Asian Culture and Media Alliance
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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.
We’re excited to announce that The Saint, founder of Paantine, has been selected for ACMA’s Take One Program! Her short film Tea Leaves Salad explores belonging, culture, and courage. We can’t wait to share more—this is just the beginning! 🥗🎥 #ACMATakeOne
November 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
We’re excited to announce that The Saint, founder of Paantine, has been selected for ACMA’s Take One Program! Her short film Tea Leaves Salad explores belonging, culture, and courage. We can’t wait to share more—this is just the beginning! 🥗🎥 #ACMATakeOne
TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy empowers at-risk youth through creativity and storytelling. By offering a safe space, building confidence, and teaching media skills, we help youth express themselves, connect, and support their mental well-being. 💛🎬 #TAKEONEAcademy
November 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy empowers at-risk youth through creativity and storytelling. By offering a safe space, building confidence, and teaching media skills, we help youth express themselves, connect, and support their mental well-being. 💛🎬 #TAKEONEAcademy
Throwback to NAAD Studios’ vibrant performance at the 2024 Asian Pacific Cultural Festival! Proud to partner with Neha Patel and NAAD Studios as they uplift AANHPI voices and connect communities through art. 🎶✨ #ACMA #NAADStudios
November 14, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Throwback to NAAD Studios’ vibrant performance at the 2024 Asian Pacific Cultural Festival! Proud to partner with Neha Patel and NAAD Studios as they uplift AANHPI voices and connect communities through art. 🎶✨ #ACMA #NAADStudios
From student to mentor 🌟 Brittany Wang’s TAKE ONE journey comes full circle! Once a student, now inspiring young AAPI creatives as a mentor — proof that growth, representation & community create lasting impact. 🎬
#ACMA #TakeOneMediaArtsAcademy
#ACMA #TakeOneMediaArtsAcademy
November 13, 2025 at 12:57 AM
From student to mentor 🌟 Brittany Wang’s TAKE ONE journey comes full circle! Once a student, now inspiring young AAPI creatives as a mentor — proof that growth, representation & community create lasting impact. 🎬
#ACMA #TakeOneMediaArtsAcademy
#ACMA #TakeOneMediaArtsAcademy
Big announcements, bigger dreams! 🎬 TAKE ONE revealed the top 2 films in production — Naomi Sanchez’s Angelita & The Saint’s Tea Leaves Salad! Plus, congrats to Amelia Lacey, our Film Fellow (Jan–Mar 2026)! 🌟 #TakeOneAcademy #FutureFilmmakers
November 12, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Big announcements, bigger dreams! 🎬 TAKE ONE revealed the top 2 films in production — Naomi Sanchez’s Angelita & The Saint’s Tea Leaves Salad! Plus, congrats to Amelia Lacey, our Film Fellow (Jan–Mar 2026)! 🌟 #TakeOneAcademy #FutureFilmmakers
Meet Ova Saopeng, an ACMA Media Advisory Board Member and co-artistic director of TeAda Productions, amplifying refugee and immigrant stories through powerful theatre. Catch him in ACMA’s short film Awaken! 🌊 #AAPIArts #AwakenFilm #ACMA
November 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Meet Ova Saopeng, an ACMA Media Advisory Board Member and co-artistic director of TeAda Productions, amplifying refugee and immigrant stories through powerful theatre. Catch him in ACMA’s short film Awaken! 🌊 #AAPIArts #AwakenFilm #ACMA
Follow @acmasocal on X! 💙
Get inspiring AAPI stories, creative opportunities, and cultural highlights celebrating representation through media. 🌏✨
Join our creative community today! 💫
#ACMA #ACMASoCal #AAPIRepresentation #MediaArts #Storytelling #StayConnected
Get inspiring AAPI stories, creative opportunities, and cultural highlights celebrating representation through media. 🌏✨
Join our creative community today! 💫
#ACMA #ACMASoCal #AAPIRepresentation #MediaArts #Storytelling #StayConnected
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Follow @acmasocal on X! 💙
Get inspiring AAPI stories, creative opportunities, and cultural highlights celebrating representation through media. 🌏✨
