CAAM DOCUMENTARY FUND OPEN CALL: APPLY SEPTEMBER 25-OCTOBER 29, 2023
Open Call for CAAM Documentary Fund FY 2024 is Through October 29 CAAM’s 2024 Documentary Fund is open for submissions. With support from the…
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Short Takes: Complicating the Model Minority Myth
As Asian Americans, we’re no strangers to the model minority myth – you know the narrative, where Asian Americans are uniformly deemed as polite,…
5 Films to Watch as Alternatives to ‘Oppenheimer’
Oppenheimer is one of the most widely talked about films of the summer. Directed by Christopher Nolan and based on Kai Bird and Martin…
Randall Park Realizes His Directorial Dreams in ‘Shortcomings’ Film Adaptation
Randall Park, best known for his performances in the likes of Fresh Off the Boat, Always Be My Maybe, and several projects from the…
Deann Borshay Liem Reflects on ‘Crossings’ and 70 Years of Un-Ended War
“Today, amid escalating tensions between the United States and North Korea, it is essential that we examine the terrible human toll of America’s longest-running war before it erupts into renewed fighting.” —Deann Borshay Liem, Director of ‘Crossings’
There’s Always Something: First Time Experiences at Tribeca and New York City
New York is a city made up of a lot of different meanings and significance to people. That even goes for those in my…
Director Emily Jampel on the Viral TikTok Hit “Lucky Fish”
Director Emily May Jampel doesn’t use TikTok, but that hasn’t stopped her short film Lucky Fish from finding a loyal fanbase on the social…
Short Takes: Vacations, Road Trips and Other Stories of Summer
We’re finally in the season of all things fun, sun, and adventure. And of course, summer is also the perfect time to catch up…
A Midwestern, LGBTQ Version of the American Dream in “Here, Hopefully”
“There are like immigrants everywhere, even in the rural, smallest town in Iowa. That version of the American Dream is still not represented well enough.” —Hao Zhou, director of “Here, Hopefully”
Celebrating Black Life and Liberation on Juneteenth: Black-Asian Solidarity through Storytelling and History
Juneteenth centers Black liberation through joy, care, and gathering. This year, celebrate Freedom Day alongside your Black neighbors by learning more about the history of the holiday, engaging in community storytelling and history-making, and by participating in local public and virtual events.
Asian American Films and More for Pride Month
Happy Pride Month! This June, we are thrilled to share some Asian American queer films on public media, festivals, and online. From captivating movies…
CAAMFest 2023 Celebrates 11 Joyful Days of Gathering In Community and Storytelling
We celebrated a successful return to fully in-person programs at CAAMFest 2023, with more than 11,000 people in attendance. Over 11 days of expanded…