UPDATE: Last week, the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) began pre-sales for the CAAMFest 2018 Opening Night Film and Gala, Closing Night Film and our All-Access Pass. Starting April 3, CAAM will expand pre-sales to the Centerpiece Documentary and Narrative films. Celebrating its 36th year, CAAMFest’s expansive and diverse slate of programming will be fully revealed at a press conference on April 11th, 2018.
CENTERPIECE NARRATIVE: BITTER MELON (WORLD PREMIERE)
BITTER MELON is a tragicomedy from San Francisco filmmaker H.P. Mendoza that follows a family’s attempts to right their wrongs, resulting in the discovery of many unsavory truths. The dark, quirky revenge comedy turns into exercise in empathy and exploration of family cycles.
Pre-sale Tickets (prices valid April 3 – April 11):
Screenings
Saturday May 12, 6:50PM at Kabuki AMC in San Francisco
Saturday May 19, 7:30PM at The Roxie Theater
Wednesday May 23, 6:30PM at Piedmont Theater
General Public: $18
CAAM Members: $15
(Price after April 12: General Public: $20, CAAM Members: $17)
CENTERPIECE DOCUMENTARY: ORIGIN STORY (WEST COAST PREMIERE)
At 14, Kulap Vilaysack discovered that the man she called father was in fact not. Now a successful actor, director, and podcaster, Kulap embarks on a quest that takes her from Minnesota and the Mekong to disentangle family secrets and the decade-long emotional paralysis that has caused a rift with her mother.
Pre-sale Tickets (prices valid April 3 – April 11):
Screenings:
Sunday May 13, 6:00PM at Kabuki AMC in San Francisco
Saturday May 19, 2:10PM at The Roxie Theater
General Public: $18
CAAM Members: $15
(Price after April 11: General Public: $20, CAAM Members: $17)
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CAAMFest is back and more exciting than ever! We’ve moved to May and expanded our run to 15-days of film, music, food and digital media from the world’s most innovative Asian and Asian American artists. Get in on the action early by scoring discounted early bird tickets to CAAMFest36’s Opening Night, Closing Night, and the early bird All-Access Pass! With the festival a little over a month away, here’s a sampling of some of the exciting films and events you can expect this year.
OPENING NIGHT: AN AMERICAN STORY: NORMAN MINETA
AN AMERICAN STORY: NORMAN MINETA AND HIS LEGACY, directed by Bay Area native Dianne Fukami, captures the life, career, and contributions of Norman Mineta – the first Asian American mayor of a major city; the first Japanese American from the mainland to be elected to Congress; and the first Asian American to serve in a presidential cabinet. The screening takes place at the Castro Theatre on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 7:00pm.
Immediately after the screening, let inspiration lead you to the incomparable Asian Art Museum for the Opening Night Gala. View the dazzling exhibit, Divine Bodies, as you indulge in sweet and savory creations, sip a signature cocktail and dance to music from local DJs, experiencing the best of the Bay Area.
Pre‐sale Tickets (prices valid Mar. 27 – Apr. 11):
Screening + Gala
Thursday, May 10th, 2018 at 7pm at the Castro Theater in San Francisco, CA
Gala at the Asian Art Museum
General Public: $60
CAAM Members: $50
(Price after Apr. 11 for Screening + Gala: General Public: $65, CAAM Members: $55)
CLOSING NIGHT: AUNT LILY’S FLOWER BOOK
Acclaimed storyteller and Bay Area activist Brenda Wong Aoki presents AUNT LILY’S FLOWER BOOK: ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF LEGALIZED RACISM. A live performance set to music by Emmy Award-winning composer Mark Izu and koto master Shoko Hikage, Wong Aoki takes the audience through a multimedia tale of family secrets and resilience in the face of discrimination. A Power of Personal Story talk before the show will be led by psychologist and filmmaker Satsuki Ina and CAAM Executive Director Stephen Gong.
Pop – up Art Installation in the Lobby
Mandala by Nancy Hom, Prayer Pagoda by Kevin King
Pre‐sale Tickets (prices valid Mar. 27 – Apr. 11):
Power of Personal Story Talk
Thursday, May 24th, 2018 at 6:15pm at the Herbst Theater in San Francisco, CA
Screening
Thursday, May 24th, 2018 at 7pm at the Herbst Theater in San Francisco, CA
General Public: $18
CAAM Members: $15
(Price after Apr. 11 for Screening: General Public: $20, CAAM Members: $17)
CAAMFEST ALL-ACCESS PASS
CAAM is once again offering early bird pricing for the CAAMFest All‐Access pass. This convenient pass gives festival attendees access to every moment of the festival including Opening Night, Centerpiece, Directions in Sound music showcase as well as admission to over 100 film screenings.
Pre‐sale Tickets (prices valid Mar. 27 – Apr. 11):
Pre‐sale for General Public: $475
CAAM Members: $425
(Price after Apr. 11 General Public: $500, CAAM Members: $450)
