We urge you to support the next generation of film, TV, and media creators by donating directly to our TAKE ONE Program.
One of ACMA’s core objectives is to provide educational opportunities and mentorship programs that inspire our future generations of AANHPI filmmakers, producers, writers, directors and media technicians.
TAKE ONE is an annual, hands-on vocational youth media arts training and internship program, provided free of charge for underserved transitional ages 18-25 in Southern California. This program is also inclusive those from other under-served communities who wish to learn about the AANHPI culture and/or pursue careers in the TV and Film industry.
By providing youth media creators from under-served communities an opportunity to learn hands-on television and film production vocational skills as well as gain valuable leadership, teamwork, self-development skills, regardless of their financial background, we believe TAKE ONE can also foster a better sense of pride and self-identity within their communities. We also encourage them to create original ideas and projects based on their own perspectives and experiences that can even possibly help to inspire and shape the perspectives of others that can also affect the futures of their communities. You can view previous Take One Projects and Short Films on our YouTube Channel.
Enrollment for 2023 Summer Program is now available online through June 4, 2023. CLICK HERE to Enroll.
TAKE ONE ALUMNI
Fall 2021
Alijah Jacob Castillo Buada is a Filipino-American creative and aspiring screenwriter who majors in Television, Film, and New Media with an Emphasis in Critical Studies at San Diego State University.
24-year-old Andrew Cao recently graduated from San Diego State University in 2020 in General Business. He is currently studying Visual Communications at San Diego Mesa College.
Angelica Correa is a third year student at Cal State LA, studying Television, Film and Media Studies with an emphasis in production/post-production.
Ausdon Thong is a graduate from California State University of Fullerton with a degree in Cinema & TV Arts with a focus in Screenwriting.
Brittany Wang is a young screenwriter born in Tianjin, China and raised in Rockville, Maryland. She graduated from the University of California Los Angeles in 2019 where she supplemented her economics education with classes in screenwriting, production, and film history.
ESAE is a self-taught producer, singer, and artist based in Los Angeles and Orange County. ESAE (pronounced ee-say) is derived from the first two syllables of her Korean name and means second generation, which is an integral part of her identity.
Clara is a fourth-year undergraduate student at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University with a deep appreciation for art of all mediums.
Cody LeDoux is currently enrolled at California State University LA majoring in Television/Film/Media. Hailing from Sacramento, Cody moved to LA to pursue his career in The Film industry.
Collin Gaja is a current junior studying Broadcast Journalism and Documentary and pursuing a minor in Sound Design at Chapman University in Orange, CA.
Darlene is a 4th year student at UC Irvine, majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Asian American Studies.
Donald West is a fourth year at Cal State San Marcos, on track to graduate this year, majoring in Arts and Technology with a minor in Video/Film Production.
Ina Ycasas is currently a 2nd year student majoring in Writing for Screen and Television at the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
Jazmine Myleigh Martinez is a biracial (Filipino/Mexican) Cal State Los Angeles transfer student aiming to be a screenwriter for film and any other mediums she could get her hands on.
Josdon Thong is an alumni of California State University of Northridge. He graduated in the spring of 2020 and his field of study was in the Cinema & Television Arts, specifically in Screenwriting.
Katherine Alexa Perez-Rojas is a Hispanic whose family is from Nicaragua but she was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She is an aspiring screenwriter who is majoring in Film/Media at Cal State LA.
Lara is a Communication Studies major at Cal State Long Beach. She has traveled extensively throughout the world and has a deep interest in learning about other cultures.
Lauren Yamada is a Chinese & Japanese American filmmaker born and raised in Southern California. She is currently a senior at Cal State LA majoring in Television, Film, and Media Studies with a focus on Production and minoring in Entertainment Marketing.
Merrienne Jimenez is a published writer who graduated from University of California San Diego with a Bachelor’s Degree in Literature and World Cultures with a concentration in Media.
Nicole Tanaka is from Los Angeles, California. She has always had a passion for storytelling since she was a young girl. Currently attending Pasadena City College, she is majoring in Design Media Arts and hopes to do video and production work within the film and advertising industry.
Oliver Real Villa was born and raised in Long Beach, California, and is currently a freshman at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, majoring in Aerospace Engineering and minoring in Photography and Video.
Ran Ran Wang is a Chinese-American writer and director. She graduated from the University of Washington in 2019 with a degree in Business but quickly transitioned into the entertainment industry through an opportunity to do literary scouting.
