READY, SET, PITCH! – now accepting applications
READY, SET, PITCH! CAAM is excited to invite Asian American media producers and directors to submit applications for projects of all genres (documentary, narrative…
CAAM Presents
Countdown to SFIAAFF30: Let’s Party!
WHEN: Thursday, February 9, 2012 | 9PM-2AM
WHERE: 111 Minna Gallery
The 30th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) is just around the corner, and what better way to kick things off than with a partaaay! Come out, pick up your hot-off-the-press Festival Mini-Guide, and enjoy some of the Bay Area’s most exciting Asian American DJs.
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!
Happy New Year from CAAM
We at CAAM have been reflecting on an eventful 2011 — we were able to showcase some great artists and their work, help develop…
Food For Thought: Karin Chien’s Open Letter to the PGA
Food for thought: Who gets to be included for awards consideration and who is not? Independent film producer Karin Chien, who is also a great…
A Digital Life
Small digital video cameras like the Flip and mobile devices with video have become one of the most widely used technology to capture life’s everyday moments, for the Himalayan Youth Voices Project, we incorporated these cameras into a workshop. Check it out.
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…
Himalayan Youth Voices Project at CAAM
The Himalayan (Bhutanese, Nepalese & Tibetan) community in the Bay area and nationally has been growing but there isn’t much visibility or authentic representations of these groups in the media. To counter that scarcity of images by and about the Himalayan community, CAAM started the Himalayan Youth Voices Project in partnership with grassroots organization Sahayeta and funding from the Asian Pacific Fund.
Stories to Light Film Series: THE JACK SOO STORY
Your Stories to Light At CAAM our mission is to bring the stories of our communities to light. We are pleased to introduce four…
You Are Invited to the Filipino or Not? Launch Party
On November 10th, we invite you to come celebrate the latest version of Filipino or Not? with us at the Mercury Lounge! The event is FREE with RSVP.
CAAM Co-presentations at 3rd i’s South Asian Film Festival
3rd i’s South Asian Film Festival runs from November 9-13, and we are excited to co-host four films in their program: SEMSHOOK, ASHES, PATANG (THE KITE), and DELHI BELLY.