Center for Asian American Media

Center for Asian American Media The Center for Asian American Media produces and presents compelling, innovative national stories about the Asian American community.

06/17/2026

“It’s like putting the cheese on top of the broccoli,” says Boston Asian American Film Festival Director Susan Chinsen. Find out how programmers are selecting works in the Asian American film festival world. Watch this clip from CAAM’s Filmmaker Summit panel BEHIND THE CURTAIN: THE ART AND ADVOCACY OF ASIAN AMERICAN FILM PROGRAMMING. Also Featuring Pulkit Datta (International South Asian Film Festival of Canada), Francis Cullado (Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival), and Joseph Carranza (Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival) in conversation with Kayla Wong (Asian American International Film Festival)

Then see the whole discussion on the CAAM Channel or link comment.

Videography by OOF Stories

At the heart of THE GAS STATION ATTENDANT is a daughter’s reflection on her father’s extraordinary journey, from the str...
06/16/2026

At the heart of THE GAS STATION ATTENDANT is a daughter’s reflection on her father’s extraordinary journey, from the streets of India to building a life in America.

This CAAM-funded documentary uses recorded phone calls, home movies, and personal memories to create a moving portrait of family, sacrifice, and the dreams we carry across generations.

Following the Centerpiece Documentary screening at CAAMFest, audiences joined a Q&A moderated by Evelyn Rodriguez with director Karla Murthy, producer Rajal Pitroda, and Nathan Murthy, Karla’s brother and a participant in the film.

If you missed it at CAAMFest, THE GAS STATION ATTENDANT will be screening at the Roxie Theater on Jun. 21 and streaming on PBS' POV begnning Aug.3, link in comment for tickets.

Scroll through the highlights from the screening and conversation.

Photo credits:
Slide 1-2: Bob Hsiang
Slide 3-5: Emily Ordonez

06/16/2026

A Chinese family’s multigenerational trauma unfolds across time, place, and identity. Turning the camera inward, filmmaker Vicky Du traces her family’s mental illness back to the Chinese Communist Revolution of 1949. Spanning Taipei, Taiwan, and New Jersey, Light of the Setting Sun explores iden...

Happening tomorrow in Oakland, catch the screening of PARAMITA at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center! Directed by Kirthi ...
06/11/2026

Happening tomorrow in Oakland, catch the screening of PARAMITA at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center!

Directed by Kirthi Nath, the documentary explores identity, acceptance, and intergenerational healing. Following its screening at CAAMFest 2025, PARAMITA returns for a special community gathering featuring a healing workshop with meditation, reflection, community care circles, and rituals.

RSVP for free, link in first comment.

06/11/2026

“You get in trouble by trying to be good all the time.”

In this clip from BAD ASIANS, GOOD TROUBLE: DISMANTLING THE MODEL MINORITY MYTH, THE A LIST director Eugene Yi shares why embracing mistakes, staying true to yourself, and not waiting for permission are essential to telling meaningful stories.

This conversation is the first full panel recording we're releasing from the 2026 Filmmaker Summit & Industry Hub. Joining Eugene Yi are DJ Rekha (Participant, THE A LIST), H.P. Mendoza (Director, FRUIT FLY, BITTER MELON), Syra McCarthy (Actor, JOSEPHINE), and moderator Dino-Ray Ramos (Founder, DIASPORA) for a thought-provoking discussion on representation, identity, and challenging the model minority myth.

Watch the full panel on the CAAM YouTube channel (link in comments) and stay tuned as we continue sharing conversations from the 2026 Filmmaker Summit & Industry Hub.

06/10/2026

Generations call Robert A. Nakamura the godfather of Asian American film. Tadashi Nakamura calls him Dad. Tadashi turns the camera on his father as they confront art, activism, and aging. From WWII incarceration to cultural awakening and a Parkinson’s diagnosis, Third Act is a tender portrait of l...

06/09/2026

Fresh from CAAMFest the short doc WARREN KING: KING OF CARDBOARD directed by Curtis Chin is now streaming on American Masters PBS

Follow Warren King as he transforms cardboard into intricate sculptural reflections of his Chinese American family’s immigration and his path from engineer to artist. Preparing for a Wisconsin homecoming show, King explores belonging through art.

Filmmakers, looking for funding, mentorship, and support for your next project? Here are some opportunities to explore:🎬...
06/08/2026

Filmmakers, looking for funding, mentorship, and support for your next project? Here are some opportunities to explore:

🎬 NBCU Launch Unscripted Pitch Accelerator
Deadline: June 14, 2026

🎬 Women in Film San Francisco Bar Area: Pitch-A-Pro
Event date: June 15, 2026

🎬 Zhao-Chen Family AAPI Voices Fund
Event date: June 30, 2026

During CAAMFest, we welcomed filmmakers, industry professionals, and emerging creatives to KOHO Creative Hub for our Fil...
06/05/2026

During CAAMFest, we welcomed filmmakers, industry professionals, and emerging creatives to KOHO Creative Hub for our Filmmaker Summit and Industry Hub, a three-day gathering focused on strengthening the ecosystem for Asian American storytellers.

Through panels, workshops, and networking opportunities, participants engaged in timely conversations about the future of public media, Muslim storytelling and community building, the evolving role of technology in filmmaking, and pathways for documentary creators through organizations such as NBCUniversal and A-Doc.

Swipe through to take a look back at some highlights. These are just a few snapshots from the three days. We'll be sharing more photos and video highlights soon.

Photo credits: Joseph McCalip

Today is Day, a national day of action to support the future of local public media.For 46 years, public media has help...
06/04/2026

Today is Day, a national day of action to support the future of local public media.

For 46 years, public media has helped CAAM bring Asian American stories to audiences across the country—providing critical funding for independent documentaries and making them accessible to millions of viewers, free of charge.

Swipe through to see some of the CAAM-funded documentaries that are currently or recently been available for viewing.

📺ASIAN AMERICANS, the groundbreaking five-part documentary series which was recently streamed on PBS during AANHPI Heritage Month

📺HOME IS A HOTEL, an intimate look at inequality in San Francisco through the lives of Single Room Occupancy residents.

📺LIGHT OF THE SETTING SUN, a four-generation family story exploring war, mental health, and healing across China, Taiwan, and the U.S.

📺 LUCKY CHOW, Danielle Chang’s food series now in its 8th season

📺THIRD ACT, the CAAMFest 2025 Opening Night film

As we continue advocating for the future of public media, we remain committed to supporting independent storytellers and sharing the diverse experiences of our communities.

Speak up for public media today! Contact your representatives or share why public media matters to you by going to the link in comment.

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