Director Emily Jampel on the Viral TikTok Hit “Lucky Fish”
Director Emily May Jampel doesn’t use TikTok, but that hasn’t stopped her short film Lucky Fish from finding a loyal fanbase on the social…
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A Midwestern, LGBTQ Version of the American Dream in “Here, Hopefully”
“There are like immigrants everywhere, even in the rural, smallest town in Iowa. That version of the American Dream is still not represented well enough.” —Hao Zhou, director of “Here, Hopefully”
Asian American Films and More for Pride Month
Happy Pride Month! This June, we are thrilled to share some Asian American queer films on public media, festivals, and online. From captivating movies…
Fanny and Their Ongoing Legacy in Redefining Rock
The question “Who is Fanny?” is one that could have a simple enough answer. They are a rock band active from the late 1960s…
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 14.8: Director Hao Wu on “ALL IN MY FAMILY” and Gay Rights in China
ALL IN MY FAMILY, now streaming on Netflix, is a deep look at Hao Wu’s family accepting his gay identity.
“Out Run” Doc on Leader of the World’s Only LGBT Political Party
Bemz Benedito, leader of an LGBT political party, runs to become the first transgender woman in the Philippine Congress. Catch it on World Channel in June and Comcast in July.
Destined to Document: “AKA Seoul” Director Jon Maxwell on Telling Adoptee Stories
The director’s personal history gave him the vision needed to tell adoptee stories
Join CAAM at Frameline39: June 18-28
CAAM is thrilled to co-present five films at the San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival: Frameline39.
Emmy Nominations 2014: Where Are All the Asians?
Cary Fukunaga, director of HBO’s “True Detective, gets an Emmy nom.
CAAM at Frameline38: June 19-29
Frameline38 returns on June 19 to present an 11-day showcase of the best in LGBTQ cinema. CAAM is pleased to co-present the documentaries Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy and To Be Takei.
LGBT Stories Online
CAAM partners with Frameline to present three short API LGBT films for APA Heritage Month. The films are available online for a year.