltering in place
“I grew up in the generation of vloggers and YouTubers and people navigating how to use editing software. That’s really how I got my start in hands-on filmmaking.”