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Tea House Salon

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