CAAM’s Year in Interviews (2015)
This year, we had the chance to chat with many independent filmmakers and actors and actresses. In addition, we’re very proud to highlight women filmmakers,…
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Throwback Thursday: 1982 to 2015
From the original festival to 2015, we’ve come a long way. Some of our original filmmakers return this year including Spotlight Honoree Arthur Dong and filmmakers Felicia Lowe and Ruby Yang.
Lunar New Year Memories with StoryCorps
From remembering Tet traditions in Vietnam to Chinese “money dumplings,” here are some vivid Lunar New Year memories and traditions.
Nisei Cartoonist Jack Matsuoka’s Post-WWII Home Movies
Nisei cartoonist Jack Matsuoka took rare footage of postwar Japan as he served in the Military Intelligence Service.
Watch Now: Sikh Captain America Documentary
The short documentary “Red, White, and Beard” is a quirky, lighthearted glance into Sikh Captain America and the man behind this growing phenomenon.
Our Year in Interviews
Our favorite interviews from 2014 include John Cho, Grace Lee, Maggie Q and the young filmmakers from our Muslim Youth Voices Project.
Filipino American Media Makers To Watch, Part I
Part I of the list, by Dino-Ray Ramos.
Emmy Nominations 2014: Where Are All the Asians?
Cary Fukunaga, director of HBO’s “True Detective, gets an Emmy nom.
Freida Mock on ‘Anita’
Freida Lee Mock is an Oscar Award-winning documentary filmmaker (Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision), whose most recent work is Anita: Speaking Truth to…
SFIAAFF30 is Just Around The Corner!
SAVE THE DATES!
When: March 8-18, 2012
Where: San Francisco, Berkeley, and San Jose, CA
The Festival’s 30th anniversary program celebrates the past, present, and future – not only honoring pioneers in Asian and Asian American media-making, but also new directions in digital and interactive media, sound and youth culture.
Jake Shimabukuro: Ukulele Virtuoso
Meet Jake Shimabukuro, 35-year-old Japanese American ukulele sensation from Hawaii. Jake is best known for transforming this simple 4-stringed instrument with his innovative vision toward music and his passion for the ukulele, which he calls “an instrument of peace.” Find out more about Jake this Sunday, January 15th, where he will be featured on CNN’s “The Next List”, and keep checking this space to hear more about the upcoming Jake Shimabukuro documentary, PEACE LOVE UKULELE produced, in part, by CAAM!
Stories to Light Film Series: TIBET IN SONG
At CAAM, our mission is to bring the stories of our communities to light. We are pleased to introduce four new dynamic titles to…