CAAM
@caamedia.bsky.social
Center for Asian American Media - Nonprofit organization uplifting stories from Asian America
This #GivingTuesday, your support keeps CAAM a vital home for Asian American media, even in uncertain times. We’re moving forward with the purpose that inspired our creation—building a community where storytelling thrives. Donations matched up to $10K!
Hi Bluesky! What movies or shows are you going to watch this Thanksgiving weekend? 🍿
Meet the second cohort of CAAM’s Building Bridges Documentary Fund! $1M will support 16 Fellows sharing stories from U.S. Muslim communities, with support from the Doris Duke Foundation.
CAAM’s Campaign for the Future of Storytelling is an ambitious fundraising initiative: to build on our promise to strengthen and sustain vital stories about Asian America, now and in the future. Please consider making a fully tax-deductible gift to CAAM. caamedia.org/caams-campai...
BREAKING INTO NEW HOLLYWOOD by Ada Tseng (our CAAMFest 2025 web editor) and Jon Healy drops today! Read our in-depth Q&A on how this book is especially helpful for Asian Americans 📙 caamedia.org/blog/2025/08...
Ada Tseng on Breaking Into New Hollywood as an Asian American
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 ent...
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We did it! Thanks to you, CAAM raised more than $25K in our match challenge, even as public media faces devastating cuts. Your support ensures Asian American stories continue to be seen, heard, and celebrated nationwide. Thanks for believing in the power of storytelling to inspire hope and change.
Journalists: If you're at #AAJA2025 come to our Filmmaker Collab on Saturday with CAAM, @aadocnetwork.bsky.social and Prisca 🎥 RSVP for the details ttps://form.typeform.com/to/lfNiCkjB
We are deeply disappointed by Congress' vote to take back funding for public media. But we remain committed to elevating Asian American stories.
It's your last chance to speak up for public media! The House will vote today or tomorrow to take back public media funding. Contact your representative now and urge them to vote NO on rescissions actionnetwork.org/letters/save... #publicmedia
The Senate is expected to vote this week to take back funding from public media. Contact your Senator today and tell them to vote NO on the rescissions bill. Go here to contact with with one click actionnetwork.org/letters/save... #ProtectMyPublicMedia
Public media is under threat. The Senate will vote by July 18 on whether to clawback funding for public media, which includes much of our work to uplift stories about Asian Americans. Call your Senator today and tell them to vote NO on CPB rescission tinyurl.com/CAAM-PublicM... #PublicMedia
The Senate will vote within days on a proposal to cut funding for public media. We're urging you to call your Senator today and urge them to vote NO on the CPB rescissions bill and save Asian American stories. #ProtectMyPublicMedia
This Fourth of July, remember that Asian American stories are American stories
Watch the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on public media rescissions #ProtectMyPublicMedia www.appropriations.senate.gov/hearings/a-r...
A Review of the President’s Special Message of June 3, 2025 | United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
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Today's the day. Congress is expected to vote on the whether to cut funding to public media. If you care about public media programs -- including those about Asian American experiences -- call your representative now. Go to ProtectMyPublicMedia.org and get connected. #ProtectMyPublicMedia
Public media funding is under threat in the next few days. Read on to learn what this means, how it affects CAAM’s work, and how you can voice your opinion #ProtectMyPublicMedia
We know what you'll do for a Trader Joe's mini-tote bag. All you need to do for a chance to get one of ours is fill out the CAAMFest survey! On Friday, we'll be choosing a lucky person to get one ⭐
Apply by May 18 for the Building Bridges Documentary Fund! Get financial support for nonfiction films about what it means to be #Muslim in the United States, thanks to the Doris Duke Foundation caamedia.org/building-bri...
Building Bridges Documentary Fund
Building Bridges Documentary Fund Films 2024-25 Our Building Bridges Application is now open through 11:59 p.m. PDT Sunday, May 18, 2025 at ! Please visit our Submittable page to submit your applic...
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CAAM is launching a $15 million campaign to empower the future of storytelling about #AsianAmericans. We're $8M in—but we need your help to go the distance caamedia.org/caams-campai...
CAAMFest Closing Night film YELLOW FACE in the @sfchronicle.com - Read the interview with @danieldaekim.bsky.social and find out why this 3x Tony nominated play is esp. relevant now. www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
Why Daniel Dae Kim believes ‘Yellow Face’ resonates in today’s political climate
The Korean American actor and producer talks about his history-making Tony Award nomination for “Yellow Face” and using his visibility for social change.
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🎥 #FundingMonday Spotlight Creating a documentary about Muslim life in the U.S.? @caamedia.bsky.social ’s Building Bridges Fund supports your vision with grants between $10K–$100K. Deadline: May 18 → buff.ly/Qa0Xogt Discover more funds at Doc Funding Hub → buff.ly/MiNVgwe #DocFundingHub #Docs
Building Bridges Documentary Fund
Building Bridges Documentary Fund Films 2024-25 Our Building Bridges Application is now open through Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM PDT! Please visit our Submittable page to submit your…
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CAAMFest is coming! May 8-11 in San Francisco, featuring films from Asian America and beyond. See the full lineup and get tickets at CAAMFest.com
Filmmakers and film lovers! Who's going to #CAAMFest ? It's May 8-11 in San Francisco 📽️🦀🎞️
April is Hmong Heritage Month. Did you know the #CAAMFest Centerpiece Narrative BITTERROOT features a predominantly Hmong cast and Hmong community in Montana worked closely with the filmmakers? caamedia.org/blog/2025/04...
‘Bitterroot’ Is a Tale of Self-Discovery Through Community
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 f...
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CAAMFest is less than 2 weeks away! What's your favorite part about going to a #filmfestival? 📽️🍿🎞️
"The culture had moved toward the play..." Playwright David Henry Hwang on why his classic play YELLOW FACE starring @danieldaekim.bsky.social hits differently in 2025 caamedia.org/blog/2025/04...
A Satirical Look at Identity and the Roles We Play in ‘Yellow Face’ Starring Daniel Dae Kim
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 his writing and advocacy, becoming the first Asian...
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The CAAMFest film Bitterroot delves into the quiet yet profoundly emotional life of a Hmong man grappling with the aftermath of a failed marriage, and a journey of self-discovery and healing through community. Learn more from the filmmakers on the blog: caamedia.org/blog/2025/04...
‘Bitterroot’ Is a Tale of Self-Discovery Through Community
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 f...
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