Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed during the month of May, and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
Take a look at the local and national resources below for oppurtnities:
INDUSTRY RESOURCES
AAPI Filmmaking Organizations
- A-Doc: Asian American Documentary Network – A-Doc is a national network that works to increase the visibility and support of Asian Americans in the documentary field.
- Asian American Film Industry Resources – Asian American Film is a platform to recognize API artists in entertainment featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes insight into the work of Hollywood’s top API directors, screenwriters, producers, actors, etc.
- Asian American Film Lab – Devoted to the promotion and support of gender and racial parity in film and television programming.
- Asian CineVision (ACV) – ACV’s mission is to produce and to exhibit films and video programs about the experience and culture of Asian and Asian American communities and to provide consultation and technical assistance for artists, cultural and media organizations.
- Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) – A nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible.
- Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) – CAPE advances representation for Asian American and Pacific Islander creators and executives in Hollywood
- The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) – Created a Creative Development Directory is that is a centralized resource that supports and advances AANHPI careers and creative work in entertainment.
- Asian American Artist Alliance (AAAA) – Asian American Arts Alliance offers programs that build community and provide resources through peer-learning, collaboration, and professional development, furthering the careers of Asian Americans in the arts and supporting a healthy arts ecosystem.
- Visual Communications – A non-profit organization in the US dedicated to the honest and accurate portrayals of the Asian Pacific American peoples, communities, and heritage through the media arts. Their mission is to develop and support the voices of Asian American and Pacific Islander filmmakers and media artists who empower communities and challenge perspectives.
PROGRAMMING & EXHIBITS
