A day of Asian American Content hosted and curated by Jeff Yang and Phil Yu, the hosts of the Podcast “They Call Us Bruce”
In partnership with Jeff Yang — author, cultural critic and celebrity dad — and Phil Yu — the blogger behind Angry Asian Man, who co-host the popular podcast THEY CALL US BRUCE, PMX is proud to announce the ASIAN AMERICAN CULTURE CON, a full day of Asian American programming on Sunday, October 28 from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
All panels are FREE with PMX registration (full weekend or Sunday only)!
More guests are being announced every week so be sure to follow the AACC Facebook Event or @TheyCallUsBruce on Twitter for continual updates.
The AACC will feature six sessions recorded LIVE for the THEY CALL US BRUCE podcast:
Time | Session | Description | Featuring |
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM LP1, GLENDALE BALLROOM 1-3 |
Welcome | Introductions by THEY CALL US BRUCE | – Jeff Yang – Phil Yu |
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM LP1, GLENDALE BALLROOM 1-3 |
FALL TV PREVIEW: Asian Americans on TV | A talk with Asian American stars of the new fall TV season | – Jake Choi (ABC’s SINGLE PARENTS) – Keiko Agena (Hulu’s THE FIRST) – Ryan Potter (DCU’s TITANS) |
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM LP1, GLENDALE BALLROOM 1-3 |
LIFE IN COLORS: Asian Americans in Animation | A talk with standout creators from the world of animation | – Daniel Chong (WE BARE BEAR) – Vic Cook (show runner for STRETCH ARMSTRONG) – Dan Santat (THE REPLACEMENTS) – Fawn Veerasunthorn (story editor for RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET) |
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch Break | ||
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM LP1, GLENDALE BALLROOM 1-3 |
UP NEXT: Finding Next-Gen Asian American Talent | Looking for the next-generation of Asian American stars | – Will S. Choi (ASIAN AF) – Snehal Desai (EAST WEST PLAYERS) – Linda Lamontagne (casting director of BOJACK HORSEMAN) – Kaitlyn Yang (founder of Alpha Studios) |
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM LP1, GLENDALE BALLROOM 1-3 |
BACK WHEN: Classics of Asian American Cinema | Looking back at three of the movies that have defined our Asian American pop culture experience | – Parry Shen (BETTER LUCK TOMORROW) – Lynn Chen (SAVING FACE) – Tamlyn Tomita (THE JOY LUCK CLUB) |
4:30 PM – 5:45 PM LP1, GLENDALE BALLROOM 1-3 |
WRITING THE FUTURE: Asian Americans in Science Fiction | Taking a leap into the (Asian) Future with science fiction standouts | – Wesley Chu (THE LIVES OF TAO) – S. Qiouyi Lu (UNCANNY & ISAAC ASIMOV’S) – Peter Tieryas (THE UNITED STATES OF JAPAN) |
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM MAIN EVENTS, BRAND BALLROOM |
STEVEN UNIVERSE: The Most Asian American Show on TV | Talking with the stars of the epic animated series Steven Universe — the most Asian American show on TV! | – Shelby Rabara (“Peridot”) – Michaela Dietz (“Amethyst”) – Jennifer Paz (“Lapis Lazuli”) – Grace Rolek (“Connie”) |
AACC: Linda Lamontagne
Everyone at one point or another has known a work by Linda Lamontagne! As a casting director of over 70 ...
AACC Guest: Will S. Choi
This man is Asian AF. Just kidding! Will is the creator of the hit comedy shows "Asian AF" and "Scarlett ...