Tea House Salon
- Industry
- 450 mins
CAAM is reviving the rich tradition of the tea salon. Rooted in a history that spans West Asia to East and Southeast Asia, this gathering brings together filmmakers and industry partners who are pushing the boundaries of storytelling and championing the communities behind it. Together, we’ll reflect on the future of filmmaking, inspired by the shared belief that some of the most nourishing conversations happen over a cup of tea.
Agenda: Saturday, May 9
9:30 AM Registration & Refreshments
10:00 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:15 AM Building Bridges from Within and Beyond the Muslim Community
11:30 AM Demystifying AI in Filmmaking
12:30 PM Break for Bites
1:30 PM Successfully Short, in partnership with A-doc
2:45 PM Between Visibility and Erasure
In this program
Between Visibility and Erasure
Diverse representation in film and TV has come a long way, but lately it feels like we’re sliding…
Successfully Short
In partnership with A-Doc CAAM, Firelight Media, and A-Doc all have initiatives that provide funding for short documentaries….
Demystifying AI in Filmmaking
It’s hard to not get swept up in the frenzy of AI, but all the noise can obscure…
Building Bridges From Within and Beyond the Muslim Community
What is the role of community in sustaining a film from idea to distribution? In this conversation we’ll…
Dates & Times
KOHO Creative Hub
May 9, 2026
9:30 am
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