named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
ACV Media Archive
Collaborative archive with NYU to digitize and preserve 40 years of ACV's exhibition and publication history, including AAIFF films and media writings.
Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF)
Annual film festival showcasing approximately 100 short and feature films by Asian and Asian American filmmakers, established in 1978 as the first Asian American film festival in the U.S.
CineVue
Online journal publishing film reviews, interviews, essays, and profiles on Asian and Asian American cinema and media creators.
Fiscal Sponsorships
Provides fiscal sponsorship for independent Asian and Asian American media projects, enabling access to grants and tax-deductible donations.
National Festival Tour
Year-round tour that rents and screens select AAIFF films to universities, cultural institutions, and corporations across the U.S.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 2 activities
- Expand national reach through festival touringLaunched and operated the annual National Festival Tour starting in 1982, which brought programming across the U.S. and catalyzed the creation of Asian American film festivals in multiple major cities.
- Produce and present the Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF)Organizes and presents the annual Asian American International Film Festival, the first and longest-running festival dedicated to showcasing film and moving image work by media artists of Asian descent. The festival is produced as a hybrid event with both in-person screenings in New York City and online access, featuring films from over 40 countries and including U.S. premieres by acclaimed directors such as Wayne Wang, Mira Nair, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, and Ang Lee.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Administer the Asian American International Screenplay Competition and ReadingSupports unproduced, feature-length screenplays written by writers of AAPI descent through an annual screenplay competition, culminating in a live staged reading of the winning script followed by a moderated feedback session. The competition has been hosted annually, including the 2023 edition where THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS was presented.
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Film Distribution and Screening Programs 1 activity
- Co-host film screenings at external festivalsCo-hosts screenings of independent films such as "KIM'S VIDEO" and "SMOKING TIGERS" at major external festivals, including the Tribeca Film Festival, expanding visibility for Asian and Asian American media artists.
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Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 1 activity
- Fiscally sponsor independent media projects by or about the Asian diasporaProvides fiscal sponsorship to independent media projects by or about Asian and Pacific Islander communities, serving as a fiscal agent for individual artists. Supports completed works such as WINGS OF DEFEAT, HAFU, YELLOW ROSE, LINGUA FRANCA, THE QUIET BUILDERS, and HAFU by accepting and redistributing funds, offering creative consultation, funding references, and partnership support.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Preserve and promote historical Asian and Asian American film heritageEngages in the preservation of historical aspects of Asian and Asian American films through archiving, retrospective analyses, and public programming. Collaborated with NYU’s Asian Pacific American Studies Institute and Tamiment Library to catalog, digitize, and make publicly accessible its 40-year archive of exhibitions, publications, and media production history.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produce original short and feature films on social impact themesProduces original short and feature films focused on critical social impact issues affecting Asian and Asian American communities.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognize contributions to Asian American media through annual awardsAwards the Asian American Media Award annually since 1987 to individuals who have made significant contributions to Asian American media, recognizing excellence and impact in the field.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Publish critical writings and artist profiles on Asian American cinemaProduces and publishes film reviews, critical essays, filmmaker profiles, retrospectives, and listicles that explore historical and contemporary Asian and Asian American cinema. Content includes interviews with filmmakers like Christine Choy, analyses of films such as 'Better Luck Tomorrow' and 'Hito Hata', and artist features like Q&As with Phillipa Soo.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$330K
Contributions & grants$330K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$405K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$105K
Cash$105K
Investments$0
Liabilities$89K
Net assets$16K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +62.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- JACKIE MCCAFFREY — TREASURER
- JAMES LIAO — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN SHIN — OFFICER
- PHILIP LAM — BOARD CHAIRM
- WYNN SALISCH — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- AALDEF Partner — Judy Lei works with AALDEF's Democracy Team on the Asian American Exit Poll, indicating a professional affiliation.
- Array Studios Partner — Partner in the production and distribution of the film "Lingua Franca".
- Asian American Asian Research Institute at CUNY Partner — Supported the 2023 staged reading of the Asian American International Screenplay Competition winner.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram as a platform to share updates and engage with audiences.
- NYU Asian Pacific American Studies Institute Partner — Collaborated with ACV to catalog, digitize, and make publicly accessible the ACV Media Archive.
- New York Times Partner — Collaborated with the Asian Heritage Network of the New York Times, which hosted the first stop of the 2012/13 National Festival Tour.
- Pearl River Partner — Corporate sponsor of Asian CineVision, as indicated by logo inclusion on the sponsor page.
- Self Evident Partner — Fiscally sponsors the audio documentary series "Self-Evident," which presents stories from Asian American communities across generations and cultures.
- Sony Partner — Partner in the production and distribution of the feature film "Yellow Rose".
- Tamiment Library Partner — Collaborated with ACV to catalog, digitize, and make publicly accessible the ACV Media Archive.
- Tribeca Film Festival Partner — Co-hosted film screenings for the festival.
- Tribeca Film Festival Partner — Co-hosted film screenings including KIM’S VIDEO and SMOKING TIGERS.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Artist Support Ecosystemmethodology: artist-support ecosystemBy providing platforms, fiscal sponsorship, distribution, and competitive opportunities, the organization strengthens the pipeline and sustainability of Asian American media artists, because structural support enables underrepresented creators to develop, produce, and share their work at scale.
- Arts for Social Changemethodology: arts-for-social-changeBy leveraging artistic expression and community engagement through film, the organization drives social change and increases societal understanding of Asian and Asian American experiences, because art has transformative power to shift narratives and foster dialogue.
- Cultural Preservation Through Mediamethodology: culture-preservation-educationBy curating, exhibiting, and preserving films that reflect Asian and Asian American experiences, the organization ensures intergenerational continuity of cultural narratives and supports youth identity development, because representation in media reinforces belonging and historical awareness.