With the announcement that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) will be closing down operations after the elimination of its federal funding, we at...| CAAM Home
Ada Tseng says she partially wrote the book, Breaking Into New Hollywood: A Career Guide to a Changing Industry (Simon and Schuster), for Asian American children and their immigrant parents. As an entertainment reporter, Tseng spent years covering elusive career pathways and connecting with Asian Am| CAAM Home
The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible.| CAAM Home
With Congress’ vote to approve the rescissions request, we at CAAM would like to express our deep disappointment with the decision to eliminate previously approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Through the elimination of funding to CPB, CAAM stands to lose 40% of our annual bu| CAAM Home
The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible.| CAAM Home
Sue Ding Sue Ding is a filmmaker and visual artist based in Los Angeles. Her work explores race, gender, and diaspora through the lens of visual culture and place-based storytelling. Sue directed the short documentaries The Claudia Kishi Club (SXSW) and Makeover Movie (IDFA), as well as| CAAM Home
Nearly 4,000 people packed the theaters for four days of film programming in San Francisco! We had three sold-out CAAMFest screenings including Opening Night film Third Act directed by Tadashi Nakamura, Closing Night narrative Yellow Face starring Daniel Dae Kim, Francis Jue and Shannon Tyo, and do| CAAM Home
We are proud to announces Don Young as the Center for Asian American Media's new Executive Director. After a nationwide search led by our Board of Directors and the search firm Koya Partners, the Board has selected Young, a seasoned documentary producer and 30 year veteran of CAAM, who previously se| CAAM Home
If you’re not immediately familiar with the name David Henry Hwang, you’re likely familiar with his work. The legendary playwright has made waves for...| CAAM Home
Bitterroot is a film that delves into the quiet yet profoundly emotional life of Lue, a Hmong man grappling with the aftermath of a failed marriage. Seeking solace and a fresh perspective, Lue cares for his aging mother in the serene landscape of rural Montana. After losing his job, he retreats furt| CAAM Home
Third Act, the latest film from second-generation documentarian Tad Nakamura turns the lens inward, exploring his own father exploring Robert Nakamura’s story with remarkable intimacy. Known as the “Godfather of Asian American Media,” Nakamura dedicated his career to amplifying underrepresented Asia| CAAM Home
Asian American Online Screening Events with PBS Stations As of May 6, 2020 Please note: Hyperlinks take you to the event page Noted where guests from the film and/or filmmakers are participating. If not listed, stations may be using local partners or guests Please note the t| CAAM Home
The 2025 Academy Awards are coming up and with it, we reflect on the year’s films and the state of Asian and Asian American...| CAAM Home
Clear your calendars! CAAMFest will take place May 8-11, 2025 during San Francisco’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The completely in-person program will feature a wide array of films and panels, plus other arts and cultural events. This year, all CAAMFest screenings, panel| CAAM Home
COMMUNITY/EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH | SCREENINGS/EVENTS | THE TEAM | RESOURCES AND LINKS | CONTACT About the Series Asian Americans delivers a bold, new perspective on the Asian American experience that will surprise, move and inspire audiences. The five-part documentary series from PBS traces the| CAAM Home
Get to know Tad Nakamura, a second-generation Asian American filmmaker carrying on the legacy of bringing our stories to light.| CAAM Home
As I reflect upon 18 years as Executive Director of CAAM, I am filled with gratitude and appreciation for the close relationships and shared values of so many – Staff, Board, community leaders, donors, and lovers of film – who have comprised the community that has supported CAAM’s work over the full| CAAM Home
INTERIOR CHINATOWN is now on Hulu! We sat down with author and showrunner Charles Yu to get the scoop on adapting this award-winning novel to the screen.| CAAM Home
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Fremont area native Lauren Lola interviews director Sean Wang about his debut feature-length coming of age film, Dìdi (弟弟)| CAAM Home
