Asian Culture and Media Alliance
@acmasocal.bsky.social
Established in 2014, our mission in serving the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities is to advance the cause for cultural preservation, better equity, inclusion and diversity through the power of media arts.
E4Women returns as a hybrid event, empowering women of color through learning and connection. Join us Jan 28, 2026 (5–6:30 PM) for a vital conversation on Human Trafficking Awareness with guest speaker Chong Kim, moderated by ACMA Founder Cathlyn Choi. forms.gle/HHHnrYgBAGAB...
January 27, 2026 at 11:42 PM
E4Women returns as a hybrid event, empowering women of color through learning and connection. Join us Jan 28, 2026 (5–6:30 PM) for a vital conversation on Human Trafficking Awareness with guest speaker Chong Kim, moderated by ACMA Founder Cathlyn Choi. forms.gle/HHHnrYgBAGAB...
Please support ACMA as we prepare for our 13th Annual Asian Pacific Cultural Festival on May 16, 2026 at Balboa Park. Help keep this free, accessible community event open to all—sign & share the petition: conta.cc/4k0crt8
#ACMA #KeepCultureFree #BalboaPark #AAPI
#ACMA #KeepCultureFree #BalboaPark #AAPI
January 27, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Please support ACMA as we prepare for our 13th Annual Asian Pacific Cultural Festival on May 16, 2026 at Balboa Park. Help keep this free, accessible community event open to all—sign & share the petition: conta.cc/4k0crt8
#ACMA #KeepCultureFree #BalboaPark #AAPI
#ACMA #KeepCultureFree #BalboaPark #AAPI
Stepping into her creative power 🎬
Through ACMA’s TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy, Jasmyn Colunga Reyes gained hands-on production skills, creative confidence, and a deeper love for storytelling. Excited to see her voice grow 💛🎥
#ACMA #TAKEONE #EmergingVoices
Through ACMA’s TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy, Jasmyn Colunga Reyes gained hands-on production skills, creative confidence, and a deeper love for storytelling. Excited to see her voice grow 💛🎥
#ACMA #TAKEONE #EmergingVoices
January 27, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Stepping into her creative power 🎬
Through ACMA’s TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy, Jasmyn Colunga Reyes gained hands-on production skills, creative confidence, and a deeper love for storytelling. Excited to see her voice grow 💛🎥
#ACMA #TAKEONE #EmergingVoices
Through ACMA’s TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy, Jasmyn Colunga Reyes gained hands-on production skills, creative confidence, and a deeper love for storytelling. Excited to see her voice grow 💛🎥
#ACMA #TAKEONE #EmergingVoices
Meet Eric Michelson 🎬✨ ACMA Creative Director, TAKE ONE Lead Instructor, and Media Advisory Board member. With 20+ years in film and as owner of Carma Media Productions, Eric empowers storytellers and elevates AAPI voices. 💛🎥
January 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Meet Eric Michelson 🎬✨ ACMA Creative Director, TAKE ONE Lead Instructor, and Media Advisory Board member. With 20+ years in film and as owner of Carma Media Productions, Eric empowers storytellers and elevates AAPI voices. 💛🎥
We’re excited to welcome House of Chamorros as ACMA’s newest community partner! 🌺 They honor and preserve Chamorro culture, history, and traditions through education and community connection. Proud to amplify their mission! 💛
January 25, 2026 at 11:05 PM
We’re excited to welcome House of Chamorros as ACMA’s newest community partner! 🌺 They honor and preserve Chamorro culture, history, and traditions through education and community connection. Proud to amplify their mission! 💛
Produced by the San Diego Film Foundation, SDIFF is a nonprofit festival showcasing films from around the world each October—plus year-round screenings, education, panels, tributes, and filmmaker Q&As. Explore: sdfilmfest.com 🎬
January 23, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Produced by the San Diego Film Foundation, SDIFF is a nonprofit festival showcasing films from around the world each October—plus year-round screenings, education, panels, tributes, and filmmaker Q&As. Explore: sdfilmfest.com 🎬
Meet Kanoah Ray, a proud TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy 2025 graduate and rising storyteller. Support future filmmakers like Kanoah—donate to TAKE ONE and help amplify the next generation of voices 🎬💙
www.asianculturemediaalliance.org/donations/
www.asianculturemediaalliance.org/donations/
January 21, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Meet Kanoah Ray, a proud TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy 2025 graduate and rising storyteller. Support future filmmakers like Kanoah—donate to TAKE ONE and help amplify the next generation of voices 🎬💙
www.asianculturemediaalliance.org/donations/
www.asianculturemediaalliance.org/donations/
Asian Pacific Voices amplifies real AAPI stories—our achievements, struggles, and lived experiences often overlooked in mainstream media. As we look toward 2026, your support helps preserve these voices, educate broader audiences, and inspire future AAPI leaders and storytellers.
