6 Must-See Films from the 2023 Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival
From “Joyland” to “To Kill a Tiger,” here are our top picks from Canada’s leading South Asian film festival.
Asian Talent and Asian-Led Projects Nominated at the 2023 Canadian Screen Awards
The Canadian Screen Awards (a.k.a. Canada’s Oscars) one-hour special will air on April 16, 2023
7 Must-See Films to Catch at the 2022 Reel Asian Film Festival
The Toronto International Reel Asian Film Festival (a.k.a. Reel Asian) returns in-person and online Nov 9 – 20, 2022.
New Streaming Service Cpics Aims to Fill the Gaps of South Asian Stories on Film and Television
“We need more content made by South Asian filmmakers that is authentic to the South Asian experience without having to mould to the platform they are on,” said Kavi Raz, the CEO and founder of Cpics.
The Asian Films and Filmmakers Coming to TIFF 2022
From Lee Jung-jae’s directorial debut to Shekhar Kapur’s cross-cultural romantic comedy, here are the movies by Asian filmmakers making a splash at this year’s festival.
Collective Healing: A Virtual Support Group and Fundraiser for Asian Women and Gender-Diverse Folks
This pay-what-you-can virtual support group and fundraiser is in support of proj1907, a grassroots group of Asian women, working to elevate Asian voices that are underrepresented and undervalued in mainstream discourse.
Paris Jewellers Designs Engagement Ring for Lana Condor
Condor’s ring is an oval centre diamond set in yellow gold with pear shaped and round brilliant side diamonds.
Filipino-Canadian Christmas Market Huge Success for Third Year in a Row
The market showcased local Filipino-Canadian businesses in the Lower Mainland.
Canadian Chinese Youth Athletic Association Teams Up With Mitchell & Ness on ‘Boba Raptor’ Capsule Collection
The collection celebrates over 25 years of partnership between CCYAA and the Toronto Raptors’ efforts to grow the game in the community.
Reel Asian Film Festival Celebrates 25 Years — Here’s How to Tune In
The Toronto International Reel Asian Film Festival (a.k.a. Reel Asian) returns November 10—19, 2021.
Toronto-Based Creatives Set Up Free Development Program for Pan-Asian Photographers and Filmmakers
‘Ideas From I’ is a free program for pan-Asian youth photographers and filmmakers in the GTA with little to no formal training.
Covry Launches Limited-Edition Hats To Support AAPI Youth
100% of the proceeds will go towards Act to Change, a non-profit organization dedicated to end bullying among AAPI youth.
Paris Jewellers Launches Limited-Edition ‘Hope’ Collection to Help Combat Anti-Asian Racism
One hundred per cent of the proceeds from the collection will be donated to organizations addressing anti-Asian racism and amplifying Asian voices across Canada and the U.S.
A Look at Toronto’s Rally for Solidarity Against Anti-Asian Racism
Amid the rain, over 5,000 Asian Canadian and allies attended the hour-long rally held at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto.
This Virtual Dumpling-Making Fundraiser Aims to Support and Give Back to the Asian Community
Created by Jannell Lo, Dump the Hate invites participants to make and sell dumplings and donate the proceeds to organizations supporting the Asian community.
Private Policy and Chella Man’s New Jewelry Collaboration Celebrates the ‘Beauty of Being Deaf’
The Asian-led project celebrates the deaf and hard of hearing communities while also breaking Asian stereotypes.
Sandra Oh Gives Powerful Speech During Stop Asian Hate Protest in Pittsburgh
“I am proud to be Asian. I belong here,” said the “Killing Eve” star.
Sephora Canada Partners with Asian Canadian Influencers for Lunar New Year Campaign
The brand’s 5th iteration of its Lunar New Year campaign stars Brigitte Truong and Angel Zheng.
Eddie Huang Makes Directorial Debut with Feature Film, ‘Boogie’
The coming-of-age film tells the fictional story of Alfred “Boogie” Chin, a Chinese-American basketball phenom from Queens, NY.
‘Minari’s’ Golden Globes Foreign Film Classification Sparks Outcry Among Celebs
“The film equivalent of being told to go back to your country when that country is actually America,” tweeted Daniel Dae Kim.