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1 OUT OF 30

Film 1 OUT OF 30 Directed by Vishnu Vallabhaneni On the first day of Ramadan, a young architect attempts to fast for the first time while trying…
International Narrative Features

A BEDSORE

Film A BEDSORE Directed by Shim Hye-jung Tensions arise in a household when a woman with a cerebral hemorrhage develops a bedsore.
Documentary Features

A THOUSAND CUTS

Film A THOUSAND CUTS Directed by Ramona S. Diaz Journalist Maria Ressa risks her life and freedom as an outspoken critic of Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte's war…

A YEAR

Film A YEAR Directed by Jisun Jamie Kim A Himalayan village woman yearns to provide a better life for her young daughters, but the only possible…

ADULT NIGHT

Film ADULT NIGHT Directed by Kevin Alejandro, Leslie Alejandro The strength of a couple's relationship is tested by a situation where it might be more important to…

AFTERIMAGES

Film AFTERIMAGES Directed by Bryan Sih Before leaving for college, a young man and his blind father are visited by a mysterious woman who…

AWAKEN

Film AWAKEN Directed by Leena Pendharkar Amidst mounting family tensions, a poised businesswoman struggles to care for her Alzhiemers stricken mother.

BAICHI AND THE THREE BLIND RATS

Film BAICHI AND THE THREE BLIND RATS Directed by Jeffrey Fong A gang beats and interrogates three of their members for ratting out their boss.

BASURERO

Film BASURERO Directed by Eileen Cabiling An embattled fisherman finds himself in a dangerous side gig and searches for a way out.

BEAM

Film BEAM Directed by Jesse Gi A teleporting thief must fulfill one final job in order to save her family.

BENEVOLENT BA

Film BENEVOLENT BA Directed by Diffan Sina Norman A devout woman’s lust for virtue thrusts her family into a sacrificial slaughter of biblical proportions.

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.

BITTER MELONS

Film BITTER MELONS Directed by Thavary Krouch A tough female line cook is tasked with delivering bitter melons to her estranged father.

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…
UndocuCinema

BORROWED DREAMS

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

CALIFORNIA DREAMING

Film CALIFORNIA DREAMING Directed by Sreylin Meas Two women from different backgrounds encounter one another at an oceanfront resort and discover a hidden bond.

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…

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…
Special Presentations

DANCING MARY

Film DANCING MARY Directed by SABU A municipal office in charge of demolishing an old building and replacing it with a modern complex fails…

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.

DOXXED

Film DOXXED Directed by Elaine Loh Rebecca Lo posts a racist comment online that goes viral, forcing her to deal with being hated by…

DRIFTING

Film DRIFTING Directed by Hanxiong Bo Yan, who is treated as an outcast in a conservative society, finds escape in drifting his father's taxi…

ETA

Film ETA Directed by Justin Ricafort A middle-aged father who moonlights as a ride share driver encounters the most awkward of passengers: his college-aged…

EVAN AT THE CRACK OF DAWN

Film EVAN AT THE CRACK OF DAWN Directed by Roxy Shih When Evan wakes up stranded in the desert, he meets a not-so-angelic messenger angel named Dawn who is…
Documentary Features

FAR EAST DEEP SOUTH

Film FAR EAST DEEP SOUTH Directed by Larissa Lam A Chinese American family’s search for their roots leads them to Mississippi, where they stumble upon surprising revelations…

FRONT OF THE HOUSE

Film FRONT OF THE HOUSE Directed by Sum Yi "Ashley" Ma When a young girl of a generationally owned fishball noodle stall gets a chance to change her life,…

FUN TIMES

Film FUN TIMES Directed by Matthew Victor Pastor This is the story of Sammy's inevitable demise.

GAMERS

Film GAMERS Directed by Searit Huluf A gamer is given a once in a lifetime opportunity to try out for a pro league gaming…

GHAZAAL

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

GLIMMER

Film GLIMMER Directed by Arianna Basco Javi and Elsa just lost their grandmother. This is them coping.

