Asian American Stories Video Contest

2026 Theme "Coming to America"

1st Place Winners
Adult Category #24 Xinru Xu

Youth Category #41 Jaelani Muhamad

2nd Place Winners
Adult Category #29 King Yaw Soon

Youth Category #65 Adam Charles Jiang

3rd Place Winners
Adult Category #68 Tsang Spencer

Youth Category #01 Bryanna Don

Excellence Awards
#46: Weiyao Xu
#32: Darren Wong
#28: Samuel Jung

#66: Ella Nguyen

#64: Elly He

#59: Anying Yang

Excellence Awards
#40: Gerrye Wong
#22: Amita Shah
#25: Ron Chan

#21: Hong Nguyen-Phuong

Brave Storytelling Award
#44: Christsna Sot
#34: Kennedy Moua
#53: Eric Louie
Viewer Choice
#41: Jaelani Muhamad
#48: Kenneth Chang 

 2026 Selected Winners' Entries

1st Place Winner - Adult Category
Produced by Xinru Xu
2nd Place Winner - Adult Category
Produced by King Yaw Soon
3rd Place Winner - Adult Category
Produced by Spencer Tsang
1st Place Winner - Youth Category
Produced by Jaelani Muhamad
2nd Place Winner - Youth Category
Produced by Adam Charles Jiang
3rd Place Winner - Youth Category
Produced by Bryanna Dong
Special Recognition Awards
Produced by Christsna Sot
Special Recognition Awards
Produced by Kennedy Moua
Special Recognition Awards
Produced by Eric  Louie
Special Recognition Awards
Produced by Kenneth Chang

Share Your 1-Minute Videos Today!

Mark Your Calendars: March 30, 2026 is the last day to enter this year's video contest!

That's right! You have until March 30, 2026,  to submit your masterpiece. Don't let this incredible opportunity slip away!


The theme should focus on “Coming to America.”  

Submissions are accepted until March 30, 2026.    Time to vote: April 1 to April 15, 2026.


For journalists, influencers, content creators, organizations,  and EVERYONE  desiring to share Asian American stories.


Contestant Just Need ...

Submit all the content in English

A less than one minute video

An accompanying essay of less than 150 words

You will have these opportunities

  • Share your story with millions of people.
  • Engage with acclaimed filmmakers & influential community leaders.
  • Get a ticket (worth $150) to the award ceremony. 
  • Win $5,000 (total $ 20,000) in grants for your future production.
  • Win a sponsored trip to Las Vegas by UCA.
  • Top three youth finalists will be invited to present in China
  • First 20 submissions will receive AAS T-shirt. 

In the words of our Champions...

Maeley Tom 
Asian American God Mother
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Evan Low
California State Assembly

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Malia Cohen
California State Controller

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Our Judges

Kansen Chu

Tony Shyu

Hollywood award-winning TV & film Director

Awards Ceremony

To get your tickets for the Awards Ceremony, Celebrate Asian American Stories, recognize AAPl Storytellers, kick-off Asian Pacific Heritage Month at 3:30pm, May 9st, 2026 in Mission City Center for Performing Arts.

Get your tickets