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Pacific Arts Movement presents Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander media arts to San Diego residents and visitors in order to inspire, entertain, and support a more compassionate society.

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Pacific Arts Movement presents Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander media arts to San Diego residents and visitors in order to inspire, entertain, and support a more compassionate society.

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Empowering local high school students to learn the art of documentary filmmaking.

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Developing film experiences with local San Diego schools.

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We bring time-bending realities, tender fandoms and cinematic adventures to San Diego.

And if we’re really showing off — the largest showcase of Asian and Asian American cinema in North America — the San Diego Asian Film Festival.

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