Between Visibility and Erasure

Diverse representation in film and TV has come a long way, but lately it feels like we’re sliding backward. Studios are retreating into old habits, and in a country that seems increasingly allergic to conversations about diversity, filmmakers from underrepresented communities are left wondering: where do we go from here? As the contraction of DEI continues, AAPI storytelling is at a crossroads. Join us for a conversation with Dino-Ray Ramos, journalist and founder of DIASPORA, alongside filmmakers as they unpack what authentic representation means and discuss whether or not AAPI storytellers still need to wear their cultural identity on their sleeve in order to be seen.

Featuring Schuyler Bailar (Participant, The A List) Kristina Wong (Participant, The Auntie Sewing Squad Resistance Playbook) & Valerie Soe (Director, The Auntie Sewing Squad Resistance Playbook), Jaskaran Singh (Director, Jersey Boy) in conversation with Dino-Ray Ramos (Founder, DIASPORA).