At First Light: The Dawning of Asian Pacific America, a multi-media exhibition that explores and celebrates the emergence of a politically defined Asian Pacific American consciousness and identity, will open at the Japanese American National Museum on May 25 and remain on view through October 20, 2019. The exhibition is a co-production of JANM and Visual Communications.
Read MoreVisual Communications is pleased to announce that we are a recipient of the California Civil Liberties Grant for two of our fiscally sponsored projects and a VC Archives project.
Read MoreThe Asian Pacific American Media Coalition (APAMC)—the only organization to have issued grades for the top four television networks since 2001—issued its periodic Report Cards for the past 2017-18 season, grading the four major TV networks on their progress toward diversity and inclusion of Asian Americans on the air and behind the scenes. The Report Cards revealed some positives but also many areas in which the networks need to improve for Asian Americans to be able to enjoy equal opportunities and to be fully included in the entertainment industry.
Read MoreDuring Winter quarter 2019, UCLA AAS140SL student Sharon Lee hung out with the fellows of VC’s 2018-2019 Digital Histories program. She thought she was only going to ask them questions in preparation of writing an article about the class. Instead, she got a lot more out of the experience than she expected.
Read MoreThe 2019 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, presented by Visual Communications, will feature over 130 short films during the nine day fest from May 2 - May 10. These cinema gems from around the globe featuring stories about love, family, heartbreak, friendships, and self acceptance are all part of the exciting line up.
Read MoreLittle Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) has announced the selection of five artist Fellows for the second annual +LAB Artist Residency Program in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. The creative place-keeping residency will focus on the forces of displacement impacting Little Tokyo. We look forward to working with our Artists-in-Residence Misael Diaz and Amy Sanchez Arteaga (a.k.a. the Cog•nate Collective)!
Read MoreThe Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF), presented by Visual Communications (VC), announced their Closing Night film and their complete film lineup for the 35th edition today. The Festival’s Closing Night film features the World Premiere of EMPTY BY DESIGN, written and directed by Andrea A. Walter.
Read MoreThe Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF), presented by Visual Communications, is excited to announce the Centerpiece films and Special Presentations for the 35th edition of the Film Festival. The celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander films continues throughout the nine day festival, from May 2 through May 10, 2019 with the Los Angeles premieres of a Sundance standout, a SXSW favorite, and a selection of special presentations looking both past and forward in Asian Pacific American film.
Read MoreVisual Communications, the nation’s premier Asian Pacific American media arts organization, will embark on “Centering the Masses,” a unique nine-week pop-up series at the 341 FSN storefront space in the heart of Los Angeles Little Tokyo’s historic district beginning April 5 and running through May 30, 2019.
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce our Opening Night film selection YELLOW ROSE for the 35th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, screening Thursday, May 2nd.
Read MoreVisual Communications has announced an exciting new alliance with New Day Films to offer select titles from VC’s award-winning filmography for streaming licenses for schools, universities, and individuals.
Read MoreAs part of a final project for Winter Quarter, student interns from UCLA’s Asian American Studies 140SL and 185-1 Capstone classes were challenged to cast a cold eye on the Los Angeles Little Tokyo community outside the confines of Visual Communications’ home at the Union Center for the Arts.
Read MoreHBO 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.
Read MoreVisual 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read More"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!
Read MoreLAAPFF 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.
Read MorePresented 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.
Read MoreLast 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.
Read MoreFor 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.
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