GODZILLA PARTY

Film GODZILLA PARTY Directed by Stanley Wong, Travis Ashkenasy A couple heads to a party to scout out a "unicorn," believing it to be the key to…

GOLDEN BOY

Film GOLDEN BOY Directed by Kitty Hu Within the confines of their home, a father and daughter navigate caretaking, coming to terms with reality, and…
International Narrative Features

GOODBYE MOTHER

Film GOODBYE MOTHER Directed by Trinh Dinh Le Minh A Vietnamese bachelor returns home from the U.S. with a Vietnamese American boyfriend, attempting to come out to…

HARANA

Film HARANA Directed by Marie Jamora A cover band singer in a Vegas casino tries to connect with her daughter who is growing up…

HELLO AHMA

Film HELLO AHMA Directed by Siyou Tan Unable to return home to attend Grandma’s funeral, a young Singaporean girl new to America searches for Grandma’s…

HELLO FROM TAIWAN

Film HELLO FROM TAIWAN Directed by Tiffany Frances A poetic drama about a Taiwanese American family who struggles to reunite across language and cultural barriers, told…

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…

HOME

Film HOME Directed by King Lu An elderly Chinese grandma wakes up in a motel room in America, with no recollection of how she…
UndocuCinema

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…

I SOUND ASIAN

Film I SOUND ASIAN Directed by Jeffrey Fong A Vietnamese man assimilates into an American lifestyle, but his life gets derailed after a sexual accident causes…

IDOLS NEVER DIE

Film IDOLS NEVER DIE Directed by Jerome Yoo When Korean pop idol “N.D.” tragically dies, a dysfunctional group of high school fan girls discover a hidden…
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.
Pacific Cinewaves

KĀLEWA

Film KĀLEWA Directed by Mitchel Viernes In the future, a Hawaiian astronaut makes the next great leap for his planet, his family, and himself.…
Pacific Cinewaves

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.
International Narrative Features

KIM JI-YOUNG, BORN 1982

Film KIM JI-YOUNG, BORN 1982 Directed by Kim Do-Young A woman suddenly shows signs of being inhabited by others and the stories of the people connected to…

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…

LIFE AFTER

Film LIFE AFTER Directed by Irene Nam LIFE AFTER tells the story of four women across the world who should never have met but unexpectedly…

LIGHTS OUT CHINATOWN

Film LIGHTS OUT CHINATOWN Directed by Mark Tran After the murder of a masseuse, a forensic artist must win the trust of the witness in order…
Pacific Cinewaves

LILIU

Film LILIU Directed by Jeremiah Tauamiti An ambitious court interpreter risks everything when a wrongfully imprisoned Chief fights to get back to her stranded…

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…

LOREEN’S GOTTA BOOGIE

Film LOREEN’S GOTTA BOOGIE Directed by Bobby Yan A Filipina American has big dreams of dancing on Soul Train.

LOVE IN THE RAIN

Film LOVE IN THE RAIN Directed by Rajendra Thakurathi A couple decides their fate on a rainy summer night.

MAKHALISS

Film MAKHALISS Directed by Koji Yamamoto A cold-hearted reaper, Makhaliss, meets a dying teenage girl who suffers from the guilt of leaving her mother…

MANGO BABY

Film MANGO BABY Directed by serena violet hodges A glimpse at a grandparent's extension of care through sharing mango.

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…

MIRROR

Film MIRROR Directed by Christina Yoon A Korean immigrant with a severely scarred face visits a black market hospital in Queens to seek plastic…

MIZARU

Film MIZARU Directed by Sudarshan Suresh When a young couple tries to steal some private time in a very public place, they're paid a…
Pacific Cinewaves

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.
Pacific Cinewaves

MOʻO!

Film MOʻO! Directed by Anela Ling A short film about grief, and the steps we take to bury the things that haunt us.

MOTHER-IN-LAW

Film MOTHER-IN-LAW Directed by Shin Seung Eun A mother drops by her daughter's apartment for a surprise visit and meets her daughter's "friend."

