Rhianne Paz Bergado

began her artistic career with a Multiplex Karaoke Machine and a dream. Sort of. Ironically Rhianne had never owned a video camera until she was 19 years old. She then started her own Production Company called Divine Hype Productions. Since then her films have been screened nationally and internationally at venues like Visual Communications, Cinemanila, Anime Expo, Cintax, Comic-Con International, and Pacific Media Expo. Her narrative and documentary work hinges on social justice, with a unique touch of wit and humor. She blends her background as a spoken word artist, visual artist, musician, and DJ with her storytelling abilities.

D.O.C. The Debutantes of Orange County

Peer behing the Orange Curtain in Southern California and find a thriving network of female musicians and artists. The Annual Local Event "Grrl Fair" celebrates International Womyn's day. Adrienne and Monica are members of local bands stirring up a scene at the crossroads of Latina, Music, and Feminist culure in the heart of Orange County. These young women defy the national media stereotype of Orange County women being "rich heterosexual white people."

SPUF: Filipino Friensdhip Games

After 20 since it's first conception, this event continues to be the largest gathering of Filipino-Americans in the Nation. The Cal State Fullerton Friendship Games are the cultural answer to previously exclusive "Greek Week" activities. Schools from all over the nation including over 60 Colleges and Universities gather in the spirit of SPUF. Or as the participants would say "Spirit, Pride, Unity and Friendship."

No Need for Cosplay

Cosplay (Short for "Costume Play" ala Pokemon) is one of the largest growing subculures in Pop Culture. Cosplay is defined by dressing up for Anime Gatherings as your favorite characters. This includes, but is not limited to Anime characters, Video Game characters, and Manga characters. Inspired by Japanese cosplayers, locals gather in a remote locationi in the Antelope Valley to attend the "Ani-Magic" convention, or as fans call it "Cosplay Camp at Motel 6."

Bryma Suaray

He's not a Svengali, and he's not a Virtuoso, he's just Bryma. Singer, Songwriter, Performance Artist and Musician Bryma Suaray talks about growing up in America, Africa, his love for music, and blurring gender lines.

Life at the Drop-In

The Orange County Youth Drop-In Center has provided resources for at-risk youth. Paula and Corey explain how at-risk youth must first find mental and physical stability before tackling social issues that lead to HIV prevention.

Brown Balancing

Meet a new generation of spoken word artists. Many called the late 90's a renaissance for Asian-American artists, namely the women leading this movement. Tracy and Irene talk about how Asian-Americans can make an impact on popular media, and the stereotypes and obstacles they must fight along the way.