Join our creative community today! 💫
#ACMA #ACMASoCal #AAPIRepresentation #MediaArts #Storytelling #StayConnected
Get inspiring AAPI stories, creative opportunities, and cultural highlights celebrating representation through media. 🌏✨
Join our creative community today! 💫
#ACMA #ACMASoCal #AAPIRepresentation #MediaArts #Storytelling #StayConnected
ACMA brought its L.E.A.D. Workshop to UPAC San Diego! 🎬✨ High school students explored how storytelling can inspire healing, advocacy, and self-expression through film, photography, and media arts. 🎥💡 #ACMA #LEADProgram #UPAC #YouthEmpowerment
November 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
ACMA brought its L.E.A.D. Workshop to UPAC San Diego! 🎬✨ High school students explored how storytelling can inspire healing, advocacy, and self-expression through film, photography, and media arts. 🎥💡 #ACMA #LEADProgram #UPAC #YouthEmpowerment
Creativity came alive at TAKE ONE’s Halloween Short Film Challenge! 🎃 Congrats to the teams behind “Don’t Hang Up” 📞 and “Remain Calm” 🌟 for their powerful films! Thanks to Prebys Foundation for supporting youth voices in media. 💙 #TAKEONEAcademy
November 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Creativity came alive at TAKE ONE’s Halloween Short Film Challenge! 🎃 Congrats to the teams behind “Don’t Hang Up” 📞 and “Remain Calm” 🌟 for their powerful films! Thanks to Prebys Foundation for supporting youth voices in media. 💙 #TAKEONEAcademy
We were honored to receive Arts EcoSystem funding from The Conrad Prebys Foundation! 💙🎬 This milestone helped ACMA open our own facility and continue empowering communities through storytelling and media arts. ✨
#PrebysFoundation #ACMA #ArtsAndCulture #CommunityImpact
#PrebysFoundation #ACMA #ArtsAndCulture #CommunityImpact
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
We were honored to receive Arts EcoSystem funding from The Conrad Prebys Foundation! 💙🎬 This milestone helped ACMA open our own facility and continue empowering communities through storytelling and media arts. ✨
#PrebysFoundation #ACMA #ArtsAndCulture #CommunityImpact
#PrebysFoundation #ACMA #ArtsAndCulture #CommunityImpact
Our TAKE ONE participants got creative with a Halloween-themed Pitch Deck challenge! 🎃 Congrats to Group 1 — Amelia, Naomi, Berke & Grace for winning with their project “Don’t Hang Up”! 🎬👏 #TakeOne #Storytelling #CreativePitch #Teamwork #HalloweenChallenge
November 7, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Our TAKE ONE participants got creative with a Halloween-themed Pitch Deck challenge! 🎃 Congrats to Group 1 — Amelia, Naomi, Berke & Grace for winning with their project “Don’t Hang Up”! 🎬👏 #TakeOne #Storytelling #CreativePitch #Teamwork #HalloweenChallenge
ThrowbackThursday to the inspiring soft opening of One Safe Place – The North County Family Justice Center! 💜 Honored to join community leaders in supporting hope, healing & empowerment for survivors. 🎥💪 #ACMA #OneSafePlace #TogetherWeRise #EndViolence
November 7, 2025 at 1:19 AM
ThrowbackThursday to the inspiring soft opening of One Safe Place – The North County Family Justice Center! 💜 Honored to join community leaders in supporting hope, healing & empowerment for survivors. 🎥💪 #ACMA #OneSafePlace #TogetherWeRise #EndViolence
Meet Michelle K. Sugihara, Executive Director & CEO of CAPE — leading the charge for AAPI representation in Hollywood! 🎬✨ A trailblazing attorney, producer & speaker, Michelle shares her inspiring journey on Asian Pacific Voices Radio. 🎧 youtu.be/uc7t-NZ_DN8?si…
November 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Meet Michelle K. Sugihara, Executive Director & CEO of CAPE — leading the charge for AAPI representation in Hollywood! 🎬✨ A trailblazing attorney, producer & speaker, Michelle shares her inspiring journey on Asian Pacific Voices Radio. 🎧 youtu.be/uc7t-NZ_DN8?si…
Lights, Camera, Creativity! ✨
Week 8 at TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy was filled with inspiration and hands-on learning in animation, HMU, and producing! 🎬
From storytelling through movement to cinematic transformations and film pitching our students keep leveling up!
