“I thought SDP would be a great opportunity to participate in the festival’s programs and meet people in the field of Asian American media. My actual experience exceeded my expectations because we had so many opportunities to get to know interesting people and be inspired by all the great work that is happening. This inspires me to continue to pursue my path to be a film producer and to continue with film studies.” —Yen Le, SDP 2011
Our friends at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts are hosting two events that we think you’ll enjoy. See the information below. Manila…
The Gotham Independent Film Audience Award celebrates audience award winners from across the Top 50 US and Canadian film festivals. SFIAAFF 2011 audience award winners SURROGATE VALENTINE (Best Narrative Feature) and ONE VOICE (Best Documentary Feature) are currently included in the first round of voting for the Gotham Independent Film Audience Award.
In the Power of Play: Art, Social Issues & Education in Games, panelists showcase their current work and discuss how games can be used to inform and educate on social issues.
Having gone through a successful first year of the Program, we are excited to launch the second year of the 2011 CAAM Fellowship Program.
Furthering CAAM’s work to nurture Asian American media professionals and advance the field of Asian American media, the Program will connect talented and dedicated individuals with leading professionals in the field.
The CAAM Fellowship Program seeks to develop the talents and skills of a range of media professions including filmmakers, actors, programmers, and executives.
I’m just about to publish my first book of poetry, a fox peeks out: poems
Filmmaker Yuriko Romer took time out from her busy production schedule to chat with CAAM about her film “Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful” about 98-year old Judo master Keiko Fukuda.
Check out what fellows from CAAM’s Fellowship Program and seasoned industry professionals have to say about building a career in film, television and new media.
What does home mean to you? Have you ever felt out of place?
In CAAM’s latest series, discover stories of place and home through the lens of Asians in the United States and around the world. Each episode brings to light the unique way our diverse communities interpret and inhabit place, identity, and creativity.
Journey home with us and meet musicians, entrepreneurs, comedians, directors, and those who defy categories.
We’re thrilled to announce this year’s CAAMbassadors for 2011-2012!
At the 29th SFIAAFF filmmaker Ramona Diaz screened her new documentary THE LEARNING. After the screening Ramona sat down for an enlightening interview with CAAM’s Sapana Sakya. Check out the interview below.
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