January 20, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Asian Pacific Voices amplifies real AAPI stories—our achievements, struggles, and lived experiences often overlooked in mainstream media. As we look toward 2026, your support helps preserve these voices, educate broader audiences, and inspire future AAPI leaders and storytellers.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke truth to power on racism, war, and inequality—and was vilified for it. History proved him right. This MLK Day, ACMA honors his courage and our shared call to justice, equity, and collective change. ✨
January 20, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke truth to power on racism, war, and inequality—and was vilified for it. History proved him right. This MLK Day, ACMA honors his courage and our shared call to justice, equity, and collective change. ✨
Join the E4 Women Webinar with Chong Kim, survivor, filmmaker, and national anti-trafficking advocate. A powerful talk on survivor-centered leadership & action.
📅 Jan 28 | 👉 tinyurl.com/e4women
#E4Women #ACMA #EndHumanTrafficking
📅 Jan 28 | 👉 tinyurl.com/e4women
#E4Women #ACMA #EndHumanTrafficking
January 20, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Join the E4 Women Webinar with Chong Kim, survivor, filmmaker, and national anti-trafficking advocate. A powerful talk on survivor-centered leadership & action.
📅 Jan 28 | 👉 tinyurl.com/e4women
#E4Women #ACMA #EndHumanTrafficking
📅 Jan 28 | 👉 tinyurl.com/e4women
#E4Women #ACMA #EndHumanTrafficking
BTS of Roses, written by Exodus Ko, reveals the passion and collaboration behind this powerful short film. Directed and scored by Cathlyn Choi, the music deepens its emotional impact. Watch the full BTS: youtu.be/IbxB4_iPDC4
January 18, 2026 at 1:18 AM
BTS of Roses, written by Exodus Ko, reveals the passion and collaboration behind this powerful short film. Directed and scored by Cathlyn Choi, the music deepens its emotional impact. Watch the full BTS: youtu.be/IbxB4_iPDC4
Dr. King’s legacy of justice, courage, and nonviolence inspires us to act. ✨ At ACMA, we honor him by uplifting voices, empowering youth, and sharing community stories. How will you help keep the dream alive?
#MLK #CommunityLeadership #ACMA #SocialJustice
#MLK #CommunityLeadership #ACMA #SocialJustice
January 16, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Dr. King’s legacy of justice, courage, and nonviolence inspires us to act. ✨ At ACMA, we honor him by uplifting voices, empowering youth, and sharing community stories. How will you help keep the dream alive?
#MLK #CommunityLeadership #ACMA #SocialJustice
#MLK #CommunityLeadership #ACMA #SocialJustice
In 2025, TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy empowered young storytellers to build real-world media skills, create impactful projects, and share diverse voices. Your support keeps this free program alive—donate today and help amplify future storytellers. 🎬
January 15, 2026 at 1:36 AM
In 2025, TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy empowered young storytellers to build real-world media skills, create impactful projects, and share diverse voices. Your support keeps this free program alive—donate today and help amplify future storytellers. 🎬
Capture your special moments stress-free with ACMA. From planning to filming, photography, editing, and montages—we handle it all. 🎥
DM us for friendly pricing and unforgettable visuals made easy.
#ACMAVisuals #CaptureTheMoment #StressFreeStorytelling
DM us for friendly pricing and unforgettable visuals made easy.
