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ATOMIC CAFE: THE NOISIEST CORNER IN J-TOWN

Film ATOMIC CAFE: THE NOISIEST CORNER IN J-TOWN Directed by Akira Boch, Tadashi Nakamura In the late 1970’s, when L.A.’s punk rock scene was exploding, an unlikely family-owned restaurant in Little Tokyo…

BLOOD

Film BLOOD Directed by Adonis Emory, Guerrilla Davis A young girl awakens from her slumber to reclaim her ancestral inheritance from Maharlika.

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…

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.

FIREWORKS

Film FIREWORKS Directed by Weldon Wong Powers An outdoor acoustic performance of the song "Fireworks" by Shanon Serikaku and Lamar Woods.

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…

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.

ILLIPINO

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

LONELY BLUE NIGHT

Film LONELY BLUE NIGHT Directed by Johnson Cheng A portrait of a Chinese family in which a mother and daughter reunite on one lonely blue night.

LOREEN’S GOTTA BOOGIE

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

MAGGIE DAVE – I’M NOT READY

Film MAGGIE DAVE – I’M NOT READY Directed by Cassie Shao A sheep-man waits for a continuously delayed train.

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…

NINUFABUSHI MIIATI (GUIDED BY THE NORTH STAR)

Film NINUFABUSHI MIIATI (GUIDED BY THE NORTH STAR) Directed by Flor Kaneshiro Told through watercolor illustrations and a traditional Okinawan folk song, an emigrant journeys from Okinawa to Argentina in…

RADICAL CRAM SCHOOL

Film RADICAL CRAM SCHOOL Directed by Jenesssa Joffe Asian American kids explore the power of their identities, revolution, and social justice.
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…

TURF NATION

Film TURF NATION Directed by Jun Bae Street dancers perform on BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) trains, as they pave their own paths towards freedom…
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…