Film & Moving Image
AAACI develops documentary and moving-image projects that translate historical research and oral histories into cinematic and installation-based works for public audiences.
Our film program centers on migration, family, memory, and belonging — expanding how Asian American histories are seen, heard, and remembered.
WHAT WE PRODUCE
What We Produce
- Feature-length documentary films
- Experimental moving-image installations
- Short-form video works
- Touring screenings & artist talks
These works are presented at libraries, universities, cultural institutions, and community venues.
WHAT WE PRODUCE
RESONANCE:Asian American Histories in Motion
RESONANCE:Asian American Histories in Motion
RESONANCE:Asian American Histories in Motion
Touring exhibition & film program
A hybrid program combining moving-image works, oral histories, and live dialogue exploring Chinese American family histories across generations and borders.
Formats:
- Exhibition installation
- Screening + talk
- Live performance & conversation
FROM HOMELAND TO HOMETOWN
RESONANCE:Asian American Histories in Motion
RESONANCE:Asian American Histories in Motion
Feature-length documentary (in development)
A documentary following Chinese American families tracing ancestral villages in southern China while reflecting on identity, displacement, and belonging in the United States.
Formats:
- Feature documentary include stories about Herlinda Wong Chew and Joe Lung
- Short excerpts for exhibitions
- Educational screenings
PRESENTATION FORMATS
How These Works Are Presented
- Museum & library screenings
- University programs
- Community presentations
- Touring exhibitions
- Hybrid exhibition + film events
WHY FILM AT AAACI
Film allows AAACI to:
- Extend archival research into public space
- Reach audiences beyond traditional exhibitions
- Center lived experience and family memory
- Create emotionally resonant entry points into history
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Partnership Opportunities
- Project sponsorship
- Touring program support
- Commissioning support
- Screening host partnerships
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