Short Takes: Examining the Origins of Asian American Storytelling
As Asian Americans continue to break new ground across all forms of media, we’re witnessing a wave of voices and stories that are bringing…
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The Authors of “Rise” on Documenting Three Decades of Asian American Pop History
March 2020 marked a crossroad for Asian America, particularly in the pop culture world. Crazy Rich Asians had come out about a year and…
The Godfather of Asian American Blogging, Phil Yu
If there is a Godfather of Asian American blogging, it is Phil Yu—a.k.a., Angry Asian Man. Yu, who runs the 20 year-old blog and…
“The Claudia Kishi Club” Documentary Focuses on “The Baby-Sitters Club” Character That Inspired a Generation of Asian Americans
How the fictional Japanese American teen inspired a generation of creatives… and a new documentary on Netflix.
CAAM and AAJA Live Screening Winners Announced
Angela Sun, Phil Yu and Sonia Narang will present their projects at a live screening at the AAJA national convention on August 12, sponsored by CAAM. Followed by feature-length documentary, Off the Menu: Asian America, directed by Grace Lee and co-produced by CAAM and KQED.
CAPE’s #I Am Campaign
The good folks at CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) bring you a bunch of original web videos this month (aka Asian Pacific…
A Big Thank You to Our Community
It wouldn’t be right to kick off SFIAAFF30 without a proper thanks to all of you who make this Festival happen. To our community of CAAM fans and supporters, THANK YOU!
SFIAAFF ’11 Replay: Race & Immigrant Experience in Comic Books Panel
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.
CAAM Member Spotlight: Phil Yu
Dear world, please meet…..Phil yu.