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WE LIVE HERE SHORTS

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Program WE LIVE HERE SHORTS In WE LIVE HERE, these diverse filmmakers explore who lives in the United States. Often unsung and under-represented,…

WE STAY IN THE HOUSE

Film WE STAY IN THE HOUSE Directed by Kiyoko McCrae Filmmaker Kiyoko McCrae follows mothers who have to balance working from home with taking care of their children.

WHEELCHAIR WENDY

Film WHEELCHAIR WENDY Directed by Shaina Ghuraya An eager-to-please doll in a wheelchair is placed in the perfect world of the narcissistic Barbara, and must…
Narratives

WHITE ELEPHANT + MICHELLE

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Film WHITE ELEPHANT + MICHELLE Directed by Andrew Chung Pooja is a 90’s kid caught in a struggle between her Indian heritage and Canadian nationality. She thinks…
Documentaries

WHO IS LUN*NA MENOH?

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Film WHO IS LUN*NA MENOH? Directed by Jeff Mizushima From her early career in Japan to the underground music scene in Los Angeles. From sculptural designs on…

WONG KAR-WAI AND HIS CINEMATIC LEGACY CONVERSATION

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Special Event WONG KAR-WAI AND HIS CINEMATIC LEGACY CONVERSATION This year at CAAMFest, we are thrilled to celebrate award-winning auteur Wong Kar-Wai. On day 3 of our...
Documentaries

WUHAN WUHAN

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Film WUHAN WUHAN Directed by Yung Chang WUHAN WUHAN is an observational documentary unfolding during February and March, 2020 at the height of the pandemic…

YUAN YUAN AND THE HOLLOW MONSTER

Film YUAN YUAN AND THE HOLLOW MONSTER Directed by Catherine Chen Adorable and touching, YUAN YUAN AND THE HOLLOW MONSTER is a beautiful film by filmmaker Catherine Chen.
Special Presentations

HONG KONG CINEMA SHOWCASE

Program HONG KONG CINEMA SHOWCASE With support from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO), CAAMFest 2021 will showcase and celebrate the…
Gala Presentations

TRY HARDER!

Film TRY HARDER! Directed by Debbie Lum CAAMFest is elated to kick off our 2021 festival with TRY HARDER!, a skillfully crafted documentary by local...
Special Presentations

PACIFIC SHOWCASE

Program PACIFIC SHOWCASE For many years, CAAMFest has partnered with Pacific Islanders in Communication (PIC) to bring stories from the Pacific…
Gala Presentations

SNAKEHEAD

Film SNAKEHEAD Directed by Evan Jackson Leong CAAMFest is thrilled to showcase SNAKEHEAD as our Centerpiece Presentation.
Special Presentations

DIRECT TO TAIWAN

Program DIRECT TO TAIWAN With new support from Taiwan Academy, CAAMFest 2021 is proud to showcase four film including two features and…
Gala Presentations

MANZANAR, DIVERTED: WHEN WATER BECOMES DUST

Film MANZANAR, DIVERTED: WHEN WATER BECOMES DUST Directed by Ann Kaneko Celebrated filmmaker Ann Kaneko is back at CAAMFest with her stunning and eye-opening documentary, MANZANAR, DIVERTED: WHEN WATER…
Gala Presentations

AMERICANISH

Film AMERICANISH Directed by Iman Zawahry In Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, two career-driven sisters (Maryam and Sam) and their newly-immigrated cousin (Ameera) must…
Special Presentations

SPOTLIGHT: DANTE BASCO

Program SPOTLIGHT: DANTE BASCO Every year, CAAM is honored to celebrate someone who has made an indelible mark in the media landscape....
Special Presentations

SPOTLIGHT: EVAN JACKSON LEONG

Program SPOTLIGHT: EVAN JACKSON LEONG Growing up in San Francisco, Filmmaker Evan Jackson Leong quickly learned the meaning of community and the importance…
Special Presentations

SPOTLIGHT: MARGARET CHO

Program SPOTLIGHT: MARGARET CHO In 2021, we celebrate Margaret Cho's legacy with a virtual conversation and the premiere of KOREATOWN GHOST STORY,…