CAAMFest to Feature Mineta Documentary
SAN FRANCISCO — CAAMFest, presented by the Center for Asian American Media and celebrating its 36th year, offers a diverse slate of programming.
CAAMFest has moved to May and expanded its run to 15 days of film, music, food and digital media from the world’s most innovative Asian and Asian American artists. Here’s a sampling of some of the exciting films and events you can expect this year.
Saturday, May 12, 6:50 p.m. at AMC Kabuki 8
Saturday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. at Roxie Theater
Wednesday May 23, 6:30 p.m. at Piedmont Theater
Tickets: $20 general, $17 for CAAM members.
Sunday, May 13, 6:00 p.m. at AMC Kabuki 8
Saturday May 19, 2:10 p.m. at Roxie Theater
Tickets: $20 general, $17 for CAAM members.
Immediately after the screening, let inspiration lead you to the incomparable Asian Art Museum for the Opening Night Gala. View the dazzling exhibit “Divine Bodies” as you indulge in sweet and savory creations, sip a signature cocktail and dance to music from local DJs, experiencing the best of the Bay Area.
Screening plus gala: $65 general, $55 for CAAM members.
Talk: Thursday, May 24, at 6:15 p.m. at Herbst Theater
Screening: Thursday, May 24, at 7 p.m. at Herbst Theater
Tickets: $20 general, $17 for CAAM members.
Festival venues include:
AMC Dine-in Kabuki 8, 1881 Post St., San Francisco
Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St., San Francisco
Castro Theater, 429 Castro St., San Francisco
Curran Theater, 445 Geary St., San Francisco
Herbst Theatre,401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco
New People Cinema, 1746 Post St., San Francisco
Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 9th St., Oakland
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland
Piedmont Theatre, 4186 Piedmont Ave., Oakland
Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., San Francisco
San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin St., San Francisco
CAAM is once again offering an All-Access Pass that gives festival attendees access to every moment of the festival, including Opening Night, Centerpiece, Directions in Sound music showcase as well as admission to over 100 film screenings. $500 general, $450 for CAAM members.
For more information, visit: https://caamfest.com/2018/