Apply by October 21 for the CAAM 2023 Documentary Fund
Submissions are open once again for the CAAM Documentary Fund Open Call from Friday, September 23, 2022 through Friday, October 21, 2022. Please note…
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‘Sushi Nachos’ Kicks Off a New Series of Documentaries Looking at Asian Americans in the South
“It’s about the blend of two cultures: navigation of life through that lens, and the impact on me, my sisters, as well as my parents and their interracial marriage.”
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.
Short Takes September 2022: A Multitude of South Asian Experiences
As someone with mixed-Asian heritage, the topic of representation in media felt almost nonexistent to me growing up. It was rare that I watched…
Dino-Ray Ramos Looks at Favorite Shows Through Fresh Eyes In New ‘Problematic Fave’ Podcast
According to journalist Dino-Ray Ramos, almost any TV show or film can be considered a “problematic fave.” As he pointed out, “There’s so many…
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.
Short Takes Summer 2022: Superheroes, They’re Just Like Us
Short Takes returns this summer, and I’m highlighting some of my favorite pieces of Asian American media that I’ve consumed recently, starting with a TV show that everyone has been talking about since its release: Ms. Marvel.
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.
Watch ‘Who Killed Vincent Chin?’ on Public TV June 20
The 1982 Hate Crime Galvanized a New Generation of Asian Americans to Fight for Justice.
CAAMFest40: Reinventing and Reuniting as We Turn 40
Like any good 40th birthday party, CAAMFest40 was a chance to reconnect with old friends and set the tone for our new chapter
