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PJ Raval

Associate Professor
EducationMFA Film Production - University of Texas at Austin, BA Visual Arts Media - University of California San Diego, BS Molecular Biology - University of California San Diego, Minor Visual Arts Studio - University of California San Diego
Memberships/ServicesAcademy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences , Producers Guild of America, Asian American Documentary Network (A-Doc), Documentary Producers Alliance, Global Impact Producers Alliance (GIPA)
https://unraval.com (external link) 

Biography

PJ Raval is a queer, first generation Filipinx American award winning filmmaker whose work examines social justice issues through the stories and lived experiences of queer and marginalized communities. Named one of Out Magazine's 'OUT 100′, and POV / American Documentary 2024 Creative Visionary, PJ's body of film work has been distributed widely internationally and has appeared on platforms including Netflix, PBS, Discovery, Hulu and Showtime.

PJ is a co-founder of the NEA supported queer arts organization OUTsider and he serves on the steering committee of the Asian American Documentary Network (A-Doc) where he is the co-creator of the network’s Impact Initiative. He is a Guggenheim Fellow, a Soros Justice Fellow, a USA Artist, a Producers Guild of America member, and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences where he also serves as the Chair of the Asian Affinity Group.
 

  • Queer, Asian & BIPOC diasporic storytelling

CALL HER GANDA (external link)  

WHO WE BECOME (external link) 

BEFORE YOU KNOW IT (external link) 

COME & TAKE IT (external link) 

SUGAR PIE DESANTO ROCKS (external link)