Curated with Intention
We don't follow algorithms. Every film is chosen to challenge preassumptions, open conversations, and shift perspectives.
WHAT WE'VE BUILT
IN 2 YEARS
54 films
12 curated series
11,000+ cinema lovers attended
Film shapes how we see the world — and how we see each other. Since 2023, we've partnered with local theaters, festivals, institutions, and streaming platforms across the West Coast to present restored classics, bold independents, and cross-disciplinary programming, with filmmakers present for conversation.
These numbers speak to a deeper longing: for Asian cinema to be seen, discussed, and woven into the cultural life of North America.
HOW WE WORK
Filmmakers in Conversation
Cinema doesn't end when the credits roll. Our filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, and community discussions turn screenings into sustained cultural dialogue.
Community-Driven
From cinephiles to volunteers to first-time audiences—we build spaces where diverse communities come into connection around stories that matter.
Beyond One-Off Screenings
We create momentum. Retrospectives, thematic series, and cross-institutional partnerships ensure Asian cinema becomes a sustained presence, not just a momentary event.
WHY IT MATTERS
Cinema builds bridges between cultures, stories, and strangers.
We believe the cultural impact of cinema lies not only in its reach, but in its ability to open conversations, shift perspectives, and bring communities into relation. Through curated programming, we create encounters between films and audiences that might otherwise never meet.
BACCS Cinema doesn't just build visibility. We connect films with the audiences they're meant to find.
Get Involved
Questions? Collaborations? Ideas? Got a film that deserves a theatrical run?
info@baccscinema.org