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All Films & Events

Listed here are all the Festival film and events, in alphabetical order.


CAMBODIA TOWN: NOT FOR SALE

Film CAMBODIA TOWN: NOT FOR SALE Directed by Brandon Soun, Lan Nguyen Residents of Cambodia Town in Long Beach, California collectively organize to fight against the ongoing gentrification of small…

CAPTAIN’S HAT

Film CAPTAIN’S HAT Directed by Jordan Hwang Meet Grace, an aerospace engineer who loves to dig for parts in the plane graveyard and finds peace…

CHOSEN FAM

Film CHOSEN FAM Directed by Natalie Tsui A comically unpopular all-Queer & Trans People of Color (QTPOC) indy rock band must overcome their personal drama…
Shorts Programs

Cinema Musica: Movements

Program Cinema Musica: Movements Movements in rhythm, mass, body, and life. This program is composed of a mosaic mix of short films…
Special Presentations

Cinema Sala Gala

Special Event Cinema Sala Gala Celebrate Filipino American History Month with Cinema Sala during their Virtual Gala, a fundraising event full of fun…

CLOSE TO YOU

Film CLOSE TO YOU Directed by Kevin Xian Ming Yu A young Asian American struggles to balance their exploration of gender identity with the expectations of their immigrant…

CLUB ULTRA

Film CLUB ULTRA Directed by Shelly Mar When her partner is murdered, Officer Janice Acorn goes looking for justice. Instead, she finds the truth.

COFFEE TALKING OUT OF COFFINS

Film COFFEE TALKING OUT OF COFFINS Directed by NamQuyen Le JR Kuo recounts his experience with the US immigration system, and the mental health issues that resulted from…
Special Presentations

Coming Out and Coming Home: Documenting the Voices of Queer and Trans Japanese Americans

Special Event Coming Out and Coming Home: Documenting the Voices of Queer and Trans Japanese Americans The Japanese American community has not always broadly welcomed gay, transgender, and queer Nikkei people. It took courage…

CONNECTION

Film CONNECTION Directed by Ciara Lacy, Tracy Nguyen-Chung A lifelong angler, Autumn Harry had never fished beyond the waters of her reservation — until she picked…
Shorts Programs

Connections

Program Connections Unexpected connections bring surprising lessons of life, loyalty, and love. This program connects you to a dysfunctional group…

COVER/AGE

Film COVER/AGE Directed by Set Hernandez Rongkilyo An elderly caregiver and a policy advocate champion the movement to expand healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants.

CRASHING WHEELS ON CONCRETE

Film CRASHING WHEELS ON CONCRETE Directed by So Young Shelly Yo An intimate portrait of a second-generation Asian American skateboarder, as she navigates her way through life and the…

I WANT TO MARRY A CREATIVE JEWISH GIRL

Film I WANT TO MARRY A CREATIVE JEWISH GIRL Directed by Beth de Araújo Rosy looks for love with men who have yellow fever, and ends up making an intimate connection with…

A CURE FOR ALL THINGS

Film A CURE FOR ALL THINGS Directed by Katherine Chou A young woman finds a mysterious vial in her late mother's fridge, transforming her into their ancestors and…