Pacific Arts Movement

WHO WE ARE: We are part of a movement for positive social change that is building a voice and an audience for marginalized perspectives. Originally founded in 2000 as the San Diego Asian Film Festival, Pacific Arts Movement (Pac Arts) has grown to become one of the nation’s largest media arts organizations dedicated to enriching the community through stories of Asia and its diaspora. Our mission is to inspire, entertain, and support a more compassionate society through the Pan Asian media arts. Pac Arts aims to serve the broadest audience possible to transform lives, expand people’s view of the world, and strengthen San Diego’s love of film and film culture. WE FULFILL OUR MISSION BY: •Presenting culturally enriching programs that would otherwise be inaccessible to the public. •Engaging the public in meaningful discourse that promotes positive social change. •Promoting artistic excellence, innovation, and an independent voice. •Strengthening San Diego as an arts destination. Pac Arts produces 2 major film exhibitions each year and a successful youth documentary training program called Reel Voices. The annual San Diego Asian Film Festival (presented in the fall) and the Spring Showcase present a diverse selection of high-quality films from around the world, complemented by meaningful discussions with filmmakers and artists. As a highly connected nonprofit organization, Pac Arts sits at the intersection of Art, Social Justice, and Community Engagement. Our success over the past two decades is based on our healthy and supportive culture and commitment to shared values.