August 18, 2022

AWC Spotlight | Shaun Vivaris

August 18, 2022/ Visual Communications

Shaun Vivaris, a New York-raised and Los Angeles-based filmmaker, has found his community after his 2016–2017 Armed With a Camera Fellowship. A natural storyteller and formerly aspiring novelist who makes genre-bending fantasies that have screened at multiple international film festivals, Shaun strives in his works for authentic Asian American characters and stories beyond mere representation.

In light of the release of his first feature film Lisa Mania on August 23, we checked in with Shaun and discussed his career since his AWC Fellowship, the making of Lisa Mania, his creative process and how he found a community through VC.

March 18, 2021

We Stand in Solidarity Against White Supremacy

March 18, 2021/ Visual Communications

As racial and sexual violence rages on against Asian, Black, Indigenous, Women, LGBTQ+, and People of Color, we share with you resources to support you and our communities. Join us on Friday, March 26 for Asian American Day of Action, a national day of action and healing, and an opportunity to rally together, stand in solidarity, and demand action.

February 01, 2021

Corky Lee: Undisputed, Unofficial, Unforgettable

February 01, 2021/ Visual Communications

Corky Lee was a New York City photographer and activist who documented Chinatown and Asian Pacific American communities. He passed at the age of 73 after battling COVID-19. In this article, our Archives & Distribution Manager Abraham Ferrer recounts his 30+ year long friendship with Corky.

January 21, 2021

Join us at Suite VC during the 2021 Sundance Film Festival!

January 21, 2021/ Visual Communications

Join us at Suite VC during the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. Here is a starting point for media-based conversations that can bridge understanding between communities and different allies. By amplifying storytellers and centering their friendships and experiences, we hope to align diverse perspectives to build a better world for all of us.

October 28, 2020

Join us for a virtual VC Archives "Tagging Party"!

October 28, 2020/ Visual Communications

Sign up for one of Visual Communications’ “tagging parties" to help us add historical info to images in our VC Archives! If you have knowledge of some (or even many) of the people, places, and/or events that took place over VC's nearly 50-year history, we need your help! All sessions will take place via Zoom.

October 22, 2020

ART4FSN: What Can Us Artists Do?

October 22, 2020/ Visual Communications

As we count down to Election 2020, join Visual Communications and the Sustainable Little Tokyo/Arts Action Committee on Tuesday, October 27 at 5pm PT for a lively conversation on how community artists can use their talents to engage their constituents.

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