“We are thrilled and deeply appreciative to receive this grant from the MacArthur Foundation, joining a national network of organizations supporting non-fiction storytellers whose voices and perspectives have been largely absent from the national narratives for far too long, and which are of vital importance to the future of the nation,” said CAAM Executive Director Stephen Gong. This grant will support the CAAM Future Fund, a program that will provide development, production, and outreach grants for projects produced by Asian American directors and producers, and work with an Asian American filmmaker network to provide mentoring and professional development opportunities for emerging filmmakers. Learn more on our blog.

Educators and institutions, As you head back to school, CAAM is happy to offer a 25% discount on DVD rentals or purchases from our extensive films for educators catalog, a collection of more than 250 titles to help you facilitate conversations about the rich diversity of the Asian American experience in your classrooms and libraries, while supporting Asian American filmmakers and storytellers. Browse our catalog and simply use the discount code "backtoschool" now through the end of September. Please contact Tabitha Owyang at distribution@caamedia.org if you have questions or read more here.

"I hope as they are watching they come to see that it’s less about me and more of a love letter and tribute to my mom and her family and our heritage." - Thao Nguyen on what she hopes viewers will take away from NOBODY DIES

Don't miss your chance to experience the world premiere of the CAAM-funded documentary NOBODY DIES and a special acoustic performance by the film's subject, acclaimed Vietnamese American musician Thao Nguyen of Thao and the Get Down Stay Down on Thursday, September 7th in San Francisco. We recently interviewed Thao about the documentary, her trip to Vietnam with her mom, and her influences. Get a sneak peek of the film by watching the film's trailer on Vimeo. Buy tickets on the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco's website.

GOOK, Director Justin Chon's newest film and CAAMFest 2017 favorite
will open in San Francisco (Alamo Drafthouse Cinema), and Berkeley (Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas) this Friday, August 25th with Producer James Yi and cinematographer Ante Cheng in attendance. GOOK, which Chon wrote, directed and stars in, is his attempt at making sense of the LA Riots 25 years later. The film offers up a timely, intimate portrait of this unlikely family where race isn’t a theoretical abstraction and where “race relations” aren’t just about clashes on the street. Read Chon's interview with writer Julianne Hing. Tickets available here.

In addition to receiving earlier entry to the LUCKYRICE San Francisco Feast, VIP ticket buyers will also be treated to a complimentary screening of episode 2 (Asian Farm to Table) of the CAAM-funded series LUCKY CHOW with LUCKYRICE founder and LUCKY CHOW creator/host Danielle Chang and special guests. Season 2 explores how deeply Asian culture and cuisine are rooted in our everyday lives. Buy VIP tickets here.

Every month, XFINITY International features a specially curated collection of Asian-American movies and cinema, including filmmaker spotlights, television shows, and films. The August filmmaker spotlights include filmmakers of Asian action films, from cult classics, to independent shorts. Visit the XFINITY International blog to learn more about Bao Tran's experience and inspiration as an Asian-American filmmaker. Comcast subscribers can watch THE CHALLENGER this month in the "New York, New York" collection on the International destination and with XFINITY Stream on your X1. Love Filmmaker Spotlights? Visit the XFINITY Asia website to find out more.

Filmmaker and actor Brian Yang produced the widely popular documentary LINSANITY (CAAMFest 2013 Opening Night Film), about NBA basketball player Jeremy Lin and the global craze known as "Linsanity." XFINITY International's August filmmaker spotlight features Yang's journey as a filmmaker and his take on the state of Asian-American cinema. Comcast subscribers - watch LINSANITY this month in the "New York, New York" collection on the International destination and with XFINITY Stream on your X1. Visit the XFINITY Asia website for more filmmaker spotlights.

SUPERFROG Project presents the 5th annual Japan Film Festival of San Francisco, September 1st-10th at New People Cinema in San Francisco Japantown. Enjoy premiere screenings of the newest Japanese live action and animation films, special appearances and Q&As with film directors. This year, CAAM is proud to co-present LOVE AND GOODBYE HAWAII, THE TOKYO NIGHT SKY IS ALWAYS THE DENSEST SHADE OF BLUE, CLOSE-KNIT, and MY DAD AND MR. ITO. Learn more here.