How AAPI Women in Film Win Grants, Build Champions & Elevate Their Films

Are you an AAPI filmmaker ready to take your film from “finished short” to “next big step”?
Join us for an intimate, insight-driven salon where AAPI filmmakers, producers, writers, and studio executives come together to share the real roadmap for moving your project — and your career — forward.
In this gathering, you’ll gain rare access to both sides of the industry:
From the Filmmaker POV
Hear directly from creators who have:

• won major grants from CAPE, NALIP, and more
• run Oscar campaigns for their shorts
• packaged and pitched shorts as prototypes for features
• built momentum in the “quiet” waiting season
• navigated resilience, financing, and early-career visibility

They’ll demystify how they positioned their applications, shaped their story, tailored their materials, and learned what funders and labs are actually looking for.
From the Executive POV
Learn from producers and creative executives who:

• evaluate emerging talent
• decide which voices to champion
• identify projects with long-term potential
• use institutional power to open doors
• support underrepresented filmmakers from short → feature → series

They’ll share how they make decisions, what stands out in applications, and how filmmakers can best build relationships and pitch with clarity.
Why Attend?
Whether you're developing your first short, entering the festival circuit, applying for grants, or preparing to pitch your feature, this salon gives you the insider knowledge that rarely gets shared publicly.
This is a space for honest mentorship, practical wisdom, and real conversations — the kind filmmakers usually only get behind closed doors.

RSVP:
https://dimsumx.vercel.app/events/register/YQKF06VIDKjOuWGPClJA
Cost: $35+
Early Bird Ticket $35 ends in two days!

RSVP via Meetup does not guarantee entrance to the event; everyone must RSVP via the link above and submit the payment.