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30

Film 30 Directed by Rahi Hasan Enter a meditative journey of intimate ritual into the filmmaker's spiritual rebirth.

THE 90 DAY PLAN

Film THE 90 DAY PLAN Directed by Gabriela Garcia Medina To save her grandma from losing her home, a high school student obsessed with heist movies convinces her…

AI BABA (LOVE DAD)

Film AI BABA (LOVE DAD) Directed by Connie Huang An intimate recording between a mother and her 7 year old daughter talking about divorce.

ATSUKO’S STORY

Film ATSUKO’S STORY Directed by William Johnston-Carter Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka's surprisingly funny coming-of-age story growing up as an undocumented immigrant from Japan.

BECOMING EDDIE

Film BECOMING EDDIE Directed by Lilan Bowden A Korean American boy in the 1980s struggles to fit in at school, so he makes a wish…

BIND

Film BIND Directed by Emory Chao Johnson Stuck between cultures, adolescence, and gender, Jules gets a surprise visit from their mom...and their chest binder.

BLACK GHOST SON

Film BLACK GHOST SON Directed by Christopher Low Eddie, a first generation Chinese American, struggles with raising a black son, having to face deep seated prejudice…

BLOOD HANA

Film BLOOD HANA Directed by Mary Evangelista Lily, an introverted teen, develops a crush on her classmate, Alex. Later she falls ill from a disease…

BLUE SUIT

Film BLUE SUIT Directed by Kevin J. Nguyễn When a surprise party interrupts his plans, John has to find a moment to confess his feelings for…
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BORROWED DREAMS

Film BORROWED DREAMS Directed by Amritpal Kaur Two South Asian sisters struggle to maintain their relationship once their parents disappear.

BUBBLE

Film BUBBLE Directed by Alyssa Lerner A teenager is determined to avoid both her family's home foreclosure and the creeping realization that she has…

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…

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…

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…
Documentary Features

CURTAIN UP!

Film CURTAIN UP! Directed by Hui Tong, Kelly Ng Asian American kids break stereotypes and discover their identities as they put on a national debut production of…

DANCING ON MY OWN

Film DANCING ON MY OWN Directed by Alexandra Cuerdo A love letter to the queer Asian experience, inspired by New York's radical dance party Bubble_T.
International Narrative Features

DEATH OF NINTENDO

Film DEATH OF NINTENDO Directed by Raya Martin Set in 90's Manila, four friends go on a journey of self-discovery as they play videogames and wrestle…

FINE CHINA

Film FINE CHINA Directed by Tiffany So A determined daughter uses music and dance to express all that goes unsaid in her Chinese household.

WERE YOU GAY IN HIGH SCHOOL?

Film WERE YOU GAY IN HIGH SCHOOL? Directed by Niki Ang Two queer women recall their awkward, closeted high school days of kissing boys and straight-girl crushes.

GHAZAAL

Film GHAZAAL Directed by Ragini Bhasin A 13-year-old Afghan refugee hustles around in a refugee camp as she experiences her period.

HERSELVES

Film HERSELVES Directed by Kristy Choi As the filmmaker imagines her mother’s life before motherhood, questions of freedom, authorship, and filial responsibility emerge.

HIGHBREAD – C’EST LA WEED

Film HIGHBREAD – C’EST LA WEED Directed by Jayesh Jaidka A collegiate comedy that highlights the lives of a baker, a burnout, and an international student as they…
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HINEKURA

Film HINEKURA Directed by Becs Arahanga The story of one young woman’s rite of passage as she steps into her destiny.
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HOW ARE YOU

Film HOW ARE YOU Directed by Paolo Rein A first generation college student is caught navigating between her college and home life, revealing the deep emotions…
North American Narrative Features

I’LL MEET YOU THERE

Film I’LL MEET YOU THERE Directed by Iram Parveen Bilal A Muslim cop goes undercover at his estranged father's mosque while his daughter hides her passion for a…

ILLIPINO

Film ILLIPINO Directed by Maritte Lee Go A Filipina teenager from a troubled home finds her strength in street dance.

