UPCOMING EVENTS
Visual Communications Celebrates Its 40th Edition of the LA Asian Pacific Film Festival
The 40th VC Film Fest, also known as the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, is dedicated to its founding Executive Director, Steve Tatsukawa. His impact, humor, and positive influence are remembered through shared stories and memories, ensuring his legacy for future generations. The festival honors elder cultural workers and connects them with current and emerging artists who continue to empower communities and challenge perspectives.
AAMA is a Community Partner for VAALA's Viet Book Fest 2024
The Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association is hosting the third edition of Viet Book Fest. This one-day event celebrates Vietnamese diasporic literature. It will feature opportunities for attendees to meet authors and get their books signed. There will also be a section dedicated to book purchases, facilitated by the official bookseller, LibroMobile.
CAAMFest 2024: LIFTING TRUTHS IN OUR STORIES
CAAMFest 2024 is a celebration of diverse, true stories reflecting our experiences. It provides a platform for individuals to share their truths and perspectives, fostering understanding amid misinformation. The festival honors brave storytellers, acknowledging the range of emotions their stories encapsulate. It stands as a testament to our shared humanity and the power of storytelling.
Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience (APFE) Returns to Austin for 6th Time at Official SXSW '24 Listing
The 2024 Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience (APFE) @ SXSW celebrated six years at the South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW) by recognizing AANHPI filmmakers, storytellers, creatives, and community leaders at a fun and engaging networking reception.
Co-hosted with local lead partner, the Austin Asian American Film Festival, in conjunction with the Taiwan Beats Showcase Day Party, the festive event was held at Palm Door on Sixth, where over 200 creatives, industry executives, SXSW filmmakers, influencers, local Austin and Texas-area AANHPI filmmakers, community leaders, and AANHPI allies and supporters, gathered for informal networking and connecting.
APFE Celebrates 20th Edition in Park City
Three events celebrating two decades marking one impactful weekend – this was the Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience (APFE) 20th Edition in Park City, Utah.
Held over the opening weekend (alongside the Sundance and Slamdance Film Festivals from January 19-21, 2024), over 50 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander films and filmmakers who presented their projects at these festivals were honored and recognized at three APFE events:
Amplify Asian’s Asian Texan BBQ Night
Filmmakers Forum and Fireside Chat at the Sunrise House
“Meet the Filmmakers” Reception and 20th Edition Celebration at Alpine Distilling
Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience Caps 2023 Festival Season at the 24th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival
The Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience (APFE) partnered with Pacific Arts Movement (PacArts) for the Filmmakers Brunch at their 24th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA on November 5.
#APANYC 2023 Rocks The Big Apple as Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience Comes to Tribeca
The Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience (APFE) celebrated AANHPI filmmakers, storytellers, creatives and community leaders at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City (#APANYC).
Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience Takes California
The Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience (APFE) celebrated AANHPI filmmakers, storytellers, creatives and community leaders at both the 39th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival in Los Angeles and the 2023 CAAMFest in San Francisco, California.
Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience @ South By Southwest Film Festival
The 2023 Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience in Austin celebrated five years at the South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW) with festivities recognizing AAPI filmmakers, storytellers, creatives and community leaders.
Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience @ Sundance 2023
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2023 | 11am - 2pm MST | Pretty Bird (Park City, UT)
Event Program:
11:00 - 11:10 MST | WELCOME REMARKS
Organizers Welcome: Kollaboration, CAPE, VC, CAAM, David Magdael & Associates, Laarni Dacanay
Pretty Bird Chef Viet Pham Welcome
11:10 - 2:00pm MST | APFE 20th ANNIV FILMMAKER LUNCHEON HOSTED BY PRETTY BIRD
2023 AAPI Sundance & Slamdance Film Festival Filmmaker Recognition
Partner Org & Sponsor Recognition
Closing Remarks
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2023 | 2pm - 4pm MST | Sunrise Collective (Park City, UT)
2:00 - 2:20 pm MST | RETROSPECTIVE FIRESIDE CHAT: Then & Now
Sundance 2023 Filmmaker Sing Lee - “The Accidental Getaway Driver”
Sundance 2016 Filmmaker Lulu Wang
2:25 - 2:45 pm MST | RETROSPECTIVE FIRESIDE CHAT: Then & Now
Sundance 2023 Filmmaker
Journalist Richard Lui
2:45 - 2:55 pm MST | APFE Organizing Team Closing Remarks & 2023 Irene Cho Pioneer Award
2:55 - 4:00 pm MST | Networking Mixer
AAMA Co-Partners with TAICCA on 2022 TCCF FORUM: "Can Asian Shows Conquer Global Audiences?"
Moderator: Terris Ko, Advisor, Taiwan Creative Content Agency
Speakers:
Soo Hugh, Showrunner, Executive Producer, and Writer
Jamie Lai, Head of Development & Production of Bound Entertainment