Get to Know Don Young, CAAM’s Director of Programs and One of the Newest Members of the Academy
Learn more about new Academy member, Don Young, and how he’s seen the documentary film industry change over the past 25 years.
In-Depth
Critical articles, commentaries, analyses.
The Ongoing Legacy of Anna May Wong: Hollywood’s First Asian American Star
“More than ever she stands in for all of the women who were denied an opportunity to practice their craft in an industry that absolutely could not see the value that added what she was giving to storytelling and film.”
Where Are They Now? Part I, Asian American Features: SFIAAFF 2010
In a final look back at SFIAAFF 2010, we take this moment to catch up with the movers and shakers of this industry to recognize not only the work they have already done but to anticipate all of the exciting works to come.
Celebrating Pride Month Through Film: Sex in an Epidemic
SFIAAFF intern Donna Foronda heads out to this year’s Frameline Film Festival screening of SEX IN AN EPIDEMIC.
Desexualized Men and Mothers
I got a chance last year to talk with Professor Celine Parennas Shimizu in an interview about a range of topics, from her current research at Stanford to her most recent film, BIRTHRIGHT.
Memoirs of a Superfan, Vol. 5.4: Perfection
Beautiful memories stand out from a perfect weekend full of memorable films, friends, and events.
Memoirs of a Superfan Vol. 5.3: Today is Special, and Turmeric is Emo
TODAY’S SPECIAL was on the menu, and as director David Kaplan said, the subtle message is that “today is special”. Awww, that’s as sweet as the desserts at the Opening Night Gala.
Slumdog Millionaire-esque "THE MOUNTAIN THIEF" from rising Filipino dir. Gerry Balasta premiere's at SFIAAFF!
Gerry Balasta’s debut film THE MOUNTAIN THIEF uses a docu-fictional approach— rather than rely on professional actors, Balasta placed the task of dramatizing slum life into the hands of those who know it best: the actual residents of Patayas, one of the Philippines’ largest dumpsite “towns.”
Memoirs of a Superfan, Volume 5.2: Five Questions for Freida Mock
Freida Mock’s films are full of hope and enthusiasm for the best of human possibilities. Look for her during her conversation with CAAM on Sunday, March 14th.
Memoirs of a Superfan Vol. 5.1: A Festival Forget-Me-Not
SFIAAFF 2010 is a forget-me-not and a valentine, sure to awaken our hearts and minds to the deep currents that move us all.
REPORT CARD: A GLANCE AT ASIAN AMERICAN FILM IN HIGHER EDUCATION
In examining the variety of classes offered at institutions around the nation, Tracy finds some valuable information about the trends, both changing and consistent, in Asian American Film education. A list of interesting factoids that will make you scratch your head.
Book Review: Ghostlife of Third Cinema
What is the current state of Asian American film? And what exactly is Third Cinema? How do these two worlds intertwine? Alvin Shen reviews Ghostlife of Third Cinema, in which author Glen Mimura attempts to address these questions and more.