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HBO Selects Finalists for the Third Annual Asian Pacific American Visionaries Short Film Competition
HBO today announced the three finalists of the third annual Asian Pacific American Visionaries, a short film competition which showcases cinematic storytellers of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. Each film exemplifies this year’s theme of the modern Asian Pacific American (APA) experience. Filmmakers Julie Zhan (ZOETIC), So Young Shelly Yo (MOONWALK WITH ME), and Nirav Bhakta (HALWA) will premiere their films at the 2019 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival in May.
Visual Communications a Community Collaborator with Outfest Fusion
Visual Communications is pleased to partner with Outfest Fusion to promote programs at the Outfest Fusion LGBTQ People of Color Film Festival, which runs March 1 – 5, 2019 at various locations in the Los Angeles area. FISH BONES and HOÀI screened at the 2018 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, and CALL HER GANDA director PJ Raval will be part of the Documentary 101 Workshop.
VC to Receive 2019 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
We are excited to announce that Visual Communications has been approved for a grant by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman. We look forward to working with the NEA to finalize the grant paperwork and are appreciative of the agency’s support.
#APAParkCity 2019 Wraps 15th Anniversary Edition
"The first year, it was a party. The second year, it was a happening. Now, this is an annual event. You know what we call that? We call that a tradition." The 15th Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience in Park City that took place during Sundance/Slamdance the weekend of Jan 25, 2019 was an amazing success. Thank you to all those who supported the event!
Telling AAPI Stories in Virtual Reality
LAAPFF Programmer Sue Ding visited the New Frontier program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, which featured experimental films and performances, virtual and mixed reality, and interactive installations.
Save the Date for the 2019 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival!
Presented by Visual Communications, the 35th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) will be on MAY 2 - MAY 10, 2019 at select cinemas in the Los Angeles area. A key highlight Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the Festival is the culmination of broad support from cinema artists and audiences alike. LAAPFF is also a proud Academy Award®-qualifying film festival for the Short Film Awards. Learn more at festival.vcmedia.org.
VC Supporters Danced the Night Away on Jan 26th, 2019
Last weekend, we hosted our "Dance the Night Away" fundraiser on Jan 26th, 2019 at the Nishi Hongwanji Temple in Little Tokyo. The turnout this year was great! Thank you to everyone who attended the dance and supported the event.
15th Annual Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience in Park City
For the 15th year, Asian and Asian Pacific filmmakers are making their presence felt throughout Park City with a wide range of remarkable films and creative projects at the 2019 Sundance and Slamdance Film Festivals. Join us at our 2019 Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience to celebrate from Jan 25-Jan 30.
Meet our 2019 Armed with a Camera Fellows
In its seventeeth 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!
Long Distance Stories: A Night of Fil Am History & Storytelling
On Thursday, October 25th, also known as Larry Itliong Day, Visual Communications (VC) hosted “Long Distance Stories: A Night of Fil Am History & Storytelling” as part of Filipino American History Month. The event included a screening of the documentary MANONG by Linda Mabalot, an excerpt from the podcast Long Distance, and a discussion with six Filipino American storytellers of various media.
Little Tokyo Service Center Announces 2019 +LAB Artist Residency Program
Apply for Little Tokyo Service Center's 2019 +LAB Artist Residency Program. We had a wonderful 3 months with our Artist-in-Residence Tina Takemoto this past year. Deadline is January 22, 2019!
Visual Communications Co-Presents Films at 2018 AFI Fest
Visual Communications is pleased to partner with the American Film Institute to present six award-winning films by international Asian directing talents at AFI FEST, which will run from November 8th to November 15th, 2018 at Dolby Theatre, TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, the Egyptian Theatre, and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
Presenting the 2018 Humans of VC!
In our 48th year, we are recognizing the many people who have carried our core spirit of creating cross-cultural connections between peoples and generations. With your generosity, we have been able to evolve over the years to meet the changing needs of our extensive communities. Thanks to your passion for social and cultural change through the media arts, we are empowered to keep shifting the narrative.
Visual Communications is a Community Partner for the 2018 Asian World Film Festival
Visual Communications is pleased to partner with the 2018 Asian World Film Festival to promote six programs at the Festival, which runs October 24, 2018 – November 1, 2018.
Visual Communications Receives NonProfit of the Year Award
On October 17, 2018, Visual Communications was recognized with the Nonprofit of the Year Award by the Asian Business League of Southern California (ABL) at their 34th Annual Awards Dinner.
"Dance the Night Away" with VC on Saturday, Jan 26, 2019!
Support Visual Communications by attending our dance fundraiser "Dance the Night Away" on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Nishi Hongwanji Temple in Little Tokyo! The fundraiser will benefit VC's artist programs.
Help Carry Our Founders' Spirit of Discovery Through Media
We have raised $50,000 to get At First Light: The Dawn of Asian Pacific America off the ground. Now, we need an additional $25,000 to develop installations that bring artists, performers, scholars, and presenters together for critical public engagement programs so that we can launch the exhibit in May 2019. Help our Founders carry their spirits forward!
Save the Date for Past//Forward 2019: The Present
We are excited to announce that we will be holding our 2019 Visual Communications Gala Past//Forward: The Present on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the The L.A. Grand Hotel Downtown.
Visual Communications featured in Meet Little Tokyo!
This week our Executive Director Francis Cullado was featured in Meet Little Tokyo, a newsletter by Go Little Tokyo. Thanks for highlighting us!
Long Distance Stories: A Night of Fil Am History & Storytelling
Visual Communications and Long Distance podcast are proud to present Linda Mabalot’s 1978 documentary film MANONG on October 25, Larry Itliong Day, during Filipino American History Month. Mabalot’s narration, combined with archival images, animated sequences, and poignant interviews with old members of the manong generation offer deep insight into the lives of some of the first Filipinos in America.