Week 8 at TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy was filled with inspiration and hands-on learning in animation, HMU, and producing! 🎬
From storytelling through movement to cinematic transformations and film pitching our students keep leveling up!
November 5, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Lights, Camera, Creativity! ✨
Week 8 at TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy was filled with inspiration and hands-on learning in animation, HMU, and producing! 🎬
From storytelling through movement to cinematic transformations and film pitching our students keep leveling up!
Week 8 at TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy was filled with inspiration and hands-on learning in animation, HMU, and producing! 🎬
From storytelling through movement to cinematic transformations and film pitching our students keep leveling up!
Experience the magic of The Golden Wish! 🌟 From Emmy-winning composer Nathan Wang 🎶—known for his work with Jackie Chan—comes a heartwarming new musical! 🎭
📅 Nov 24–25 | 📍 Pasadena
🎟️ goldenwishmusical.com#TheGoldenWishs#SupportTheArtsts
📅 Nov 24–25 | 📍 Pasadena
🎟️ goldenwishmusical.com#TheGoldenWishs#SupportTheArtsts
November 4, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Experience the magic of The Golden Wish! 🌟 From Emmy-winning composer Nathan Wang 🎶—known for his work with Jackie Chan—comes a heartwarming new musical! 🎭
📅 Nov 24–25 | 📍 Pasadena
🎟️ goldenwishmusical.com#TheGoldenWishs#SupportTheArtsts
📅 Nov 24–25 | 📍 Pasadena
🎟️ goldenwishmusical.com#TheGoldenWishs#SupportTheArtsts
Ready to grow your brand? 🌟 ACMA offers creative, affordable digital marketing for small businesses & nonprofits—from social media to video production. Let’s make your story shine! 💡 DM us today! #ACMA #GrowWithACMA #CreativeMarketing
November 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Ready to grow your brand? 🌟 ACMA offers creative, affordable digital marketing for small businesses & nonprofits—from social media to video production. Let’s make your story shine! 💡 DM us today! #ACMA #GrowWithACMA #CreativeMarketing
ACMA is proud to support Children of War, a powerful short film by Arnold Chun inspired by his father’s childhood during the Korean War honoring survivors and preserving their legacy. Donate today to help share their story. #ACMA #ChildrenOfWarFilm
November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
ACMA is proud to support Children of War, a powerful short film by Arnold Chun inspired by his father’s childhood during the Korean War honoring survivors and preserving their legacy. Donate today to help share their story. #ACMA #ChildrenOfWarFilm
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Prebys is proud to invest $5 million in San Diego-based startups advancing medical research and patient care. One more way we’re strengthening our region’s workforce and health ecosystem, attracting more capital, and investing in the future of San Diego
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October 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Prebys is proud to invest $5 million in San Diego-based startups advancing medical research and patient care. One more way we’re strengthening our region’s workforce and health ecosystem, attracting more capital, and investing in the future of San Diego
prebysfdn.org/PrebysVentur...
prebysfdn.org/PrebysVentur...
Awaken, a powerful short film by ACMA, takes you on a moving journey of rediscovery, resilience, and cultural identity. 🎬💫
Embrace who you are, find healing, and awaken your own story. 💖
#Awaken #ACMA #AAPIStories #ShortFilm #CulturalIdentity
Embrace who you are, find healing, and awaken your own story. 💖
#Awaken #ACMA #AAPIStories #ShortFilm #CulturalIdentity
November 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Awaken, a powerful short film by ACMA, takes you on a moving journey of rediscovery, resilience, and cultural identity. 🎬💫
Embrace who you are, find healing, and awaken your own story. 💖
#Awaken #ACMA #AAPIStories #ShortFilm #CulturalIdentity
Embrace who you are, find healing, and awaken your own story. 💖
#Awaken #ACMA #AAPIStories #ShortFilm #CulturalIdentity
Happy Halloween from the Asian Culture and Media Alliance (ACMA)! 🎬
This spooky season, we celebrate how stories from folklore to film bring cultures together. Embrace the magic of imagination, creativity, and diversity!
#HappyHalloween #ACMA #SpookySeason
This spooky season, we celebrate how stories from folklore to film bring cultures together. Embrace the magic of imagination, creativity, and diversity!
