The problem is, no one is viewing the films. Our media, almost by definition, have not been mass media. The Internet is helping to change that. Given the minimal cost of shooting on digital video, the site will soon be funding movies as well. This is good news for filmmakers who, in addition to having a guaranteed audience on cultural sites, will also have a more wide-reaching showcase for their work on the Net.
Technology is the great equalizer.
Both the cultural community and general film aficionados stand to benefit as well. The Web brings them together. It's not just Asian-American issues that filmmakers today are addressing, either. Many have themes that appeal to anyone, just like any good film should. Some filmmakers are hesitant.