When an independent documentary hits the airwaves on the nation’s public broadcasting channels, it’s the last stage of a years-long journey, supported by undersung…
Cultural heritage institutions and venues around the world will be joining together on October 19, 2019 to celebrate Home Movie Day, an annual celebration…
Dolkar, a 26-year-old Tibetan exile, lives in Delhi and barely remembers the endless grasslands of her homeland. Eighteen years ago, she escaped from Tibet…
“Ang is completely and almost exclusively focused on the human experience. He uses technology to try to augment the ideas. He’s trying to figure out how the use of that technology has a corresponding vibration in the human soul.” – Will Smith
Preserving amateur-made films helps us remember and commemorate our community’s history.
Marky has been a part of the CAAM Fam since 2007, starting off as a DJ for the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival. He has been working with CAAM at various capacities ever since then, as a performer, ambassador, music curator, event producer, and most recently, as Marketing Manager for CAAMFest37.
The Wayne Wang directed and CAAM produced film, Coming Home Again, will be playing at the Busan International Film Festival. “Based on a personal…
Sean talks about how he landed the role as Kazuda, his thoughts about being the first Asian American lead in “Star Wars,” and on working with actor Tzi Ma.
“Another thing I deal with in the film is what do we bring, what traditions, what cultural elements do we bring from the old country, and what do we leave behind? What’s healthier to leave behind and what should we bring with us? What moral standards and everything is healthy to keep?” – Justin Chon
To Chou, she defines authenticity as truth rendered through an intimate understanding of character and setting, both inside and out.
For an entire year I am a filmmaker with a mentor. Every time I ask a question or bring up a challenge I am facing, Mridu will give me a concrete example from her experiences that helps me to figure out what to do. I am constantly reminded that I am not alone.
Celebrate the start of fall with the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) presents at our Fall Member happy hour on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at PianoFight. This is your chance to meet and network with fellow CAAM members and members of CAAM’s team, and learn more about CAAM’s upcoming programs and events.