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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

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!

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
#TheGoldenWish #SupportTheArts

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

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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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

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

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. 🕯️

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.

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

ACMA stands with One Safe Place to break cultural barriers and support survivors of domestic violence. You’re not alone, help, safety, and healing are here. 💜 Visit One Safe Place or call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). #DVAM #ACMA #EndTheViolence

Filipino Americans are the 3rd-largest Asian American group in the U.S.—about 4.6M strong! From healthcare to tech, FilAms continue to shape America while celebrating their rich heritage. ✨ #FAHM #FilAmPride #AAPIHeritage

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!

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. 💻✨

🎬 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

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. 💙🙌

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

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

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

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

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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🎬 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

🎬 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

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