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East Side Stories

Video Series
& Programs

Short-form content that amplifies diverse voices, celebrates community, and creates meaningful connections through visual storytelling.

Original Series

Digital Content Program

Original video series exploring identity, creativity, and culture — created by and for the AAPI community.

Being An Asian Creative

Asian American and Asian Diaspora artists often face unique challenges when they pursue their callings. We spoke with four artists from different mediums to talk about their experiences, positive and negative.

Director Mari Uchida · Producer & Editor Seiji Yamashita

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What It Takes To Be An Asian American Creative (Part 1/2)

The Biggest Problems With Asians In Movies (Part 2/2)

Tell Me You're An Entrepreneur Without Telling Me You're An Entrepreneur

Asian-Americans are often depicted as successful model minorities — but the truth is, our career paths are not always so linear.

Directed & Edited by Joyce Keokham · Producer Joyce Chang · Video & Sound William Wu · Production Assistant Bethany Yeap

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Tell Me You're An Entrepreneur Without Telling Me You're An Entrepreneur | Part 1

Tell Me You're An Entrepreneur Without Telling Me You're An Entrepreneur | Part 2

Conversations We Never Had

Where AAPI kids ask increasingly intimate questions to their parents. For each question where they learn something new, they move one seat closer to one another.

Director Alan Yaung · Director of Photography Alan Tan · Producer Joann Wang · Sound Andy Liu · Translators Celyn Ng & Janice Mun

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Asian American Parents Reveal Stories Of Sacrifice (Part I)

AAPI Parents Admit Their Biggest Regrets To Their Kids (Part II)

Meals We Remember

AAPI people share memories of the cultural foods and meals made by parents and caretakers in a show of nostalgia, love and gratitude.

Produced & Edited Christine Eunji Kim · Director Yuena Li · Director of Photography Josh Pei · Sound Andy Liu · Graphic Design Tina Mei

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Cooking Chicken Adobo For My Picky Aunties | Ep. 1

Cooking Kimchi Jjigae For My Korean Grandma | Ep. 2

My Chinese Parents Swear This Soup Can Cure ANYTHING

My Dad's Weekly Daal Recipe | Ep. 3

30 Minutes Of Wholesome Asian American Content To Celebrate APA Heritage Month

Stories From The Heart

Have you ever been in love? We asked 50+ Asian Americans to answer this question. Each had their own definition and insight into what love looked like for them.

Director Shane Liao · Producers Joann Wang & Yuena Li · Assistant Camera Alan Yaung & Andy Liu · Production Assistants Irene Chan, Raven Lui & David Li · Graphic Designer William Loo

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50+ Asian Americans Explain What Love Feels Like

50+ Asian Americans Reveal Their Best Relationship Experiences

50+ Asian Americans Reveal Their Worst Relationship Experiences

50+ Asian Americans Reveal What Causes Them To Fall Out of Love

Rally Against Hate APAHM

Voices from the AAPI community on racism, activism, and standing together against hate during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

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Emergency Physician On Fighting COVID & Racism Simultaneously

AAPI Doctor On Getting Spat On Working The ICU | Michelle Lee MD

Why Asian Racism Is Normalized | Jack Liang

'Welcome To Chinatown' On Racism Hurting Small AAPI Businesses

Jonathan Kung On 'Hard-To-Spot' Racism

Ace Watanasuparp On Inclusivity When Fighting Racism

Elderly AAPI Activist On Social Media 'Activism' | Karlin Chan

Historic 10k+ Asian Americans Rally Against Hate In NYC

30 Minutes Of Wholesome Asian American Content To Celebrate APA Heritage Month

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