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Mr. Hyphen 2009 contestant R.J. Lozada will represent the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. To do this they fund, produce, distribute and exhibit works in film, television and digital media.
About R.J.:
A story teller from San Diego, where the carne asada fries are best and the beaches better, R.J. first became involved with CAAM in 2005 when they screened a short film by him. The relationship continued when, later, they supported a documentary for which R.J. was co-producer and cinematographer.
November 9, 2009
Six Days of Mr. Hyphen: R.J. Lozada
Mr. Hyphen 2009 contestant R.J. Lozada will represent the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. To do this they fund, produce, distribute and exhibit works in film, television and digital media.
About R.J.:
A story teller from San Diego, where the carne asada fries are best and the beaches better, R.J. first became involved with CAAM in 2005 when they screened a short film by him. The relationship continued when, later, they supported a documentary for which R.J. was co-producer and cinematographer.
Now, R.J. is a member of CAAM’s screening committee for the third year
in a row, a position he’s humbled and honored to be a part of. Working
in the legal field, R.J. hopes to continue his work with inmates and
youth. A good listener, he hopes to take in the narratives he is privy
to and, in turn, turn them into knowledge and change.
R.J. Says:
[As Mr. Hyphen], I hope to sustain the work that I do, and challenge others on what it means to tell stories that most people have given up on. Despite the complications, one cannot deny the power of catharsis and empathy when a story is told. Empowerment, and culling the nuances of the human condition are parts of change -- creating that bond is a portal to more... more questions, more answers... and movement towards that change. As Mr. Hyphen, advocating for more willing ears, and more willing hands to help are some suggestions I can extend to others.
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Mr. Hyphen 2009 will take place on Saturday, November 14 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Buy tickets here!
R.J. Says:
[As Mr. Hyphen], I hope to sustain the work that I do, and challenge others on what it means to tell stories that most people have given up on. Despite the complications, one cannot deny the power of catharsis and empathy when a story is told. Empowerment, and culling the nuances of the human condition are parts of change -- creating that bond is a portal to more... more questions, more answers... and movement towards that change. As Mr. Hyphen, advocating for more willing ears, and more willing hands to help are some suggestions I can extend to others.
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Mr. Hyphen 2009 will take place on Saturday, November 14 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Buy tickets here!
Posted by Pai at November 9, 2009 11:31 AM
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