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.
CAAMFest
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
San Francisco Native Crystal Kwok Examines the Chinese Experience During the Jim Crow South in ‘Blurring the Color Line’
New documentary amplifies the “silent spaces” in America’s Black and white conversations about race
In ‘Bad Axe’ a Cambodian-Mexican Restaurant Family Faces the Pandemic and Their American Dreams
“As a family, we had a lot of conversations about whether or not to have the film because of the potential backlash, privacy and safety issues. Yet, we decided it is the right thing to do.” -David Siev, director of ‘Bad Axe’
Opening Night Film “Free Chol Soo Lee” Spotlights a Forgotten Moment in Asian American Activism
“…We honestly believe that this story has the potential to change the way the public at large sees Asian Americans and how we Asian Americans see ourselves.” – Julie Ha
CAAMFest40 Gala Presentations Will Be Back in Theaters This May
We’re back in theaters May 12-22! Join us for our Opening Night film “Free Chol Soo Lee” and more fresh new programs.
CAAMFest And Chill With Our On-Demand Films
One of the silver linings of our hybrid CAAMFest is that we’re offering more than 30 films and conversations that you can watch from…
Save the Date! CAAMFest 2021 is Coming May 13-23
Mark your calendars! CAAMFest 2021 will take place May 13-23, 2021 with live streaming, on-demand, and drive-in programs. With social distancing for the COVID…
It’s a Wrap! Our First CAAMFest Online Brings Us Together, Virtually
The pandemic forced us to try new ways to connect while sheltering in place. Thank you for making this experiment a success!
How an Online Watch Party Helped Me Connect With the Taiwanese American Experience in “Tigertail”
Once we overcame the initial awkwardness of doing happy hour via laptop, the conversation flowed as if we had all known each other for years.
CAAM’s Entry in PBS Online Film Festival Focuses on Story of Transgender Woman in Pakistan
RANI is a short film about a transgender Pakistani woman who takes care of an abandoned baby. Set in the heart of Karachi, she faces many challenges – yet is determined to do the right thing.
Memoirs of a Superfan Volume 14.3: Shorts – Small Plates That Will Fill You Up
“The stories I watched amused, informed, and expanded me. This year, I only pre-screened about half the shorts in this year’s fest, wanting to save the other half for a premium theater viewing. Honor yourself and our artists by seeing as many of these as you can.” – Ravi Chandra