SUPPORT US by donating to our IndieGoGo: http://bit.ly/zkAXxp This documentary explores the visibility of Asian Americans in pop culture since the inception of new media such as YouTube. The documentary will focus on the current struggles and successes of important Asian Americans in the areas of music, film, and dance from both new media creators and long time industry professionals. This blog is where all our BEHIND THE SCENES photos + videos will be posted. Check out our Official Website: http://uploadedtaam.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/uploadedtaam/Tumblr (3.0; @uploadedtaam)http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lHKOBxKUfVQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Generasian comments on Uploaded after coming to our panel at NYU. We are always excited to be able to generate constructive dialogue about Asian American media presence. :]. - AC</p> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://generasian.tumblr.com/post/21790121354/uploaded-the-asian-american-movement-is-a">generasian</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Uploaded: The Asian American Movement is a documentary featuring rising and prominent Asian Americans in pop culture through the phenomenon of new media such as YouTube. According to the <a href="http://uploadedtaam.com/about-us/">official website</a> of the project,</p> <blockquote> <p>The documentary will focus on the current struggles and successes of important Asian Americans in the areas of music, film, and dance from both new media creators and long time industry professionals.</p> </blockquote> <p>At <a href="http://www.nycaasc.com/2012/">NYCAASC 2012</a>, Executive Producer <a href="http://juliezhan.com/">Julie Zhan</a> and Director <a href="http://kanediep.tumblr.com/">Kane Diep</a> presented a panel on the documentary. Zhan explained that through traditional media such as television screens and movie theatres, there has been no proof that the Asian American on screen is marketable as a lead role. Asian Americans in traditional media have been generally cast as stereotypical roles such as the Kung Fu fighter or the math whiz. In addition, family pressures on Asian Americans to achieve success through academics in order to become doctors, lawyers, and bankers have always played a factor in why we do not see Asian Americans on screen very often.</p> <p><em>Uploaded</em> reveals how members of the Asian American population have been successful through new media consumed online. In over sixty interviews with Asian Americans in fields of music, dance, and film, Uploadedshares each person’s story just as it is happening and still developing in this critical moment of Asian American history.</p> <p><em>Uploaded</em> also seeks to educate, empower, inspire, and advance the Asian American population and the consumers of new media channels. KevJumba, who is interviewed in the documentary, states that he addresses sex, drugs, and alcohol as topics of discussion - all of which are generally considered taboo to talk about in Asian American culture. New media not only presents a medium for such discussions, but allows these discussions to reach out to the worldwide new media consumers and ultimately changing the dynamics of the Asian American culture. Zhan further remarks,</p> <blockquote> <p>As a culture, we just need to be more honest.</p> </blockquote> <p>The emerging Asian American identity through dance culture, for instance, is another example of the changing stereotypes in the industry. Because of shows like “So You Think You Can Dance,” and the fact that we see Asian faces on stage performing, being an Asian American dancer is accepted and may perhaps even become a norm.</p> <p>What Zhan and Diep want us to take away from their documentary?</p> <ol><li>Use new media and its resources as a catalyst for ourselves as Asian Americans.</li> <li>Support the community by going out to Asian American events and performances.</li> <li>In pursuing the arts, we need to be confident and be the best at our craft.</li> </ol><p>What’s next after this documentary? Jennifer Chen, a senior at NYU, asks:</p> <blockquote> <p>I understand that there is a push for Asian and Asian American representation in the media, and the mission is to do that based on collaborations with other Asians. How about cross-cultural media, why isn’t there that push?</p> </blockquote> <p>Cross-cultural media is something that is still certainly lacking prevalence in our society. Perhaps we need to tackle the individual culture boundaries before trying to break down cross-cultural stereotypes. Maybe that can even be the next project for the <em>Uploaded</em> Team.</p> </blockquote>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/22067545820http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/22067545820Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:24:51 -0700<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lHKOBxKUfVQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>UPLOADED: THE ASIAN AMERICAN MOVEMENT (OFFICIAL TRAILER)</p> <p>A feature documentary about a generation finding its voice through new media. Features numerous movers and shakers in both the new media and traditional media world.</p> <p>Please support the documentary and the community by sharing! :]</p>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/21304146333http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/21304146333Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:17:00 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1kk1k0ohZ1qlj8zao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><blockquote> <p>“We’re not scholars, poets, or activists — we just make music from the heart.” </p> </blockquote> <p>-Fareast Movement</p>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/20035960488http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/20035960488Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:29:00 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxbb28bmkE1qlj8zao1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>ridiculously good-looking interns… with our fearless director!</p> <p>—general meeting 01.04.12</p>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/15335384445http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/15335384445Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:22:00 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luwaacKq521qaw637o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://kanediep.tumblr.com/post/13002341777/interview-with-jennifer-sanderson-for-our">kanediep</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Interview with Jennifer Sanderson for our documentary Uploaded at the beautiful CAPE offices in Hollywood.</p> </blockquote>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/13621651877http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/13621651877Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:06:05 -0800capeuploadedasiandocumentary<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luudffq8dM1qaw637o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://kanediep.tumblr.com/post/12959024814/interview-with-kevin-tanchareon-for-uploaded">kanediep</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Interview with Kevin Tanchareon for Uploaded. Director of Britney Spears Onyx Hotel tour, Choreographer for Brit’s Me Against the Music. Director of Fame, Glee 3D documentary, and new Mortal Combat movie. First interview at the Uploaded house.</p> </blockquote>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/13619208171http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/13619208171Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:11:06 -0800uploadedasiandocumentarykevin tancharoenmortal kombat<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luucyorOA41qaw637o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://kanediep.tumblr.com/post/12958760679/victor-performing-with-ytf">kanediep</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Victor performing with YTF.</p> </blockquote>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/13616430693http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/13616430693Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:16:05 -0800victor kimvictor kingytfyoutubedocumentaryasianuploaded<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luucxdCtCz1qaw637o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://kanediep.tumblr.com/post/12958740847/victor-kim-performing-his-ep-release-party-he">kanediep</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Victor Kim performing his EP release party. He told me that Luminance was his first gig as a musician. That was pretty cool. We’ll be interviewing him tomorrow for the documentary.