Educators Are Creating “Who is American?” Chinese Exclusion Act Curriculum
“Curriculum development for the project is underway with educational leaders from the Bay Area.”
Public Media
“The Chinese Exclusion Act” — A New Film About A 19th-Century Law With 21st-Century Lessons
“The greatest thing to have learned is that across time, the Chinese were standing up every step of the way.” -co-director Li-Shin Yu.
Announcing 2016/2017 Documentary Fund Awards
CAAM is proud to announce the Spring 2016 and Winter 2017 CAAM Documentary Fund Awards:
CAAM-Supported Films at #CAAMFest35
Throughout CAAM’s history, the organization has supported documentary films and filmmakers through funding and by co-producing films.
Asian American Filmmakers at Sundance Demonstrate Excellence in Storytelling
“It’s really a remarkable time for talent to arise and for stories to be shared all across the way.”
CAAMFest 2017 Members Sneak Preview
Support from members and the general public allows CAAM to produce and present compelling and innovative stories by and about Asian Americans for a diverse world.
CAAM Documentary Fund Open Call February 1-March 20
Here’s your chance to get your documentary funded! Applications open February 1, 2017.
Catch 9-Man and My Life in China in time for Lunar New Year
Join World Channel, America ReFramed and CAAM in the sharing family and community stories from two award-winning filmmakers.
Asian American Media Milestones in 2016
“Future generations can look back at 2016 as the year that Asian American representation finally became a topic of conversation.”
Sandra Oh, Grace Lee & Others Talk Asian American Representation and Authentic Storytelling in Hollywood
Asian Americans are becoming more involved in the conversation, making their voices heard after years of being underrepresented in television, film, and media.
Filmmaker Amitabh Joshi sheds Light on Unlikely Hero in Nepal
The story of Tashi, who wants to bring electricity to a remote village in Nepal near the border of Tibet, is highlighted in this documentary, which airs on World Channel on Sunday, November 13.
CAAM and NBCUniversal Host “Expanding the Conversation: Asian Americans in Media” Panel Nov. 2 in Los Angeles
“We hope this conversation will spark real change within the media industry.” — Stephen Gong
