137:. The organization had few members when it was founded, as there were very few Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who were very visible in the media. However, since its founding, CAPE has grown to support both new and established actors, writers, directors, producers, agents, and executives. Despite starting small, the CAPE community mobilized through volunteer efforts, and their educational programs and opportunities have helped members develop their careers in the entertainment industry by connecting them to the tools they need to enhance their careers. Additionally, CAPE has been working on developing connections with US and International film industries of
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trains and develops emerging writers to succeed in
Hollywood. Participants of the program engage in intensive curriculum training through master classes, panels and workshops featuring professionals in the industry from working screenwriters, development executives, literary agents and managers and more. The program also includes one-on-one script mentoring with a high-level screenwriter-producer. Fellowship winners are presented at an annual graduation event to which members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander entertainment community are invited. 2022 marks a decade of the program.
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Americans and Pacific Islanders. The following have been participants of the I Am campaign for the
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industry. Established in 1991, CAPE "champions diversity by educating, connecting, and empowering Asian
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American and Pacific Islander community, they needed to open up their resources to be available to anyone who needed to access them. The same year, Jennifer Sanderson officially stepped down and in 2015, Michelle K. Sugihara took helm and is currently CAPE's Executive Director.
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