Engaging New Audiences
How CAAM is sharing Asian American stories with new audiences
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Short Takes December 2022: I’m Still Dreaming of a Non-White Christmas
There’s a new batch of Asian American holiday movies. But do they live up to expectations? And do they need to?
Sana Saif’s ‘Uncle Zaman’ Discovers the Connection Between South Asia and South Texas
“The South Asian culture and the South Texas culture are pretty similar in this need to find community and this tight knit sense of belonging that I think exists in both cultures because of how hospitable both are.”
Centering Our Narratives in 2022
Learn what makes CAAM’s work unique in the growing field of Asian American films
Uplifting Asian American Stories by Developing Filmmakers
How CAAM is nurturing Asian American storytellers at all stages of their careers
Rededicating to Storytelling in 2022
2022 was a year of many milestones for CAAM… and we’re continuing to amplify Asian American narratives
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
Short Takes November 2022: Finding Healing Through Food
Thanksgiving has always looked a little different in my household. While my parents initially attempted to follow the classic American script of turkey, stuffing…
‘my mom (mẹ con)’ Gives a Loving Taste of Growing Up Asian American in the South
“I grew up understanding my Vietnamese identity a lot through food. I think a lot of people within diasporic communities could relate to understanding their specific community through food – through this flavor, this taste, this love and tender care that goes into the food.”
— filmmaker Melanie Ho, whose documentary ‘my mom (mẹ con)’ is now streaming via WORLD Channel.
Kevin Truong Wins 2022 Ready, Set, Pitch!
Kevin Truong’s documentary Mai American is the winner of CAAM’s 2022 Virtual Ready, Set, Pitch! Event, which took place on October 27. This annual…
‘The Fourth World’ Focuses on the Growing Hmong Community in One North Carolina Town
“It would be cool if people saw this film and then say Hickory is a mecca for Asian America.” — filmmaker Nash Consing
Short Takes October 2022: Taking Control of the Narrative
As I was reading Constance Wu’s book, Making a Scene, for this month’s edition of Short Takes, there was a particular section that stuck…