Introducing our 2020 Armed With a Camera Fellows

Introducing our 2020 Armed With a Camera Fellows

In its eighteenth season, the Armed With a Camera (AWC) Fellowship for Emerging Media Artists nurtures the next generation of Asian Pacific American artists to capture their world, surroundings and outlook on life. VC works with the Fellows for six months and provides special training, mentoring, networking opportunities, access to facilities and equipment, plus a cash stipend to create four to five-minute digital short films that will premiere at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. Meet our new AWC Fellows below!

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Literary Artists Offer “Reflections/Refractions” In Little Tokyo Showcase

Literary Artists Offer “Reflections/Refractions” In Little Tokyo Showcase

Our September 19th event “REFLECTIONS/REFRACTIONS: 10 Works Inspired by At First Light” brought together ten artists — and two musicians — who were invited to select an image from the current “At First Light” exhibit that inspired them to create an original written work to perform in front of a live audience. Read about how this event was a success!

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"Spaces to Grow, Spaces to Protect" Set for Far East Lounge on Oct 8

"Spaces to Grow, Spaces to Protect" Set for Far East Lounge on Oct 8

On Tuesday, October 8, join Visual Communications and Sustainable Little Tokyo for “Spaces to Grow, Spaces to Protect: An Arts and Community Conversation with Place-Makers,” a special panel of arts educators, activists, and curators and their role in nurturing and supporting community artists as part of the new series “ART4FSN.”

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At First Light Closing Event on Oct 17: “Dawn of a New Day”

At First Light Closing Event on Oct 17: “Dawn of a New Day”

On Thursday, October 17th, join Visual Communications and UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs for the closing program of At First Light: The Dawning of Asian Pacific America, “Dawn of a New Day: Asian American Women Who Are Changing Media.” The event consists of a panel of Asian American women in film/TV/media who promote social change with their work discussing how the Asian Pacific American movement has evolved and continues to change the face of media.

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VC is Now Accepting Submissions for the 36th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

VC is Now Accepting Submissions for the 36th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

The 36th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF), presented by Visual Communications (VC), returns on APRIL 30 - MAY 8, 2020 at select cinemas in the Los Angeles area. The Festival is currently accepting submissions in all categories including narrative, documentary, shorts, and emerging media. On September 15, LAAPFF will also begin accepting submissions for the 4th annual HBO APA Visionaries Short Film Competition.

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