What I Learned at the First Convening of Asian American Filmmakers in the South
Filmmaker and writer Steve Haruch reflects on attending first convening of Asian Americans makers from the South.
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Meet the Asian and Asian American Nominees for the 2018 Oscars!
We speak to Kazuhiro Tsuji, Ru Kuwahata, Ramsey Naito, and Ren Klyce about their work that earned them Oscar nominations this year.
Now Available: “The Chinese Exclusion Act” PBS Documentary’s Community Conversation Kit
Host a community screening of the film, “The Chinese Exclusion Act,” and use our new community resource kit with a discussion guide and more.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with CAAM
Learn more about some of the inspiring Asian and Asian American filmmakers, actresses, artists and more!
First Convening of Asian American Filmmakers in the South
On Tuesday, CAAM hosted a convening of Asian American filmmakers, community organizations, and media arts organizations based in the American South: “Beyond Borders: Diverse…
“A Different Pond”‘s Bao Phi and Thi Bui in Conversation
The poet and illustrator of the Caldecott Honor children’s book discuss growing up Vietnamese American and why they became artists.
2018 Southern Asian American Documentary Filmmakers Convening
“Beyond Borders: Diverse Voices of the American South” will bring together Asian American filmmakers from the South to build a network.
CAAMFest Moves to May! Save the Date: May 10-24
The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is pleased to announce that CAAMFest 2018 will take place May 10-24 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Martin Yan’s “Yan Can Cook” back on TV in time for Valentine’s Day & Lunar New Year
The new season, “Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom” and “Taste of Malaysia with Martin Yan” premieres February 14, 2018 (check local listings) on PBS.
Introducing Tanya Yule, CAAM’s new Public Broadcasting Preservation Fellow
Our fellow will digitize Asian American documentaries from the 80s and beyond that aired on PBS programs such as American Experience, Frontline, and Independent Lens.
Writer Bao Phi and Illustrator Thi Bui Win Caldecott Honor for “A Different Pond”
Thi Bui was featured on a children’s book and graphic novels panel at CAAMFest 2017
CAAM 2017 DOCUMENTARY FUND AWARDS
The new awardees include “Chinatown Rising,” “Jaddoland” and “Random Acts of Legacy.”