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16

Film 16 Directed by Kristal Chan After a bad breakup, a young woman transports herself to a time before broken hearts and when first…

A DAY BEFORE I DIE

Film A DAY BEFORE I DIE Directed by David Osako A day’s reflections on the ineffable experiences of life and dying, expressed through the Japanese American director’s memories…

ASIAN IN AMERICA

Film ASIAN IN AMERICA Directed by Jenny Dorsey INSTALLATION/MOBILE VR | A symbolic exhibition and dining experience that explores the Asian American identity through food &…

AYESHA

Film AYESHA Directed by Yanyu Dong An imaginary biography of Yanyu Dong's mother who, in her youth, dreamed of being a Bollywood dancer.

CHILDREN OF THE SOIL

Film CHILDREN OF THE SOIL Directed by Judhajit Bagchi, Ranadeep Bhattacharyya Sculptures made of soil collected from the barren fields of farmers who have committed suicide, are used to…

DOWN ON THE SIDEWALK IN WAIKĪKĪ

Film DOWN ON THE SIDEWALK IN WAIKĪKĪ Directed by Justyn Ah Chong A janitor, frustrated with cleaning up after an endless parade of tourists, reflects on a memory that stirs…

GEOMETRY

Film GEOMETRY Directed by Simo Liu GEOMETRY combines graphic shapes with music to show a ball's journey.

GLISSANDO

Film GLISSANDO Directed by Min Shi The remnants of loss and war.

GONE

Film GONE Directed by Robert Shoji GONE examines the transformation of Little Tokyo and challenges us to fight and save our community’s history and…

HANDS IN THE AIR

Film HANDS IN THE AIR Directed by Reginald Espiritu An African-American teenager must sneak out of his girlfriend's house without getting caught by her cop-father.

IN FULL BLOOM

Film IN FULL BLOOM Directed by Maegan Houang An older Vietnamese hoarder has her life upended when worms open a black hole in her house and…
Documentary Feature Competition

JOURNEY TO IFUGAO

Film JOURNEY TO IFUGAO Directed by Nicanor Evangelista Jr. Five Filipino artists and healers, living in LA, go back to their motherland uncovering their indigenous traditions and…

LITTLE BIRD

Film LITTLE BIRD Directed by Sun Yeo A short animation about Mila's dream. Through whimsical poetry and music, the little bird takes her on a…

LUMPIA CAMPESINA

Film LUMPIA CAMPESINA Directed by Robert Karimi An Iranian-Guatemalan cook traces his love for lumpia by taking us to a his past where he transforms…

MEN HELPING WOMEN

Film MEN HELPING WOMEN Directed by Isue Shin An conversation on gender politics through the way objects open and break, voiced by you and me.

MY MOON

Film MY MOON Directed by Eusong Lee A relationship between three celestial bodies; a romance between Earth, Moon, and Sun.
Documentary Feature Competition

NO DATA PLAN

Film NO DATA PLAN Directed by Miko Revereza An experimental travelogue capturing the boredom, precarity and fantasies of an undocumented immigrant crossing America by train.

“No Fun” by Eyedress

Film “No Fun” by Eyedress Directed by Julius Valledor Eyedress burns his face off and skates around Manila.

NOWHERE

Film NOWHERE Directed by HyeonJeong Cho While attending a social event at a bar, John tries to fit in by changing his personality to…

“Reflektions” by spaaawn

Film “Reflektions” by spaaawn Directed by Jaime San Juan A visual representation of the differences between two identical twins.

SECRET LIVES OF ASIANS AT NIGHT

Film SECRET LIVES OF ASIANS AT NIGHT Directed by Keff A half-real, half-imaginary romp through a rich, stylized whirlwind world of Asian nightlife in America.

SOUR DEATH BALLS

Film SOUR DEATH BALLS Directed by Jessica Yu In SOUR DEATH BALLS, a group of kids and adults attempt to eat the world's sourest candy.

SPEAK EASY, B

Film SPEAK EASY, B Directed by Becca Park, Jun Shimizu In therapy, B breaks through cultural conditioning, past loves, and psychological defenses to arrive at True Self.

“Tonight!” by Ruru

Film “Tonight!” by Ruru Directed by Robin Estargo Ruru navigates the lonesome Filipino commute, as she dances and latches onto a transforming bedroom that manifests Philippine…

TRAILS

Film TRAILS Directed by Chris Nguyen A personal and non-linear portrait of Orange County’s Little Saigon exploring a history of war & displacement –…

TUNDRA

Film TUNDRA Directed by Carol Nguyen A mother dreams and hallucinates about her daughter, trying to cope with her loss.

TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR

Film TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR Directed by Sun Yeo A bedtime story about the journey of little kids into the world of dreams and whimsy.

“Upset” by Teenage Granny

Film “Upset” by Teenage Granny Directed by Martika Ramirez Escobar A boy and his younger brother search for an ocean in the city.

WAYWARD EMULSIONS

Film WAYWARD EMULSIONS Directed by Tina Takemoto Queer glimpses of a wayward woman captured in bits of emulsion lifted from stray reels of a 35mm…