</p> </blockquote>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/13613439137http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/13613439137Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:16:06 -0800uploadedasiandocumentaryvictor kimvictor king<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luu90iViCb1qaw637o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://kanediep.tumblr.com/post/12956088812/jeopardy-on-the-taxi-wished-we-were-on-cash-cab">kanediep</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Jeopardy on the taxi! Wished we were on cash cab tho.</p> </blockquote>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/13610619883http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/13610619883Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:16:06 -0800uploadedtaamuploadedasiandocumentaryjeopardy<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WtuQoa7dV6Q?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://kanediep.tumblr.com/post/13266330814/the-new-short-titled-i-like-you-starring-julie">kanediep</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>The new short titled<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtuQoa7dV6Q"> I LIKE YOU</a> starring Julie Zhan and Wesley Chan is out! It’s about a dorky girl’s attempt at love. Special guest from David Choi and friends. Directed by Kane Diep and Produced by Farah Moriah. ENJOY!</p> </blockquote>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/13266798366http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/13266798366Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:48:00 -0800cutedavid choidavidchoimusici feel wigglyjulie zhanlovethanksgivinguploadedwes chanwesley chanwongfupro<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv5fjbQSFb1qaw637o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://kanediep.tumblr.com/post/13240819632/a-new-short-i-like-you-starring-julie-zhan-and">kanediep</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>A new short<strong> <a href="http://kanediep.tumblr.com/post/13002046618/a-new-love-short-starring-julie-zhan-and-wesley">I LIKE YOU</a></strong> starring<strong> Julie Zhan</strong> and <strong>Wesley Chan</strong> is coming out tomorrow morning on THANKSGIVING DAY! Special appearance by David Choi. The short will premiering at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/shutupanddance">I FEEL WIGGLY</a>. Directed by Kane Diep and Produced by Farah Moriah. </p> </blockquote>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/13244804664http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/13244804664Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:08:02 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luqeoiPawX1qaw637o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://kanediep.tumblr.com/post/12863768407/got-some-chicken-and-rice-from-everyones">kanediep</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Got some chicken and rice from everyone’s recommendations. It was good.</p> </blockquote>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/13020646006http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/13020646006Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:31:05 -0800uploadedasiandocumentarymovementchicken and ricenomnomnom<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luw9rgnrPT1qaw637o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://kanediep.tumblr.com/post/13002046618/a-new-love-short-starring-julie-zhan-and-wesley">kanediep</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>A new love short starring<strong> Julie Zhan</strong> and <strong>Wesley Chan </strong>coming soon! From <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/shutupanddance">I Feel Wiggly</a>. Directed by Kane Diep and Produced by Farah Moriah. </p> </blockquote>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/13002316283http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/13002316283Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:34:03 -0800wesley chanwes chanwongfuproi feel wigglyuploaded<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luptg9yJ4q1qaw637o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://kanediep.tumblr.com/post/12842964321/chess-in-a-nyc-park">kanediep</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Chess in a NYC park.</p> </blockquote>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/12997796925http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/12997796925Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:12:05 -0800uploadedtaamasiandocumentarymovementnew york citynycnew yorkchesspark<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lupn6hijyl1qaw637o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://kanediep.tumblr.com/post/12839031715/farah-and-i-got-lost-trying-to-find-the-subway">kanediep</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Farah and I got lost trying to find the subway entrance and instead found Grand Central Station.</p> </blockquote>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/12995473106http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/12995473106Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:12:06 -0800uploadedtaamasianmovementdocumentarygrand centralnycnew york<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luox79rCNA1qaw637o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://kanediep.tumblr.com/post/12828517873/the-city-at-night">kanediep</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>The city at night.</p> </blockquote>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/12992962836http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/12992962836Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:12:06 -0800nycnew yorkasiandocumentarynight lifemovementuploaded<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luowteDD1x1qaw637o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://kanediep.tumblr.com/post/12828332874/9-11-memorial">kanediep</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>9/11 Memorial</p> </blockquote>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/12990183345http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/12990183345Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:12:05 -08009/11memorialuploadedtaamasianmovementdocumentarynyc<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luowah5bAs1qaw637o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://kanediep.tumblr.com/post/12828074414/first-orientation-with-5-of-our-9-uploaded">kanediep</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>First orientation with 5 of our 9 Uploaded interns. Looking forward to get everyone going!</p> </blockquote>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/12987202330http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/12987202330Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:07:06 -0800uploadeduploadedtaamdocumentaryasianmovementinternshustling<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luovrsLsXT1qaw637o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://kanediep.tumblr.com/post/12827807132/getting-ready-for-our-first-orientation-for-5-of">kanediep</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Getting ready for our first orientation for 5 of our 9 interns for Uploaded.</p> </blockquote>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/12984237900http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/12984237900Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:02:05 -0800uploadedtaamuploadedasiandocumentarymovementintern<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luovp2Y4wO1qaw637o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://kanediep.tumblr.com/post/12827766941/wall-street">kanediep</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Wall Street</p> </blockquote>http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/12981347000http://uploadedtaam.tumblr.com/post/12981347000Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:57:06 -0800movementasianuploadeduploadedtaamdocumentarynycnynew york