I’M NOT YOUR F***ING STEREOTYPE

Film I’M NOT YOUR F***ING STEREOTYPE Directed by Hesome Chemamah A Muslim girl from Southern Thailand falls prey to racism in school and spirals into an identity crisis.
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IZEL

Film IZEL Directed by Wil Prada A homeless teenager finds peace and wonder in astronomy and a telescope that he builds.
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KAMAʻĀINA (CHILD OF THE LAND)

Film KAMAʻĀINA (CHILD OF THE LAND) Directed by Kimi Howl Lee A queer teenager navigates life on the streets in Oahu, until she eventually finds refuge at the Puʻuhonua…

KASHIF

Film KASHIF Directed by Haaris Qadri Kashif feels trapped by his struggle of being a dutiful son and a supportive friend.
Special Presentations

KAYAMANAN NG LAHI – Pamana Media Project

Film KAYAMANAN NG LAHI – Pamana Media Project Directed by Ajani Veluz-Abraham, Anastasia Nicdao, Andrea Nicdao, Asante Veluz-Abraham, Aurora Nicdao, Kamdyn Gutierrez, Keianu Jacinto, Kenobi Walters, Lucca Salazar, Natilyn Gutierrez, Nica Apeles, Noah Avoungnassou, Sakura Walters, Siena-Adélie G. Craig, Sophie Viray Short videos created by Kayamanan Ng Lahi youth that explore identity through media storytelling.

LA GLORIA

Film LA GLORIA Directed by Mary Evangelista A queer, lovelorn teen struggling with depression finds an unexpected connection to her illiterate abuela through the secret…

LILY CHAN AND THE DOOM GIRLS

Film LILY CHAN AND THE DOOM GIRLS Directed by Andrew Thomas Huang A repressed Chinese American girl joins a group of misfits who adopt her and challenge her to find…

LOGAN LEE & THE RISE OF THE PURPLE DAWN

Film LOGAN LEE & THE RISE OF THE PURPLE DAWN Directed by Raymond C. Lai DJ Logan’s Fun inadvertently discovers a strain of marijuana that allows him to see that certain people aren’t…

MARKINGS

Film MARKINGS Directed by Yasir Masood With the ghosts of his father and brother haunting his household, Reza gets pressured into getting his first…

MICHELLE

Film MICHELLE Directed by Kenya Gillespie A shy 10-year-old girl fights off her bullies with a little help from her idol: decorated U.S. figure…
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MOLOKAʻI BOUND

Film MOLOKAʻI BOUND Directed by Alika Maikau A wayward Hawaiian man freshly released from prison struggles to reunite with his son and heritage.

MOTHER OF THREE

Film MOTHER OF THREE Directed by Jun Hee Han A karaoke hostess working in Los Angeles' Koreatown tries to pimp out her teenage daughter.

NOVENA

Film NOVENA Directed by Nolan Valerio On their 40th day of mourning, a rift within a Filipino American family comes to a head.
North American Narrative Features

ONE MEAL

Film ONE MEAL Directed by Yuechen Hao A woman dreams of being a chef, but when her father plans to pass down the restaurant to…

PARACHUTE

Film PARACHUTE Directed by Katherine Tolentino A Chinese teenager struggles to adapt to her new American life.
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SHADED COMPLEXION

Film SHADED COMPLEXION Directed by Paolo Rein When Dante is given a chance to make a film, he must go back to his hometown to…

SI

Film SI Directed by Thomas Kim A young Asian American boy navigates his day after baseball practice with his friends, encountering microaggressions in seemingly…
Documentary Features

SKY BLOSSOM: DIARIES OF THE NEXT GREATEST GENERATION

Film SKY BLOSSOM: DIARIES OF THE NEXT GREATEST GENERATION Directed by Richard Lui A raw, candid look at today’s teens and millennials who are caring for a disabled parent.

THE COIN

Film THE COIN Directed by Siqi Song A young woman loses her coin jar on her journey to a new country, and ends up finding…

THE FINAL PIECE

Film THE FINAL PIECE Directed by Rommel Andaya While packing for college, Tala and her mother discover a long lost cargo box that they forgot to…
North American Narrative Features

THE GIRL WHO LEFT HOME

Film THE GIRL WHO LEFT HOME Directed by Mallorie Ortega After finally breaking into a lead role on stage, a woman's father suddenly passes away, leaving her responsible…
North American Narrative Features

THE MISEDUCATION OF BINDU

Film THE MISEDUCATION OF BINDU Directed by Prarthana Mohan When a bullied Indian teen forges her mother's signature to test out of high school, she discovers she…

THE OTHER SIDE

Film THE OTHER SIDE Directed by Josh Leong Set against the Ethiopian abandoned children crisis, two orphan brothers are faced with the reality of never being…

THROUPLE

Film THROUPLE Directed by Chrissie De Guzman Hungover from a bad breakup, a not-so-great stripper makes a house call to a married couple that introduces…

WHAT ARE YOU REALLY?

Film WHAT ARE YOU REALLY? Directed by Jenny Phan, Mary McHenry Explore what it means to be mixed-race through personal experiences and a glimpse through history.
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WHAT ISN’T THERE

Film WHAT ISN’T THERE Directed by Marie Jamora In this lyrical exploration of love, music, and expression, a self-imposed mute returns home for Christmas and the…