Last week, CAAM announced the start of pre-sales for the CAAMFest 2018 Opening Night Film and Gala, Closing Night Film and our All-Access Pass. Starting today, you can also buy pre-sales tickets to the CAAMFest Centerpiece Documentary and Narrative films. The early bird prices listed below are valid April 3rd - April 11th unless otherwise noted. Celebrate CAAMFest's 36th anniversary and expanded programs and experiences at the CAAMFest Launch Party on Wednesday, April 11th at Origin SF. Stay tuned to CAAM's website and Facebook page for the latest news and updates about everything we have in store for you this APA Heritage Month.

CENTERPIECE NARRATIVE: "BITTER MELON" (WORLD PREMIERE)

CAAM presents the World Premiere of San Francisco filmmaker H.P. Mendoza's tragicomedy BITTER MELON on Saturday, May 12th and Saturday, May 19th in San Francisco. The film follows a family’s attempts to right their wrongs, resulting in the discovery of many unsavory truths. The dark, quirky revenge comedy turns into exercise in empathy and exploration of family cycles.

Screenings:
Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 6:50 PM at the Kabuki AMC in San Francisco
Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 7:30 PM at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 6:30 PM at the Piedmont Theater in Oakland

Pre‐sale Tickets:
General Public: $18
CAAM Members: $15

CENTERPIECE DOCUMENTARY: ORIGIN STORY (WEST COAST PREMIERE)

Watch the West Coast Premiere of Kulap Vilaysack's documentary ORIGIN STORY at CAAMFest36. At 14, Kulap Vilaysack discovered that the man she called father was in fact not. Now a successful actor, director, and podcaster, Kulap embarks on a quest that takes her from Minnesota and the Mekong to disentangle family secrets and the decade-long emotional paralysis that has caused a rift with her mother.

Screenings:
Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 6:00 PM at the Kabuki AMC in San Francisco
Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 2:10 PM at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco

Pre‐sale Tickets:
General Public: $18
CAAM Members: $15

JOIN US AT CAAMFEST36’S LAUNCH PARTY ON APRIL 11TH AT ORIGIN SF

CAAMFest is back and more exciting than ever in its 36th year! Come help us celebrate the official launch of CAAMFest 2018 on Wednesday, April 11th, 7 PM-10 PM at Origin SF. Be among the first to grab a festival guide and see the full schedule of films, parties and special events. Meet friends and mix with local filmmakers while sipping on a drink and getting down to the hottest beats. This party is for guests 21+. Tickets are available online and will be available for purchase at the door. RSVP on Facebook.

Tickets:
General: $10
CAAM Sponsors and Sustaining Members: $5

EXPERIENCE EVERY MOMENT OF CAAMFEST36 WITH THE CAAMFEST ALL-ACCESS PASS

Experience every moment of CAAMFest36, including Opening Night, Centerpiece, Directions in Sound music showcase as well as admission to over 100 film screenings by getting the CAAMFest All-Access Pass.*

Pre‐sale Price:
General Public: $475
CAAM Members: $425

*Restrictions apply.

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