#HappyHalloween #ACMA #SpookySeason
October 31, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Happy Halloween from the Asian Culture and Media Alliance (ACMA)! 🎬
This spooky season, we celebrate how stories from folklore to film bring cultures together. Embrace the magic of imagination, creativity, and diversity!
#HappyHalloween #ACMA #SpookySeason
This spooky season, we celebrate how stories from folklore to film bring cultures together. Embrace the magic of imagination, creativity, and diversity!
#HappyHalloween #ACMA #SpookySeason
Did you know? 💐
Undas comes from the Catholic observance of All Saints’ (Nov 1) and All Souls’ Day (Nov 2), introduced by the Spanish in the 16th century. Filipinos turned it into a heartfelt tradition of remembrance and celebration. 🕯️
Undas comes from the Catholic observance of All Saints’ (Nov 1) and All Souls’ Day (Nov 2), introduced by the Spanish in the 16th century. Filipinos turned it into a heartfelt tradition of remembrance and celebration. 🕯️
October 31, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Did you know? 💐
Undas comes from the Catholic observance of All Saints’ (Nov 1) and All Souls’ Day (Nov 2), introduced by the Spanish in the 16th century. Filipinos turned it into a heartfelt tradition of remembrance and celebration. 🕯️
Undas comes from the Catholic observance of All Saints’ (Nov 1) and All Souls’ Day (Nov 2), introduced by the Spanish in the 16th century. Filipinos turned it into a heartfelt tradition of remembrance and celebration. 🕯️
Throwback to when Executive Director Cathlyn Choi was interviewed for the 2024 Asian Pacific Cultural Festival! 🎤🌸 She shared ACMA’s mission to amplify AANHPI voices and celebrate cultural diversity through storytelling and media. #ThrowbackThursday #ACMA
October 31, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Throwback to when Executive Director Cathlyn Choi was interviewed for the 2024 Asian Pacific Cultural Festival! 🎤🌸 She shared ACMA’s mission to amplify AANHPI voices and celebrate cultural diversity through storytelling and media. #ThrowbackThursday #ACMA
Day 2 of the 2025 KDVA Reunion and ROK–U.S. Veterans Conference was filled with inspiration and unity! 🇰🇷🇺🇸
ACMA’s Executive Director, Cathlyn Choi, took the stage to share how media and cultural storytelling honor veterans and strengthen the ROK–U.S. alliance.
ACMA’s Executive Director, Cathlyn Choi, took the stage to share how media and cultural storytelling honor veterans and strengthen the ROK–U.S. alliance.
October 29, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Day 2 of the 2025 KDVA Reunion and ROK–U.S. Veterans Conference was filled with inspiration and unity! 🇰🇷🇺🇸
ACMA’s Executive Director, Cathlyn Choi, took the stage to share how media and cultural storytelling honor veterans and strengthen the ROK–U.S. alliance.
ACMA’s Executive Director, Cathlyn Choi, took the stage to share how media and cultural storytelling honor veterans and strengthen the ROK–U.S. alliance.
Day 1 at the 2025 KDVA Reunion & ROK–U.S. Veterans Conference! 🇰🇷🇺🇸 ACMA joined our community partner KDVA for an inspiring Ice Breaker Reception honoring service, friendship, and the enduring U.S.–Korea alliance. 🎖️✨ #acma #kdva #rokusalliance #veterans
October 28, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Day 1 at the 2025 KDVA Reunion & ROK–U.S. Veterans Conference! 🇰🇷🇺🇸 ACMA joined our community partner KDVA for an inspiring Ice Breaker Reception honoring service, friendship, and the enduring U.S.–Korea alliance. 🎖️✨ #acma #kdva #rokusalliance #veterans
Meet our Community Partner: San Diego American Indian Health Center 🌿 Providing medical, dental, and wellness services since 1979, SDAIHC empowers San Diego’s Urban American Indian and underserved communities. 💙 www.sdaihc.org #HealthEquity #CommunityCare
October 27, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Meet our Community Partner: San Diego American Indian Health Center 🌿 Providing medical, dental, and wellness services since 1979, SDAIHC empowers San Diego’s Urban American Indian and underserved communities. 💙 www.sdaihc.org #HealthEquity #CommunityCare