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Kartemquin Films Announces the Peng Zhao and Cherry Chen Fund for AAPI Voices

April 4, 2022 10:10 am

New Initiative Will Support Filmmakers Producing Documentaries Elevating the Experiences of AAPI Communities

CHICAGO, Apr. 4, 2022 — The non-profit documentary filmmaking organization Kartemquin Films today announced a substantial commitment from Peng Zhao, CEO of Citadel Securities, and his wife, Cherry Chen, to support AAPI documentarians and the development of high-impact stories that reflect the varied experiences of their communities.

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Announcing the 2022 Diverse Voices in Docs (DVID) Fellows

March 10, 2022 10:09 am

Kartemquin Films and the Community Film Workshop of Chicago today announced the six new 2022 Diverse Voices in Docs (DVID) fellows.

Welcoming the 9th cohort, DVID is a professional mentorship program for Midwestern documentary filmmakers of color, created by Kartemquin Films and the Community Film Workshop of Chicago. Fellows are chosen from a pool of applicants with a demonstrated commitment to social issue documentary.

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Finding Yingying Streaming Now; to Premiere on Paramount+ Next Week

April 7, 2021 1:56 pm

Kartemquin is delighted to share that Jiayan "Jenny" Shi's Finding Yingying is now available to stream on MTV and MTV.com!

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Finding Yingying Awarded the Chinese Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Documentary

January 7, 2021 3:03 pm

Jiayan "Jenny" Shi's feature debut Finding Yingying was named Winner, Best Foreign Language Documentary at the Chinese Academy Awards late last month. In addition, the film was recognized with nominations for the Grand Jury Prize and the Global Impact Award.

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Watch Finding Yingying in Virtual Theaters Today

December 11, 2020 3:58 pm

Finding Yingying opens nationwide in over 30 theaters today in a release by MTV Documentary Films. View all venues here and purchases tickets to support your local theater.

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Finding Yinying Virtual Theatrical Run Begins December 11th

November 15, 2020 2:17 pm

Jiayan "Jenny" Shi's feature debut, Finding Yingying will enjoy a limited virtual theatrical run beginning December 11th. The film will be available to stream at a number of theatres nationwide, including:

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DOC NYC Roadtrip featuring Yvonne Welbon, Jiayan "Jenny" Shi, Maria Finitzo, Diane Quon, and Ashley O'Shay

October 26, 2020 4:34 pm

Join us on Facebook Live Wedneday, October 28th at 3:00 – 3:45 pm ET / 2:00 – 2:45pm CT as the next stop on the virtual DOC NYC Road Trip. The series was created to check in with filmmaking hubs across the country. Host Thom Powers will talk with filmmakers, programmers, and filmmaking advocates as they share documentary news and preview some of DOC NYC’s 2020 slate.

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MTV Documentary Films Acquires Jiayan "Jenny" Shi's Finding Yingying

October 8, 2020 12:17 pm

Kartemquin is delighted to share the news that MTV Documentary Films has acquired worldwide rights - excluding China - for Finding Yingying.

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City So Real, Finding Yingying to Stream As Part of Chicago International Film Festival

September 23, 2020 4:06 pm

The program for the 56th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) was announced today and we are excited that two Kartemquin Films will have their "hometown" premiere as part of the virtual lineup on October 14-25. Jiayan "Jenny" Shi's "haunting" debut feature Finding Yingying and Steve James

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Finding Yingying, Unapologetic to be showcased as part of IDA Documentary Screening Series

September 22, 2020 12:00 am

Year after year, IDA brings together both films and their creators to industry insiders and film enthusiasts throughout the fall season. This year, IDA's curated collection of the most acclaimed documentary film is going online! 2020 will showcase 35 documentaries from October to January. This year’s Screening Series includes 16 projects by BIPOC filmmakers, 20 by women-identified filmmakers, and 11 by filmmakers from our international community.

The Digital 2020-2021 Screening Series:

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