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Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 1d

We’re proud to celebrate award-winning producer, actress, and ACMA Media Board Member Alexa Khan, whose film Hello Mother won Best International Feature at the 2025 San Diego International Film Festival! A huge win for Mongolian cinema and Asian storytellers worldwide!

Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 1d

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! 🧠

In today’s digital age, protecting our data means protecting our stories, identities, and communities. As AI and online collaboration grow, so do cyber risks. Stay informed, stay secure, and help build a safer digital future for all creators. 💻✨

Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 2d

🎬 Week 7 of TAKE ONE Workshop: Lighting, Grip & Directing Essentials! Guest instructor Izzy Traub led a VFX session, while Advik Sharma guided students in directing. Thanks to Ryan Stanly and Mr. Michelson for teaching lighting safety and grip essentials! 💡

#TakeOneAcademy #Filmmaking #ACMASocal

Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 2d

ACMA Executive Director Cathlyn Choi attended the Grand Opening of One Safe Place – South County Family Justice Center on Oct 17, joining leaders and partners to protect victims, empower families, and end cycles of violence. 💙🙌

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Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 4d

Stay inspired and connected! 🌏 Follow Asian Pacific Voices on Facebook for exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and empowering stories celebrating the AAPI community worldwide. 💫 #AAPIStories #AsianPacificVoices #RepresentationMatters

Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 6d

Did you know? 💫 One Safe Place – San Diego County’s Family Justice Centers offer free, compassionate support for anyone affected by abuse, assault, trafficking, or hate crimes. You are not alone — help and healing are here. 💙 #OneSafePlace #EndViolence #HealingTogether

Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 6d

Day 2 at the San Diego International Film Festival was inspiring! 🎬✨ From powerful screenings to connecting with filmmakers, the passion for storytelling filled the day. Here’s to more cinematic magic ahead! ❤️ #SDiFF25 #SanDiegoFilmFest #ACMA

Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 7d

Get ready for a chilling ride into the dark side of social media. 📱 In Follower by Korean filmmaker Ryan Park, a live stream turns deadly—blurring the line between connection and danger. 🎞 #SDiFF #FollowerFilm #Thriller #KoreanCinema

Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 7d

What an amazing start to the San Diego International Film Festival! 🎬 ACMA’s Cathlyn Choi and Eric Michelson joined fellow creatives to celebrate powerful stories and the magic of film. Here’s to a week of inspiration and community! ❤️ #SDiFF25 #ACMA

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Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 8d

Your SDG&E® bill will now show electric delivery charges in a new way. This is not an extra charge, rather it is a change in how your bill is structured.

Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 8d

🎬 Congrats to award-winning producer & ACMA Media Board Member Alex Khan! Her film Hello Mother is officially selected for #SDiFF25! Catch it Oct 17–18 at AMC La Jolla. A powerful story of love, loss & rediscovery. 🌏 #WomenInFilm #ACMAMedia

Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 8d

🎬 San Diego, we’re coming in hot! Catch ACMA at #SDiFF25 — proud community partner of the San Diego International Film Festival! 🎥 Join us Oct 15–19 for powerful films, stories, and voices you won’t want to miss. 💫 @sdfilmfestival #SdFilmFest

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Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 9d

This week at TAKE ONE, students explored the power of sound in film with veteran filmmaker Thomas Hayslip. 🎬 His insights on storytelling, sound design, and industry trends inspired the next generation of creators. 🎧 #TakeOne #MediaArtsAcademy #ACMA

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Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 11d

ACMA proudly welcomes the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) as our new community partner! Together, we honor service, strengthen the U.S.–ROK alliance, and celebrate unity across cultures. 🇺🇸🇰🇷

#ACMA #KDVA #CommunityPartner #USROKAlliance #Veterans #ServiceandHonor

Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 13d

The Shared Roots Initiative is expanding its mission of empowering immigrant, refugee, and first-generation farmers with the launch of the Shared Roots Podcast, hosted by Paul Maschka and Areli Perez.

Follow us and stay tuned for its official release!

Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 13d

During Chuseok, families make songpyeon—half-moon rice cakes steamed over pine needles, symbolizing purity and good fortune. 🌕 Celebrate this Korean harvest festival by sharing its warmth, gratitude, and traditions! ✨

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Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · 13d

Did you know it's World Mental Health Day? 🌎

People of all ages in our community struggle with mental health issues, but Resounding Joy uses music therapy to help reduce anxiety and stress and improve their quality of life.

Learn more: resoundingjoyinc.org

#WorldMentalHealthDay #MusicTherapy

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Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 13d

Join us this Sunday, Oct 12 (2–4:30 PM) at ACMA HQ for AHAANA’s free Youth Storytelling Workshop! Ages 15–24 explore identity, creativity & mental health through multimedia & connection.
📍3505 Camino del Rio S
🔗 ahaana.org
#ACMA #AHAANA #YouthWorkshop #Storytelling

Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 14d

This month, we honor fighters, remember loved ones, and celebrate survivors. 💗 Early detection saves lives, spread awareness, get screened, and support one another. Together, we can make a difference. #PinkOctober #ACMA #HopeAndHealing

Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 15d

Each October, we celebrate the history, resilience, and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community. 🌈 From breaking barriers to inspiring change, LGBTQ+ voices continue to shape our culture. Join ACMA in honoring stories of courage, creativity, and authenticity. #LGBTQHistoryMonth #ACMA

Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 16d

At ACMA, we celebrate creativity and community! 💛
Our TAKE ONE students came together to honor October birthdays — Adonis, Naomi, and Jasmine! 🎉
A day of laughter, connection, and inspiration that reminds us we’re more than a program — we’re family. 🎬✨

Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 16d

Week 5 at TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy spotlighted creativity and growth! 🎬
As students entered Stage 2: Production, they explored how camera lenses, sound, and lighting bring stories to life — building confidence, skills, and teamwork along the way. 🌟

#YouthEmpowerment #FutureFilmmakers #ACMA

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Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · 16d

The arts build bridges for connection and are a fundamental part of San Diego’s entire cultural ecosystem and economy.

We are investing $13.4M in local arts organizations that have been severely impacted by Federal and state budget cuts, donor fatigue, and rising costs.
Learn more: heyor.ca/L8jeeK

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Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 17d

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🌕✨ A time to honor harvest, gratitude, and togetherness. From mooncakes to lanterns, families across Asia celebrate unity under the brightest full moon. 🌾💛 #MidAutumnFestival #Chuseok #TrungThu #ACMA #AsianCulture

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Asian Culture and Media Alliance @acmasocal.bsky.social · 17d

ACMA is proud to partner with One Safe Place, offering media arts programs to support healing and empowerment for survivors of violence. Together, we’re building a safe, inclusive, and resilient community. 💛 #ACMACommunityPartner #HopeHealingJustice