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…
CAAM Presents
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…
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…
Firelight Media, PBS, and CAAM Present Homegrown: Future Visions – Watch the Exclusive Series Trailer
The documentary series presents eight short films made by emerging BIPOC filmmakers that illuminate the living histories, cultures, and prospective futures of the American Midwest.
Premieres Thursday, May 4 on PBS Digital Platforms including the PBS YouTube Channel, PBS Digital Studios and the PBS App.
Bending History, Time, and Perception With CAAMFest Retrospective Spotlight Filmmaker Rea Tajiri
Documentary filmmaking is sometimes thought of as a record of history. But can documentaries also be a way to experience the past (lived or…
What’s in Your Asian American Feast?
Turkey or tandoori? Find out what seven creatives are putting on their tables this Thanksgiving and join the fun by showing us what’s in your #AsianAmericanFeast
CAAM is Supporting 10 New Documentary Films in 2022
CAAM is thrilled to be funding Asian American filmmakers and programs that showcase the breadth and diversity of experiences in our community. This year,…
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…
CAAM Pick ’83 and Alone’ Spotlights the Bhutanese Climate Crisis at the 2022 PBS Short Film Festival
Stream this and dozens of other films on the PBS website through July 22.
Vincent Chin and the Roots and Future of Asian American Activism
A trip to the Midwest to mark a historic event provides a glimpse into the past and future of our community.