Storytelling for Narrative Justice

Operates as a platform to increase visibility and access for BIPOC artists by connecting their work to funders, audiences, and community stakeholders.

Creates and supports the production of non-fiction films and immersive media projects led by BIPOC artists, serving as a core creative output of the organization.

Offers capacity-building programs including mentorship and professional development opportunities designed to support the growth and sustainability of BIPOC artists.

Creates award-winning documentary films and video content that explore the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) experience, including themes of identity, health, resilience, and social challenges. Recent productions include feature-length documentaries such as "An Essential Delivery" (2023) and "In Full Bloom" (2023), as well as short films addressing issues like financial instability and breast cancer in the AAPI community.

Produces short-form video series that highlight AAPI perspectives on identity, creativity, culture, and social issues. Projects include interview series with AAPI artists and narratives on love, racism, and community resilience, distributed during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and other public engagement campaigns.

Nurtures and develops the skills of AAPI creatives by supporting their creative projects and fostering authentic storytelling within the community.

Produces a fireside-style blog and interview series, a Substack publication titled Between the Threads, and thematic event series such as Voices Rising to highlight AAPI experiences across arts, food, performance, and culture. These efforts include both digital content and in-person events in cities like New York and Seattle.

Hosts an ongoing dinner series and other convenings that bring together leaders from various industries to discuss critical social issues, promote collaboration, and foster understanding across cultures and sectors.

Creates Community Engagement Guides and classroom lesson plans based on its film series to promote empathy, understanding, and dialogue about the Asian American experience in educational and community settings.

Organizes annual flagship events including the AAPI Trailblazers Gala, Women's Conferences & Galas, and Serica Galas to honor distinguished AAPI leaders and rising stars. These events convene prominent figures in business, politics, and culture, with over 45 events hosted in 2025 alone, reaching more than 15 million people and serving over 2,000 live attendees.

Runs the AAPI Women's Leadership Mentorship Program, selecting up to ten mentees annually in the Greater NYC area through a competitive process, and hosts graduation and networking events. Also operates CINGS and co-launched the US-China Next Gen Leaders Circle (NGLC), which supports bicultural leadership development among young professionals, particularly around climate change.

Produces documentary film series and digital video content that explore the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience, including topics such as anti-Asian hate, cross-racial solidarity, and contributions to arts and culture. These productions have generated over 20 million views and received multiple awards, including a New York Emmy and Anthem Awards.

Manages an annual playwriting award program that includes a $1,000 prize for one winning playwright, a $200 honorarium for each of six to eight finalists, a staged reading of the winning play, and a one-year complimentary membership for all eligible applicants.

Engages in collective advocacy with theater networks of color to advance equity and justice, including public campaigns responding to anti-Asian hate and the production of advocacy materials such as the short film "Beyond Yellowface" and the "Strong Together" public service announcement.

Conducts surveys in partnership with theater organizations of color to assess community needs, generate data, and inform advocacy and programming efforts in the AANHPI, SWANA, MENA, and Mixed Race theater field.

Offers training sessions led by industry experts, one-on-one mentorship opportunities, and ongoing working groups focused on organizational development, membership engagement, and institutional knowledge preservation to support professional growth and sustainability.

Organizes in-person regional gatherings, "CAATA Night" events, artist mixers, showcases, fireside chats, panels, and collective meals in cities across the U.S. to celebrate productions, highlight local talent, strengthen community ties, and foster dialogue among theater professionals.

Preserves institutional memory through an online archive of past ConFests, including photos, program lineups, and thematic content, and hosts committees focused on 20th-anniversary commemoration and knowledge preservation.