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…

OUR HOME HERE

Film OUR HOME HERE Directed by Angela Chen Parallel stories of broken relationships between parents and their children striving for the American Dream, all revolving around…

PAPAYA

Film PAPAYA Directed by Kayleb Lee A Southeast Asian American story, PAPAYA is spoken through the metaphor of the cultural recipe, papaya salad.

PARACHUTE

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

PASSAGE

Film PASSAGE Directed by Asavari Kumar An Indian woman in pursuit of the American dream revisits her immigration journey.
UndocuCinema

ROCÍO

Film ROCÍO Directed by Darío Guerrero After a terminal cancer diagnosis, an undocumented mother of three must choose between facing certain death in the…

SAFE AMONG STARS

Film SAFE AMONG STARS Directed by Jess X. Snow After surviving sexual trauma, a queer Chinese American woman struggles to tell her immigrant mother why she left…
UndocuCinema

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…

SIGNAL

Film SIGNAL Directed by Chloé Hung A couple surviving in a post-apocalyptic landscape reaches a crossroads in their relationship, and must decide whether to…

SOREJYA TAKA

Film SOREJYA TAKA Directed by Jason Guerrero In a time of personal crisis, a woman reaches out to her friends, but finds all the solace…

STALLED

Film STALLED Directed by Shilpi Roy Shalini gets entangled in a stranger's failed wedding proposal, forcing her to face her fears about being alone…

STASIS

Film STASIS Directed by Patrick Nan In a dystopian parallel world, police artificial intelligence interrogates innocent people for unsupported crimes.

STILL HERE

Film STILL HERE Directed by Sean Wang In Kaohsiung, Taiwan, a few residents refuse to leave their beloved and now-abandoned village.

THANK YOU, COME AGAIN

Film THANK YOU, COME AGAIN Directed by Nirav Bhakta An undocumented convenience store clerk crashes into his subconscious as he grieves the death of his father.

THE CHEF

Film THE CHEF Directed by Hao Zheng An old Chinese chef teaches a robot to cook, which places him in a dilemma between artificial intelligence…

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…

THE LOYAL BETRAYAL

Film THE LOYAL BETRAYAL Directed by Tom Huang In this classic film noir, two lovers weave a web of love and betrayal at the Manzanar Japanese…

THE MAINLAND

Film THE MAINLAND Directed by Conrad Ikaika Lihilihi A Hawaiian actor drowns in the concrete tsunami that is Hollywood, but his small town cousin unexpectedly shows…
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…
Pacific Cinewaves

THE MOON AND THE NIGHT

Film THE MOON AND THE NIGHT Directed by Erin Lau Set in rural Hawaiʻi, a Native Hawaiian girl must confront her father after he enters her beloved pet…

THE QUIET

Film THE QUIET Directed by Radheya Jegatheva When an astronaut ponders on the quietude of space, he comes upon a startling self-realisation.

THE SHOWER

Film THE SHOWER Directed by Mahesh Pailoor Maya’s baby shower brings her oldest friend, June, back into her life for a day of unexpected reckonings.

THE TALE OF KIEU

Film THE TALE OF KIEU Directed by Ray Levé Lurid memories of a young boy’s escape from war-torn Vietnam.

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…

TO EACH YOUR SARAH

Film TO EACH YOUR SARAH Directed by Kim Deok-Geun A woman tries who tries to escape her life in the city has to come to terms with…

TOGETHER

Film TOGETHER Directed by Ted Chung Tom plans the moment of a lifetime, but is derailed by an unexpected interruption.
North American Narrative Features

WAIKIKI

Film WAIKIKI Directed by Christopher Kahunahana In this allegory of love and loss, a hula dancer struggles with her sanity and survival in the…
Special Presentations

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…

YOU WIN USA VACATION RESORT

Film YOU WIN USA VACATION RESORT Directed by Georgia Fu A pregnant Chinese woman escapes an ICE raid on her maternity hotel, only to find herself forced to…