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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media

@faaim.bsky.social

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(FAAIM) is an organization that celebrates emerging AANHPI creative talent. We accomplish this by hosting various including the annual Asian American Showcase in Chicago and supporting artists in building a grassroots audience for their work.

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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · Sep 17

📣 Calling all AAPI documentary storytellers!

APPLY NOW for The Zhao-Chen Family AAPI Voices Fund at Kartemquin Films — supporting short documentaries that spotlight AANHPI stories!

kartemquinfilms.submittable.com/submit

#AAPIVoices #DocumentaryFilm #KartemquinFilms #ZhaoChenFund

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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · May 24

What a perfect way to end The 28th Annual Asian American Showcase! Thank you Andrew Ahn!

#faaim #asianamericanshowcase #chicago #TheWeddingBanquet #SiskelFilmCenter

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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · May 19

DAY 4 - 2 AMAZING SHORTS PROGRAMS!
📅 Monday, May 19 | Begins at 6:00 PM !
📍 Gene Siskel Film Center
🎟️ Get your tickets now → www.faaim.org

#FAAIM #AsianAmericanShowcase #FilmFestival #FilmFest #AAPI #AANHPI #Chicago

The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · May 19

What a great day 3 at The 28th Annual Asian American Showcase in @Chicago.

The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · May 15

ROADBLOCKS: AAPI SHORTS
📅 5/21 | 8:30 pm
🎟️ faaim.org

Stories of Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians in different stages of life, navigating the personal and political roadblocks thrown in their path.

#FAAIM #AsianAmericanShowcase #FilmFestival #FilmFest #AAPI #AANHPI #Chicago #ShortFilms

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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · May 14

Year of the Cat - w/ Director Tony Nguyen in-person!
📅 5/18 - 12 PM
🎟️ faaim.org

YEAR OF THE CAT follows filmmaker Tony Nguyen as he investigates the disappearance of his father during the Fall of Saigon.

#FAAIM #AsianAmericanShowcase #FilmFestival #FilmFest #AAPI #AANHPI #Chicago #Vietnam #Viet

The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · May 7

🎬 The 28th Annual Asian American Showcase Presents
Ben and Suzanne: A Reunion in 4 Parts
📅 Sunday, May 18 | 5:30 PM
📍 Gene Siskel Film Center
🎟️ Get your tickets now → www.faaim.org

#FAAIM #AsianAmericanShowcase #FilmFestival #FilmFest #AAPI #AANHPI #Chicago #SouthAsianAmerican #DesiAmerican

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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · May 5

🎉 Get ready for the 28th Annual Asian American Showcase!
🎬 Film Screenings: May 16–22
🎭 Comedy Nights: May 11 & 18
🎟️ Tickets are going fast — grab yours now at faiam.org!

#FAAIM #AsianAmericanShowcase #FilmFestival #FilmFest #AAPI #AANHPI #Chicago #AsianAmerican #AAPIHeritageMonth

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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · May 3

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Bowen Yang, Hasan Minhaj and More Asian American Comics Share Their Favorite Bits

Bowen Yang, Hari Kondabolu, Atsuko Okatsuka and Hasan Minhaj break down the stand-up bits that rewired their comedic DNA.

www.nytimes.com

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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · May 2

The 28th Annual Asian American Showcase Presents:
BITTERROOT
Director Vera Brunner-Sung In-Person for Q & A!
5/20 - 6PM
Buy Tickets >> www.faaim.org

#Bitterroot #BitterrootFilm #BitterrootMovie #FAAIM #AsianAmericanShowcase #FilmFestival #FilmFest #AAPI #AANHPI #Chicago #Hmong #HmongAmerican

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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · Apr 30

In the not-too-distant future, we’ve solved all the world’s problems... There’s just one catch... humans have to end life at 50 and teenage artists
have to document it.
faaim.org

#CIGAWFILM #sandraoh #FAAIM #AsianAmericanShowcase #SandraOh #FilmFestival #FilmFest #AAPI #AANHPI #Chicago

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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · Apr 29

Choosing Ourselves: AAPI Queer Shorts!
Tickets are on sale now at faam.org

@wallop.film
@dayday.studio

#FAAIM #AsianAmericanShowcase #FilmFestival #FilmFest #AAPI #AANHPI #QueerShorts #LGBTQ #LGBT #LGBTQIA #ChoosingOurselves #ShortFilms #IndieFIlms #Chicago #i2i #invisible2invincible

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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · Apr 28

Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai (in-person!) embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s.
www.faaim.org

#NewWave #NewWaveDocumentary #FAAIM #AsianAmericanShowcase #VietnameseAmerican #FilmFestival #FilmFest #AAPI #AANHPI

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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · Apr 21

🎉 We’re thrilled to unveil the official lineup for the 28th Annual Asian American Showcase in Chicago! 🎬✨
May 16-22,2025

🔗 Full schedule -> faaim.org

#faaim #asianamericanshowcase #aapi #aanhpi #filmfest #comedy #chicago #improv #filmfestival

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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · Apr 19

Full Lineup drop this Monday!!
faaim.org

#AsianAmericanShowcase #faaim #chicago #aapi #aanhpi #asianamerican #filmfest #filmfestival #comedy #improv

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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · Mar 28

The Asian Persuasion Comedy Variety Show is back for The 28th Annual Asian American Showcase!
www.faaim.org/2025-comedy
📅 Show Dates & Locations:
🍣 May 4 & 11 | 7:00 PM | Kamehachi Sushi, Old Town
🎭 May 18 | 7:30 PM | iO Theater (ASL interpreted)
#AAPIHeritageMonth #PeaceOfCakeProductions

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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · Feb 17

SAVE THE DATE for another amazing year of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander films and performers in Chicago!

www.faaim.org

#FAAIM #AsianAmericanShowcase #AAPI #AANHPI #AsianAmerican #FilmFestival #IndieFilms #Improv

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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · Feb 13

Now accepting proposals for the 2025 AAPI Futures Impact Producer Fellowship! ✨

Join the information session on February 14:
bit.ly/AAPIFuturesInfo
Learn more and apply by February 28, 2025:
bit.ly/AAPIFuturesFellowship

@aadocnetwork.bsky.social #AsianAmericanFutures
#AAPI #AANHPI

The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · Jan 11

🙏Please support our friends in LA if you are able:

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Where to donate to people who've lost their homes in the LA fires

Across LA County, nearly 2,000 structures have been destroyed

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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · Dec 19

Christine Mari's Original Graphic Novel HALFWAY THERE is out now! Available at @challengers.bsky.social

A poignant young adult graphic memoir that follows one teen's year abroad in Japan, as she seeks to reconcile both sides of her biracial identity.

#halfwaythere #graphicnovel #christinemari

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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · Dec 7

“Restoried, for me, is about painting a more complete picture of our past and a more vibrant vision for our future,” Valas said.

blockclubchicago.org/2024/12/02/r...

Restoried Bookshop Opens In Albany Park With Focus On Asian American Lit

Owner and community organizer Justin Valas cut the ribbon last week on his Kedzie Avenue business. “I really want this to feel like your nerdy uncle's living room,” he said.

blockclubchicago.org

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The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media @faaim.bsky.social · Nov 27

Goodbye X, Hello Bluesky

We are now accepting film submissions to The 28th Annual Asian American Showcase at The Gene Siskel Film Center in downtown Chicago in May 2025!

filmfreeway.com/faaim
www.faaim.org

#faaim #asianamericanshowcase #asianamerican #filmfreeway #FilmFestival #IndieFilm #Chicago

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