#ACMAVisuals #CaptureTheMoment #StressFreeStorytelling
January 14, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Capture your special moments stress-free with ACMA. From planning to filming, photography, editing, and montages—we handle it all. 🎥
DM us for friendly pricing and unforgettable visuals made easy.
#ACMAVisuals #CaptureTheMoment #StressFreeStorytelling
DM us for friendly pricing and unforgettable visuals made easy.
#ACMAVisuals #CaptureTheMoment #StressFreeStorytelling
Since 2016, TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy has empowered 1,300+ youth in San Diego with hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world media experience. 🎥
DM us to support the next generation of storytellers.
#TAKEONEMedia #FutureFilmmakers #EmpowerYouth
DM us to support the next generation of storytellers.
#TAKEONEMedia #FutureFilmmakers #EmpowerYouth
January 14, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Since 2016, TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy has empowered 1,300+ youth in San Diego with hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world media experience. 🎥
DM us to support the next generation of storytellers.
#TAKEONEMedia #FutureFilmmakers #EmpowerYouth
DM us to support the next generation of storytellers.
#TAKEONEMedia #FutureFilmmakers #EmpowerYouth
ACMA Community Partner Spotlight: Chef Angels 🌟
Chef Angels is a San Diego nonprofit empowering foster, at-risk, and homeless youth through hands-on cooking classes and mentorship. 🍳🥗 Learn more, volunteer, or donate: chefangels.org
Chef Angels is a San Diego nonprofit empowering foster, at-risk, and homeless youth through hands-on cooking classes and mentorship. 🍳🥗 Learn more, volunteer, or donate: chefangels.org
January 12, 2026 at 12:52 AM
ACMA Community Partner Spotlight: Chef Angels 🌟
Chef Angels is a San Diego nonprofit empowering foster, at-risk, and homeless youth through hands-on cooking classes and mentorship. 🍳🥗 Learn more, volunteer, or donate: chefangels.org
Chef Angels is a San Diego nonprofit empowering foster, at-risk, and homeless youth through hands-on cooking classes and mentorship. 🍳🥗 Learn more, volunteer, or donate: chefangels.org
CALLING ALL SPONSORS 🌸
The Asian Pacific Cultural Festival of San Diego is happening this May! Support AAPI communities, cultural arts, and youth while gaining meaningful brand visibility.
📩 Become a sponsor today.
#APCFSD #SponsorCulture
The Asian Pacific Cultural Festival of San Diego is happening this May! Support AAPI communities, cultural arts, and youth while gaining meaningful brand visibility.
📩 Become a sponsor today.
#APCFSD #SponsorCulture
January 10, 2026 at 11:56 PM
CALLING ALL SPONSORS 🌸
The Asian Pacific Cultural Festival of San Diego is happening this May! Support AAPI communities, cultural arts, and youth while gaining meaningful brand visibility.
📩 Become a sponsor today.
#APCFSD #SponsorCulture
The Asian Pacific Cultural Festival of San Diego is happening this May! Support AAPI communities, cultural arts, and youth while gaining meaningful brand visibility.
📩 Become a sponsor today.
#APCFSD #SponsorCulture
From Myanmar to the U.S., Tea Leaf Salad bridges cultures. 🍃 A young girl overcomes culture shock and finds belonging through sharing her homeland’s tea leaf salad—a symbol of friendship and community. Watch & support youth voices: www.youtube.com/watch?v=slT-...
January 10, 2026 at 11:44 PM
From Myanmar to the U.S., Tea Leaf Salad bridges cultures. 🍃 A young girl overcomes culture shock and finds belonging through sharing her homeland’s tea leaf salad—a symbol of friendship and community. Watch & support youth voices: www.youtube.com/watch?v=slT-...
Asian Americans are shaping the future through STEM—leading breakthroughs in medicine, AI, engineering, and sustainability, while mentoring the next generation. Their impact proves diversity drives innovation. 🔬💻✨
January 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Asian Americans are shaping the future through STEM—leading breakthroughs in medicine, AI, engineering, and sustainability, while mentoring the next generation. Their impact proves diversity drives innovation. 🔬💻✨
On January 13, 2026, Asian Culture and Media Alliance (ACMA) launches the LEAD Media Arts Program—a free youth program exploring writing, podcasting, filmmaking, photography & digital marketing.
