Ramona Diaz is unapologetic. While filming her latest documentary in the Philippines, she boldly wears pink, the color of progressive candidate Leni Robredo’s presidential campaign, amidst the Marcos dynasty’s resurgence. This defiance, born from a childhood under martial law, fuels her documentary films that uncovers truths that linger in the shadows.
Starring Justin Chon and Jackie Chung, the film focuses on a Korean American man who cares for his ailing mother while trying to master her traditional cooking, based on Chang-rae Lee’s “New Yorker” short story.
CAAM staff and our funded filmmakers featured at NOFF.
The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is now accepting submissions for CAAMFest 2017, March 9 -19, 2017. CAAMFest is the nation’s largest showcase…
Here is our guide to experience, contribute to, and, above all, respect the Mission during CAAMFest 2016.
Seeking passionate volunteers for the biggest Asian American film festival. Meaningful experiences and fun guaranteed. CAAMFest is March 10-20, 2016 in San Francisco and Oakland.
The National Endowment of the Arts grants CAAM $45,000 for CAAMFest 2015.
To support CAAM’s mission to increase cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, CAAM is co-presenting a slate of films, both historic and contemporary, that will draw…
Drumroll please… the 30th SFIAAFF is here! The Festival’s 30th anniversary program celebrates the past, present, and future – not only honoring pioneers in Asian and Asian American media-making, but also new directions in digital and interactive media, sound and youth culture, culinary arts and gaming.
SAVE THE DATES!
When: March 8-18, 2012
Where: San Francisco, Berkeley, and San Jose, CA
The Festival’s 30th anniversary program celebrates the past, present, and future – not only honoring pioneers in Asian and Asian American media-making, but also new directions in digital and interactive media, sound and youth culture.
Submit your film to the 30th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (March 8-18, 2012). Be part of the largest showcase of Asian and Asian American cinema in North America!
Submit your film early and save on entry fees.
Early deadline – Sept 2, 2011
$25 entry fee (Withoutabox upgraded projects save $5)
Late deadline – Sept 30, 2011
$35 entry fee (Withoutabox upgraded projects save $5)
Withoutabox extended deadline (available only through Withoutabox) – Oct 7, 2011
Watch a replay of The “Issues” Issue: Decoding Race and the American Immigrant Experience in Comic Books panel that took place at the 29th SF Int’l Asian American Film Festival.