Christina Hodson on Writing the Diverse, Girl Gang Story of “Birds of Prey”
Screenwriter Christina Hodson has been in the entertainment industry for several years, but has gained recent attention for her work on films like Bumblebee. Birds…
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CAAMFest Alum Cathy Yan on the Fantabulous Experience of Directing “Birds of Prey”
In the aftermath of her major breakup from the Joker, the eccentric vigilante Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) finds herself in the unexpected position of…
Getting Real With Ali Wong Benefit Raises Critical Funds for CAAM
Over 30 of CAAM’s major donors, board members, and core supporters got a rare opportunity to meet their favorite comedian, writer, and actress at…
Shouldering the Future Panel at 2020 Sundance Presented by CAAM
Presented by the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) in partnership with Sundance Institute Join us on Sunday, January 26 at the Sundance Film…
Announcing 2020 CAAM Fellows
CAAM is thrilled to announce the new faces of our CAAM Fellowship Program in partnership with the Asian American Documentary Network, or A-Doc, focusing on…
CAAM On Location in Sydney for Lea Salonga in Concert Tour
In November, CAAM was on location in Sydney, Australia to film Tony and Olivier Award-winning singer and Disney legend Lea Salonga in concert. Best…
CAAMFest Alumnus Edwin Chang Explores Immigration and Family in Pixar Directorial Debut “Wind”
“I think the parent-child relationship is so inherently part of who we are, but also, especially in Asian communities, the grandparents are so involved with not just your family. It’s really generations past really helping raise you and teach you about who you are and where you come from.” -Edwin Chang
Increase Your Impact on Giving Tuesday – Donate Today
All donations made today, up to $2,500, will be matched by an anonymous CAAM donor. Donate today at CAAMedia.org/Donate.
The Director and Producer of Pixar’s “Float” Discuss Filipino American Representation and Bringing a Personal Story to Life
On November 12th, Disney+ became available in North America. Apart from access to old favorites, the streaming service also comes with content that cannot…
Recap: CAAM Fellowship Reception NYC
On Thursday, November 14, CAAM held a reception at the beautiful Monarch Theater Restaurant to celebrate the CAAM Fellowship Program. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres were created by Chef Richard Kuo. The event was hosted by Gwen Nguyen & James Bao, CAAM Board Member.
Recap: CAAM Co-hosted Screening of “The LuLu Sessions” and “The Peace Pod Project”
On Friday, October 25, CAAM co-hosted a free screening of S. Casper Wong’s award-winning feature documentary “The LuLu Sessions” in partnership with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Reimagine End of Life Week, and S. Casper Wong.
Paola Mardo Gets Ready to Dive Deeper into the Filipino Diaspora in the Second Season of “Long Distance”
“I feel that there are narratives of the Filipino experience that tend to get told a lot. I think those are important, but I think especially for this season, we are really trying to dive a little bit deeper. It’s not just about being a Filipino person, it’s really about being a person and finding your place in the world.”