Short Takes October 2022: Taking Control of the Narrative
As I was reading Constance Wu’s book, Making a Scene, for this month’s edition of Short Takes, there was a particular section that stuck…
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Muslim Americans are Reclaiming Their Identity and Finding Their Voices Again in ‘An Act of Worship’
“This is a movie for Muslims, full stop, and I really hope that people can embrace the idea that we’re our own audience and we’re enough.”
—director Nausheen Dadabhoy
New Documentary ‘Rising Against Asian Hate’ Captures an Unprecedented Moment
“The Asian American community are not victims in this story. I didn’t want to show a community that’s victimized, even though what’s been happening is horrific. But the Asian American community [has] been here fighting for their civil rights for a very, very long time.” —Titi Yu, director of “Rising Against Asian Hate”
Apply by October 21 for the CAAM 2023 Documentary Fund
Submissions are open once again for the CAAM Documentary Fund Open Call from Friday, September 23, 2022 through Friday, October 21, 2022. Please note…
‘Sushi Nachos’ Kicks Off a New Series of Documentaries Looking at Asian Americans in the South
“It’s about the blend of two cultures: navigation of life through that lens, and the impact on me, my sisters, as well as my parents and their interracial marriage.”
CAAM is Supporting 10 New Documentary Films in 2022
CAAM is thrilled to be funding Asian American filmmakers and programs that showcase the breadth and diversity of experiences in our community. This year,…
CAAMFest 2023 Call for Entries – Submit Your Films Now
The Center for Asian American Media is now accepting film and media submissions for the 41st anniversary of CAAMFest! The festival is scheduled for May 11-21, 2023.
Short Takes September 2022: A Multitude of South Asian Experiences
As someone with mixed-Asian heritage, the topic of representation in media felt almost nonexistent to me growing up. It was rare that I watched…
Dino-Ray Ramos Looks at Favorite Shows Through Fresh Eyes In New ‘Problematic Fave’ Podcast
According to journalist Dino-Ray Ramos, almost any TV show or film can be considered a “problematic fave.” As he pointed out, “There’s so many…
Meet the Filmmakers Selected for the WBD Access Early Career Bootcamp
In collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is excited to announce the six filmmakers selected to be a…
CAAM Pick ’83 and Alone’ Spotlights the Bhutanese Climate Crisis at the 2022 PBS Short Film Festival
Stream this and dozens of other films on the PBS website through July 22.
Short Takes Summer 2022: Superheroes, They’re Just Like Us
Short Takes returns this summer, and I’m highlighting some of my favorite pieces of Asian American media that I’ve consumed recently, starting with a TV show that everyone has been talking about since its release: Ms. Marvel.