Events & Happenings

Signature Family Meal Experience highlighting the Palestinian Family Meal with Chef Reem Assil of Reems California. 

Family Meal Experience with acclaimed first-generation Korean American 
Chef Haejin of Big Bad Wolf SF for 
a six course dinner experience with wine centered around family and love. 

Moderated by Robert Baltazar, Emman Sadorra, and Jean Lee discuss their experience in NBCU LAUNCH’s talent development programs, and share their valuable insight about breaking into and maintaining a career in the industry as an AAPI content creator.

How do storytellers approach familial relationships to create a narrative that’s true to the trauma and the love within? Join three filmmakers who have bravely made films about family, and hear their stories about how the journey can be both treacherous and rewarding.

Moderated by Robert Baltazar, Emman Sadorra, and Jean Lee discuss their experience in NBCU LAUNCH’s talent development programs, and share their valuable insight about breaking into and maintaining a career in the industry as an AAPI content creator.

Fundraising for documentary films is never easy when it is an Asian American story. However, there is a group of donors who do support our narratives. Join us for lunch and learn what moves these amazing individuals to invest in Asian American stories.

The Summit space uplifts storytelling practices across the many communities we are part of, and supports one another in a shifting media and cultural landscape.

In efforts to increase the visibility of Asian American documentary filmmakers and storytellers, the Asian American Documentary Network continues to support more diverse stories that disrupt mainstream narratives. Join A-Doc for some exciting updates from their latest programmatic initiatives.

A fishbowl discussion structure with smaller groups and panelists covering these 4 topics: 1) Reclaiming the Means of (Story) Production, 2) Place-Based Storytelling, 3)  Oral Traditions, 4) Microdocs

Filmmaking is collaborative, and every film is an ecosystem that extends beyond the creative team. This panel will explore the significance of building intentional, multi-generational teams and fostering relationships within the Asian American filmmaking community and the broader industry.

Join Jamie Hernandez and Charissa Sanjarernsuithikul, an alum of the Warner Bros. Directors’ Workshop, for a conversation on breaking into the industry and building your career as a storyteller in Hollywood.

All are welcome

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