Memoirs of a Superfan Volume 14.7: CAAMFest – A Policy-Maker’s Package of Films for Empathy
“CAAMFest is anchor, lifeboat, society, medicine. Food for thought, and food for heart.” – Ravi Chandra
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Announcing CAAMFest37 Filmmaker Awards
“Yellow Rose,” “Go Back to China,” “Our Time Machine,” “When We Walk” — see who else won at CAAMFest37!
Actor Charles Melton Discusses Filming “The Sun Is Also a Star”
Melton talks about what it was like to be the male romantic lead, what it was like to portray an interracial relationship for a mainstream film, and also his thoughts about humanizing the stories of immigrants in this country.
Memoirs of a Superfan, Volume 14.6: “Chinatown Rising”
This film gives us an “institutional memory,” if you will, of our city’s life, struggles and aspirations.
Adele Free Pham’s “Nailed It” Documentary Now Streaming
The 8 billion dollar nail industry is more than just polish on your fingers.
NEW CAAMFest Program: NBC “Superstore”‘s Nichole Bloom in Conversation with Karen Horne May 11
Nichole Bloom will discuss areas such as her lifelong dream of breaking into the industry, playing Cheyenne on the hit NBC comedy, being an actor of color in new Hollywood, and much more.
Memoirs of a Superfan 14.5: Every Heart is a Rescue Boat
CAAMFest superfan Ravi Chandra previews some of his favorite films from this year’s festival.
Look who’s coming to CAAMFest37!
Swipe to see some of the special guests expected to attend CAAMFest37! See the full list of expected artists who will attend below: …
Memoirs of a Superfan Volume 14.4: Q&A with “Last Sunrise” Director Wen Ren on Chinese Sci-Fi
Chinese cinema has heretofore largely steered clear of science fiction. Wen Ren’s narrative feature, LAST SUNRISE, offers a strong entry in the genre. A…
“Single Parents” actor Jake Choi Will Be on Big Screen in “The Sun Is Also A Star”
“I had this urge, this voice inside that was fighting to lead my body. You know, it was just kind of screaming to express myself. And I think acting helps me do that.” – Jake Choi
Pacific Islander Films on PBS and WORLD Channel this May
“Pacific Heartbeat” Season 8 Films includes “Prison Songs,” “Leitis in Waiting,” “Te Kuhane o te Tupuna,” and “Corridor Four.”
Q&A With Veteran Politician Norman Mineta, Subject of New PBS Documentary “Norman Mineta And His Legacy: An American Story”
“Democracy is not a spectator’s sport. It requires everyone’s active participation. You don’t have to be running for office to be in public service.” – Norman Mineta