‘Off the Menu’ Contest: Share Your Favorite Asian American Recipe
Submit your original Asian American recipe to the Center for Asian American Media for a chance to win $100 gift certificates to Williams Sonoma, Umami Mart or Chronicle Books.
ITVS Diversity Development Fund Now Open
Receive up to $15,000 in funding for a single documentary made by a producer of color. Submit your application by November 13, 2015.
White House Launches AAPI #ActToChange Anti-Bullying Campaign
“Have you been bullied or know someone who has? Been teased for the way you look, what you wear, what you eat, where you’re from, how you talk, or other stereotypes? It’s not okay. Know that you are not alone and together we can make a difference. Learn about it. Talk about it. Stop it.”
‘Off the Menu: Asian America’ Premieres Nationally on PBS December 8
The feature documentary tells the rich stories behind Asian Pacific Americans and food, directed by award-winning filmmaker Grace Lee.
Priyanka Chopra Crosses Over in ABC’s Quantico
With the second-biggest film industry in the world, there is often conversation about the right Bollywood star who can cross-over to American entertainment.
CAAM Supported POV Documentary “When I Walk” Wins Emmy
Filmmaker Jason DaSilva, who has multiple sclerosis, wins Emmy and dedicates it to “all people with disabilities who put themselves out on screen. You are changing the face of media today. Keep on.”
Ken Jeong Pounces into Primetime with “Dr. Ken”
The show is based on Jeong’s pre-celebrity life as an actual medical doctor in Los Angeles.
Some Sizzling End of Summer Tracks from Richie Menchavez Of Traktivist!
End of summer with some heat with these tracks from our Asian American music community!
Local Artists join Centerpiece Artist Spotlight
Local artists Gene Luen Yang, Thien Pham and Jason Shiga join Greg Pak at this weekend’s CAAMFest San Jose. These celebrated artists are redefining and expanding Asian American representation in the comic book world, paving the way for the next generation of API creatives.
Apply for the CAAM Documentary Fund
CAAM is now accepting proposals for documentary projects. Submit by October 13, 2015.
Win a Copy of “The Hundred Year Flood,” a New Novel by Matthew Salesses
Win a copy of Matthew Salesses’ critically acclaimed new novel, “The Hundred Year Flood.”
POP Into September With Richie Menchavez of Traktivist
This week’s installment is all about POP music!