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CAAMFest40 Celebrates SOMAPilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District

By Asian Journal Press on May 5th, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO – On the 40th anniversary of CAAMFest, the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is excited to spotlight the SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District and Filipinx films and filmmakers. CAAMFest40, which takes place May 12-22, 2022, will hold in-person and virtual events in celebration of Asian and Asian American voices.

Read the full story at Asian Journal Press.

CAAMFest40 Gala Presentation will be back in theaters this May

By Center for Asian American Media Blog on April 18th, 2022

IT TAKES THE HOOD TO SAVE THE HOOD is honored to be featured in CAAMFest40’s People Power Showcase alongside “Pili Ka Mo’o” directed by Justyn Ah Chong.

Synopsis for PEOPLE POWER: What does it take to move two people? What about two hundred? These are stories of communities coming together to stand for their values even when official structures have abandoned them. From burial grounds in Hawaii to San Francisco’s SOMA neighborhood, these inspiring films remind us that it takes a village.

Read the full blog post on CAAMedia. Watch CAMM Channel’s “Q&A People Power Shorts Program” on YouTube.

Frisco Born Filmmaker Harvey Lozada Turns the Camera on SOMA

By Pendarvis Harshaw & Marisol Medina-Cadena | Rightnowish Podcast KQED on August 6th, 2021

Episode Description: “As the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the health of individuals and communities around the world, Harvey Lozada focused on the stories coming from the neighborhood just south of San Francisco's Market Street, the SOMA District. Through the film “It Takes The Hood to Save The Hood," Lozada shows how community organizations shifted their focus from being community resources, to being first responders.”

Also available for listening on Apple Podcast. Read the full story at KQED.

Documentary honors San Francisco community heroes who stepped up during pandemic

By Debora Villalon | KTVU Fox 2 on June 11th, 2021

“A new documentary recognizes community heroes who stepped up during the pandemic. 'It Takes The Hood To Save the Hood' looks at how San Francisco's SoMa was impacted by the pandemic and how volunteers rallied to provide for those in need.”

Read the full story on KTVU Fox 2.

"New Mesitzx" exhibit explores intersections of cultural identity

By Rommel Conclara | Balitang America on June 17th, 2019

“12 local artists who represented Filipino, Latino, and other groups were chosen to explore the intersections of cultural identity in the Bay Area.”