Wendy Reyes is a Mexican-American upcoming graduate of Cal State University of Los Angeles majoring in Television, Film, and Media studies. With 2 yrs + of editing and several PA work experiences, they are always up and ready for new accelerating challenges within the media industry every day.
William Pellegrini is a Hispanic man whose family immigrated to the United States from Honduras. He was born in San Diego, and majored in Communication at San Diego State University.
Fall 2020
My name is Abigaile and I am studying Communication at UC San Diego. My career goal is to work in research, marketing, or HR for a creative media company. In my free time, I love to play music and watch movies!
My name is Joseph Celo. I am a senior at UC San Diego and former NCAA student-athlete. I am currently majoring in Communication and am pursuing a career in the sports media and broadcasting industry.
Bailey Chan is currently a sophomore at San Diego State University majoring in Multimedia and Photography with an honors minor in Interdisciplinary Studies. Born and raised in the Bay Area, she has had the privilege to be surrounded by diverse cultures as she grew up.
My name is Samson. I was raised and born in Hong Kong. I am a transfer student in UCSD and my major is communication. I am an adventurous person, I like hiking on the mountain and camping in the desert. My goal is to travel and meet people from different part of the world.
I am an undergraduate at UCSD, studying Computer Science. I am a Marshallese-Filipino American. I have an interest in production and most of my experience is in technical theatre and live events.
I am currently a student at SDSU majoring in communications hoping to do work in Public Relations in the future for entertainment or video game companies. I also like to do some acting myself and have been in a few plays and wish to do more voice-over work of my own in the future.
Hello my name is Anshali Lala but I go by my last name Lala. I am Info-FIjian and Nepali. I am from the Bay Area and moving to San Diego for school this fall. I go to UCSD with Communications as my major with an interest in media.
Joshua Lee is currently a 3rd year student at San Diego State University, currently majoring in TV, Film, and New Media production Ever since middle school, Joshua has been interested in art more than anything else.
A senior at UC San Diego, Jennifer majors in Communications with a minor in Media Production. Combining her culture and her love for movies she seeks to produce works in the future that will reflect her Asian American heritage in order to help foster representation in the media industry.
Moves with the silence, listens more than speaks, fits the mold of “being laid back” as California is home. Meticulous, ambiguous, and one might say ambitious, as dabbling in many things is a recurrence. Potential polyglot, aspiring artist, and a liker of literature.
Hello my name is Christopher, Chris for short. I am a 4th year student at UC San Diego. I transferred from San Jose and I have fallen in love with San Diego ever since. I enjoy hiking, sunsets, and good places to take pictures. My motto is "Never Settle" because I expect to achieve great things in the future.
Natalie Norasingh is a student at UCSD with a major in Communications. She is a transfer student. She has a multicultural background of Southeast Asian, American, and European upbringing.
Arleen is currently a Communications major at UC San Diego, minoring in world literature. She’s always had a love for storytelling and movies; someday, she hopes to combine both by becoming a screenwriter.
I am a senior at UCSD and majoring in Visual Arts: Media. Born and raised in Venice in Los Angeles City. My favorite director is Tim Burton for his unique animation style and best storytelling skills in his films.
Jake is a Communication and Business major at UCSD, a proud Filipino and Ecuadorean mix, breast cancer survivor, and most importantly, the funnest person you’ll ever meet.
Hello, my name is Andy Tapia and I am a Mexican-American student at UCSD, majoring in communications. I transferred from MiraCosta college last spring and I am about to start my first semester at UCSD this fall.
Emily is currently studying Television, Film, and New Media Production at San Diego State University. When she is not behind the scenes, she enjoys reading and hanging out with her dog, Eliza.
I'm currently a senior at UCSD. As someone who hopes to have a career in media, I hope to create meaningful works that people can enjoy and someday be someone who can empower future Asian voices.
My name is Vivienne Vo and I am a student at UC San Diego. I am currently majoring in Communications and minoring in Digital Film and Video Production. I have always loved movies and hope to work in the industry after college!
sabelle is a third year student at UC San Diego, majoring in communications and minoring in business. From dancing, to painting, to producing media, storytelling is and has always been one of her passions.
Daxuan Wu is an international student currently studying in UCSD. He majors in Visual Arts: Media, and has a minor in business. Daxuan is an aspiring media creator, and he takes pride in his cultural roots.
2019 – Spring 2020
2017 – 2018
Throughout the duration of this the Take One Media Internship Program, interns will learn about various aspects of the production process, create their own projects to add to their portfolios and have the chance to produce their own short film. Interns will have the chance to use real production equipment, from sound to lighting–while receiving instruction and feedback from seasoned film and television producers.
