Centering Our Narratives in 2022
Learn what makes CAAM’s work unique in the growing field of Asian American films
Uplifting Asian American Stories by Developing Filmmakers
How CAAM is nurturing Asian American storytellers at all stages of their careers
Rededicating to Storytelling in 2022
2022 was a year of many milestones for CAAM… and we’re continuing to amplify Asian American narratives
‘my mom (mẹ con)’ Gives a Loving Taste of Growing Up Asian American in the South
“I grew up understanding my Vietnamese identity a lot through food. I think a lot of people within diasporic communities could relate to understanding their specific community through food – through this flavor, this taste, this love and tender care that goes into the food.”
— filmmaker Melanie Ho, whose documentary ‘my mom (mẹ con)’ is now streaming via WORLD Channel.
Kevin Truong Wins 2022 Ready, Set, Pitch!
Kevin Truong’s documentary Mai American is the winner of CAAM’s 2022 Virtual Ready, Set, Pitch! Event, which took place on October 27. This annual…
‘The Fourth World’ Focuses on the Growing Hmong Community in One North Carolina Town
“It would be cool if people saw this film and then say Hickory is a mecca for Asian America.” — filmmaker Nash Consing
Muslim Americans are Reclaiming Their Identity and Finding Their Voices Again in ‘An Act of Worship’
“This is a movie for Muslims, full stop, and I really hope that people can embrace the idea that we’re our own audience and we’re enough.”
—director Nausheen Dadabhoy
CAAMFest 2023 Call for Entries – Submit Your Films Now
The Center for Asian American Media is now accepting film and media submissions for the 41st anniversary of CAAMFest! The festival is scheduled for May 11-21, 2023.
Meet the Filmmakers Selected for the WBD Access Early Career Bootcamp
In collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is excited to announce the six filmmakers selected to be a…
Introducing the Winners of the 2022 Comcast Xfinity and Loni Ding Awards
As part of our annual CAAMFest events, we are proud to announce the winners of the Comcast Xfinity Documentary and Narrative Awards, as well…
Reflections on Ben Fong-Torres, Featured in ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ at CAAMFest40
To music writer Todd Inoue, Ben Fong-Torres is like the groovy uncle with a better record collection and a more impressive Rolodex.
In ‘Bad Axe’ a Cambodian-Mexican Restaurant Family Faces the Pandemic and Their American Dreams
“As a family, we had a lot of conversations about whether or not to have the film because of the potential backlash, privacy and safety issues. Yet, we decided it is the right thing to do.” -David Siev, director of ‘Bad Axe’