Join the CCNY LGBTQ+ Student Center, the CCNY Alumni Association, and CCNY MFA in Film (City Film) for a screening of the queer short film “It Happened In August”. After the viewing, join us for a discussion and Q&A with director, writer, star of the film, and CCNY alum - Artima Sakulkoo!

It Happened In August is a romantic drama about Aim, a Thai immigrant. After dealing with the grief of her passed mother back home and losing her artistic dream, Aim and her younger brother move back to New York City. Watch the trailer here!

• When: Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 12PM-2PM
• Where: HYBRID | CCNY LGBTQ+ Student Center (NAC 1/101B) and Zoom
• RSVP: Click the 'tickets' button for checkout
• Questions?: Email lgbtq@ccny.cuny.edu

Free food and refreshments provided.

Open to all CUNY and non-CUNY guests.

Learn more about Artima Sakulkoo:

Artima Sakulkoo is a filmmaker and actor from Bangkok, Thailand. In 2016, Artima pursued her education in the States. She attended Lindenwood University and received a BFA in Digital Cinema Arts. Her short films, The Introvert (2018) and EXTROVERSION (2019) have won multiple awards, including CINEMA ARTS CAPSTONES: BEST FILM & BEST DIRECTOR.

From 2020 to 2022, Artima returned to Bangkok and worked as an assistant director for a commercial agency.

In the fall of 2022, she moved back to New York for her MFA in Film at The City College of New York. Her latest film, It Happened In August (2024), is on film festival run.

As a filmmaker, Artima wants to show her true identity by bringing more Thai immigrant and queer stories on screen.

Follow Artima on Instagram: @dollartima

For It Happened in August Updates, follow the Instagram: @ithappenedinaugust

About the CCNY Alumni Association:

The purpose of the Alumni Association of CCNY is to promote the general welfare of The City College of The City University of New York and its alumni, to establish beneficial relationships between The City College and its alumni, to advance the principles of public higher education without regard to race, creed, color or national origin, and to promote the ideals enunciated in The Ephebic Oath of the City College. With this mission in mind, The Alumni Association of CCNY seeks to: ENGAGE We generate and sustain meaningful connections among alumni, students, faculty and staff through our many networking events, award ceremonies, and activities. SUPPORT We support current students through scholarships, mentoring and networking opportunities. PROMOTE In all our endeavors, we promote The City College of New York and its interests.

About the CCNY MFA in Film (City Film):

The CCNY MFA in Film (City Film) program was founded in 1941 by Hans Richter, a revolutionary artist who was a major force in redefining art and film in the 20th century. He was best known for his contributions to Dadaism, Surrealism, and New American Cinema Movement. Richter was author of a first-hand account of the Dada movement entitled Dada: Art and Anti-Art.

In 1999, the Master of Fine Arts program was founded to promote diverse voices in documentary and fiction filmmaking. The program distinguishes itself by its faculty, comprised entirely of working filmmakers, and its emphasis on cultivating independent and original visual story-tellers. Within six years we had our first Oscar-winning film, with several more Oscars and Emmys to follow, quite an achievement for a small program with only 15 students per graduating class.

About the CCNY LGBTQ+ Student Center

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Student Center (est. Fall 2021) is a collaborative resource dedicated to celebrating, empowering, and supporting LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and faculty at CCNY. We are committed to leading with a social justice lens, offering and connecting LGBTQ+ communities at CCNY with accessible support services, relevant programming, engaging events, paid internship/job opportunities, and general guidance navigating college, home life, and futures outside of higher education for those who identify as LGBTQ+ or questioning. The LGBTQ+ Student Center is also dedicated to increasing awareness about LGBTQ+ issues, gender, and sexuality at City College. The LGBTQ+ Student Center is a safe space for all LGBTQIA+ students and allies to meet and build community. You all are welcome here!

This CCNY LGBTQ+ Student Center event is made possible due to generous funding from the NYC Council's LGBTQIA Caucus, the Office of the Mayor, and supported by the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium through the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives.

Co-sponsors: CCNY Alumni Association, CCNY MFA in Film (City Film), CCNY LGBTQ+ Open Alliance Club, CCNY Division of Student Affairs, CUNY Office of Student Inclusion Initiatives, and the CUNY LGBTQI+ Council.

This event will be archived at the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives.

The City College of New York is a proud member of the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium.