Los Angeles, CA (August 7, 2012) -- The California African American Museum (CAAM) presents Shorts @ CAAM, a free, two-day screening of independent short films the weekend of Saturday, August 11^th and Sunday, August 12^th.  The screenings will begin at noon until 4 p.m. Shorts @ CAAM is a non-competitive short-film screening featuring independent filmmakers followed by a “talk back” session with the independent filmmakers, producers and actors whose work will be shown.

 “As the perfect opportunity for indie filmmakers to showcase their short films to the community, Shorts @CAAM will provide an entertaining weekend for Exposition Park.  This year marks the second annual weekend of Shorts @CAAM with more than 15 films slated to be shown.  Last year more than 10 independent films were showcased,” says Elise Woodson, CAAM’s Program Manager and Education Curator who curated the shorts to be screened this year. 

 Designed to promote the work and vision of emergent filmmakers in the Los Angeles community, Shorts @ CAAMsupports fresh, young talent whose work otherwise might not have the opportunity to be seen by a diverse audience.  Films screened at CAAM are for a mature audience only (18+), and may contain mild profanity, violence and adult content. Click here for showtimes Shorts @ CAAM Schedule.

This event is free and open to the public.  CAAM is located at 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, 90037. Parking in the adjacent lot is $10.00 all day at Figueroa and 39^th Streets. For more information on CAAM, visit www.caamuseum.org.  RSVP for Shorts @ CAAMby calling (213) 744-2024. 

Current Exhibitions in the CAAM Galleries:

“Promises of Freedom: Selections from the Arthur Primas Collection” through September 2, 2012

“Löis Mailou Jones – A Life in Vibrant Color” July 12, 2012 through September 16, 2012

“Shared Thread/CAAM’s Courtyard” June 28, 2012 through December 30, 2012

 “Legacy of the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company:  More Than a Business” through March 3, 2013

ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM

The California African American Museum (CAAM) researches, collects, preserves and interprets for public enrichment the history, art and culture of African Americans. Chartered by the California State Legislature in 1977, CAAM is a state supported institution and a partner with the 501(c)(3)

non-profit organization Friends, the Foundation of the California African American Museum.

In addition to its permanent collection of over 6,000 objects of art, artifacts and historical documents, CAAM also houses a research library containing more than 20,000 volumes, employs and trains high school students through its Young Docents program, and hosts in-house curated exhibitions and traveling shows on a regular basis.  Additionally, the museum tours CAAM exhibitions throughout California and the nation.