National Film Society co-founders Patrick Epino and Stephen Dypiangco share why they think CAAM is awesome in the video they made for our recently launched Amplify Stories to Light crowd funding campaign. Watch the video on CAAM’s crowd funding page at CAAMedia.org/Amplify. While you’re there, help us support diverse Asian American stories and storytellers by donating $35 or more by December 31, 2014. Click the donate button below to learn more about the campaign and how your gift will impact the diverse communities CAAM serves.
– A limited edition CAAM pin
– A subscription to CAAM’s bi-weekly email newsletter CAAM Connect which will give you the latest news in Asian American media, ticket giveaways and other exclusive access to CAAM’s programs, events and partnerships
You will also receive a CAAM Friend Membership, through which you will receive exclusive access to:
– Discounted tickets to CAAMFest 2015 and CAAMFest San Jose
– The opportunity to buy CAAMFest tickets during the members-only CAAMFest ticket buying period (valued at $50), and an invitation to a member/donor-only screening
*For donations of $50-$99, you will receive all of the benefits of the $35-$49 level, and:
– Your name listed on CAAM’s website
– A limited edition CAAMFest or SFIAAFF campaign poster
– A complimentary one-month Fandor trial membership. Our friends at Fandor are offering a one month membership to Fandor.com. Fandor members can access thousands of handpicked, award-winning films from around the world of all lengths and genres
*For donations of $100-$249, you will receive all of the benefits of the $50-$99 level and:
– A link to an exclusive work-in-progress film
– 2 free general admission tickets to CAAMFest 2015, March 12-22, 2015;
– An AWESOME ASIAN BAD GUYS or National Film Society t-shirt
* For donations of $250-$499, you will receive all of the benefits of the $100 – $249 level (excluding the CAAM Friend membership) and:
– A 4 piece box of customized gourmet truffles from long time CAAM partner and award-winning San Francisco-based chocolatier Socola Chocolatier
– 2 complimentary tickets to the CAAMFest 2015 Opening Night Film and Gala
– A DVD of the CAAM co-produced documentary JAKE SHIMABUKURO: LIFE ON FOUR STRINGS
You will also receive a CAAM Supporter level membership ($100 value, fully tax-deductible) through which you will receive:
– A CAAM Organic Cotton Tote Bag
– 2 additional general admission tickets to CAAMFest 2015 (4 total)
– An invitation to the CAAMFest 2015 Press Screening
* For donations of $500 – $999, you will receive all of the benefits of the $250-$499 level and:
– A signed copy of the Masumoto Family’s gorgeous cookbook, The Perfect Peach
– 2 complimentary tickets to the CAAMFest 2015 Opening Night Film and Gala (4 total)
– An invitation for 2 to the CAAMFest 2015 Sneak Preview Screening and Reception
– A copy of the documentary about the Masumoto family that CAAM is producing (upon completion of the film)
* For donations of 1,000 – $4,999, you will receive all of the benefits of the $500-$999 level and:
– 2 All-Access Passes to CAAMFest 2015
– 2 complimentary VIP tickets to the CAAMFest 2015 Opening Night Film and Gala
– 2 additional general admission tickets to CAAMFest 2015, March 12-22, 2015 (6 total)
For questions or more information about this campaign, please visit the campaign website or contact Jennifer Chu, Membership Manager at jchu [at] caamedia.org, (415) 863-0814 ext. 102.
Main image: Screenshot from the CAAM Amplify Stories to Light campaign crowd funding video. Video courtesy of Patrick Epino and Stephen Dypiangco.