📅Tues&Thurs |⏰6–7:30 PM
📍 San Diego
Scan the QR code & RSVP: acmasocal@gmail.com
📅Tues&Thurs |⏰6–7:30 PM
📍 San Diego
Scan the QR code & RSVP: acmasocal@gmail.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:32 PM
On January 13, 2026, Asian Culture and Media Alliance (ACMA) launches the LEAD Media Arts Program—a free youth program exploring writing, podcasting, filmmaking, photography & digital marketing.
📅Tues&Thurs |⏰6–7:30 PM
📍 San Diego
Scan the QR code & RSVP: acmasocal@gmail.com
📅Tues&Thurs |⏰6–7:30 PM
📍 San Diego
Scan the QR code & RSVP: acmasocal@gmail.com
#TBT to 2022 honoring Le Ly Hayslip with our Humanitarian Award 💛
From surviving the American-Vietnam War to becoming a global author and peace activist, her life reminds us that compassion can change the world.
#LeLyHayslip #PeaceActivist #TBT #Inspiration
From surviving the American-Vietnam War to becoming a global author and peace activist, her life reminds us that compassion can change the world.
#LeLyHayslip #PeaceActivist #TBT #Inspiration
January 8, 2026 at 10:59 PM
#TBT to 2022 honoring Le Ly Hayslip with our Humanitarian Award 💛
From surviving the American-Vietnam War to becoming a global author and peace activist, her life reminds us that compassion can change the world.
#LeLyHayslip #PeaceActivist #TBT #Inspiration
From surviving the American-Vietnam War to becoming a global author and peace activist, her life reminds us that compassion can change the world.
#LeLyHayslip #PeaceActivist #TBT #Inspiration
This week, we celebrate Chef Eddie Gochicoa, a community champion and culinary leader with 30+ years in hospitality. From Paradise Point Hotel to The Neighborhood Café, he empowers youth and unites cultures through food. Proud ACMA Executive Board member! 👏
January 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM
This week, we celebrate Chef Eddie Gochicoa, a community champion and culinary leader with 30+ years in hospitality. From Paradise Point Hotel to The Neighborhood Café, he empowers youth and unites cultures through food. Proud ACMA Executive Board member! 👏
Meet Naomi Sanchez, writer of the short film Angelita and a proud TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy 2025 graduate. Bringing Angelita to life was a healing journey rooted in family, grief, and collaboration—guided by patience and community. Support the next generation of storytellers. 🎬✨
January 6, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Meet Naomi Sanchez, writer of the short film Angelita and a proud TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy 2025 graduate. Bringing Angelita to life was a healing journey rooted in family, grief, and collaboration—guided by patience and community. Support the next generation of storytellers. 🎬✨
Behind Asian Culture & Media Alliance, Treasurer Ellen Keaton brings 13+ years of commissions expertise and a passion for the arts. Her work at The Producers Group and community advocacy help drive ACMA’s mission forward.
January 6, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Behind Asian Culture & Media Alliance, Treasurer Ellen Keaton brings 13+ years of commissions expertise and a passion for the arts. Her work at The Producers Group and community advocacy help drive ACMA’s mission forward.
The LEAD Media Arts Program launches Jan 13, 2026 at Asian Culture & Media Alliance! 🎬 Youth will explore filmmaking, photography, podcasting & storytelling. Tues/Thurs 6–7:30 PM, San Diego. RSVP: acmasocal@gmail.com
#LEADMediaArts #ACMA
#LEADMediaArts #ACMA
January 6, 2026 at 1:12 AM
The LEAD Media Arts Program launches Jan 13, 2026 at Asian Culture & Media Alliance! 🎬 Youth will explore filmmaking, photography, podcasting & storytelling. Tues/Thurs 6–7:30 PM, San Diego. RSVP: acmasocal@gmail.com
#LEADMediaArts #ACMA
#LEADMediaArts #ACMA