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7000 MILES: HOMECOMING

Film 7000 MILES: HOMECOMING Directed by Evelyn Obamos This new road trip documentary chronicles Ruby and her band, the Balikbayans as they take a trip to…
Feature Narratives

A SIMPLE LIFE

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Film A SIMPLE LIFE Directed by Ann Hui A film producer (Andy Lau) helps care for his family's lifelong servant (Deanie Ip) after she suffers a…
FORWARD Symposium

Session 1: PAST // PRESENT

Special Event Session 1: PAST // PRESENT Can Asian American mediamakers be empowered to explore the vital issues facing their communities? In what ways does…

ATOMIC CAFE: THE NOISIEST CORNER IN J-TOWN

Film ATOMIC CAFE: THE NOISIEST CORNER IN J-TOWN Directed by Akira Boch, Tadashi Nakamura ATOMIC CAFE is a fascinating story that uncovers how Little Tokyo was an underground hun for the LA's…

BECOMING EDDIE

Film BECOMING EDDIE Directed by Lilan Bowden In 1985 suburban America, a Korean American boy named Yong has trouble fitting in with his classmates who...

BETWEEN THE LINES

Film BETWEEN THE LINES Directed by Amyra Soriano In a world saturated by what if’s and has been’s, a Filipino American daughter delves into home video…
Episodics

BULGE BRACKET

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Film BULGE BRACKET Directed by Christopher Au BULGE BRACKET, which debuted on Amazon Prime Video this summer is a dynamic new project by Emmy awarding-winning…

CALIFORNIA DREAMING

Film CALIFORNIA DREAMING Directed by Sreylin Meas Two women from different backgrounds encounter one another at an oceanfront resort and discover a hidden bond that…
Special Presentations

CENTERPIECE FILM: DEFINITION PLEASE

Film CENTERPIECE FILM: DEFINITION PLEASE Directed by Sujata Day Sujata Day (HBO’s INSECURE) makes her directorial debut in this heartfelt, family dramedy. Written by Day, the film…
Episodics

CHOSEN FAM: SEASON 1

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Film CHOSEN FAM: SEASON 1 Directed by Lindsay Sunada, Natalie Tsui CHOSEN FAM: SEASON 1 is an electric and hilarious new series by Bay Area BIPOC and LGBQT storytellers…
Special Presentations

CLOSING NIGHT FILM: 76 DAYS

Film CLOSING NIGHT FILM: 76 DAYS Directed by Anonymous, Weixi Chen CAAMFest Alum Hao Wu (The Road to Fame) is back with a powerful new documentary that captures the…
Special Presentations

OPENING NIGHT FILM: COMING HOME AGAIN

Film OPENING NIGHT FILM: COMING HOME AGAIN CAAMFest FORWARD is thrilled to open our festival with the US Premiere of Wayne Wang’s new feature, COMING...

Coping and Caring during COVID-19: Aging in Film and in Real Life

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Special Event Coping and Caring during COVID-19: Aging in Film and in Real Life In the best of times, caregiving and aging are difficult topics to broach with our loved ones. In...

COVER/AGE

Film COVER/AGE Directed by Set Hernandez Rongkilyo While universal healthcare is slowly being embraced in the United States, proposals leaving out elderly undocumented immigrants impact…
Feature Documentaries

CURTAIN UP! (w/ MOM FIGHT)

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Film CURTAIN UP! (w/ MOM FIGHT) CURTAIN UP! is a charming documentary that follows elementary school kids in New York's Chinatown as they prepare…

DANCING ON MY OWN

Film DANCING ON MY OWN Directed by Alexandra Cuerdo DANCING ON MY OWN is a love letter to the queer Asian experience, inspired by New York’s radical...

DRIVE-IN DAY 1: FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION

Special Event DRIVE-IN DAY 1: FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION In celebration of Filipino American History Month, CAAM will showcase two world premieres that celebrate a music icon…

DRIVE-IN DAY 2: HONG KONG CINEMA SHOWCASE

Special Event DRIVE-IN DAY 2: HONG KONG CINEMA SHOWCASE CAAM is thrilled to present our first slate of in-person experience since the pandemic started. Working closely with...