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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…
A HERO’S HERO
Film
A HERO’S HERO
Directed by Robert Shoji
Learn about an uncle and nephew who had shared convictions and extraordinary lives.
Documentary Features
ACCEPTED
Film
ACCEPTED
Directed by Dan Chen
High school seniors in rural Louisiana are pushed to their breaking point at an unconventional school made famous…
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…
Narrative Features
AMERICANISH
Film
AMERICANISH
Directed by Iman Zawahry
Career-driven sisters and their newly-immigrated cousin must navigate the conflicting demands of romance, culture, work, and family.
AND THEN
Film
AND THEN
Directed by Jenn Ravenna Tran
Two artists serendipitously meet over and over again in the vibrant nightscape of Tokyo.
ANITA
Film
ANITA
Directed by Sushma Khadepaun
While attending her sister’s wedding in India, a young woman is pushed to question whether her life in…
ANYTHING FOR YOU
Film
ANYTHING FOR YOU
Directed by Matt Ferrucci
A man wants to have an affair and enlists his friend to help him.
Special Presentations
ASCENSION
Film
ASCENSION
Directed by Jessica Kingdon
FREE PROGRAM | An examination of the contemporary "Chinese Dream" through staggering observations of labor, consumerism and wealth,…
ASIAN IN PUBLIC
Film
ASIAN IN PUBLIC
Directed by SJ Son, Woody Fu
A Korean woman and her Japanese lover are interrupted at an inconvenient time.
BACK TO THE SOURCE
Film
BACK TO THE SOURCE
Directed by Sandra Lucille
Sandra's father feels increasingly foreign in his home country as globalization changes the country's cultural landscape.
BACON AND THE BOYS RAISE A FLAG
Film
BACON AND THE BOYS RAISE A FLAG
Directed by Yuka Murakami
Former incarcerees who were Boy Scouts together at the Heart Mountain internment camp are unexpectedly asked to raise…
BEAU
Film
BEAU
Directed by Constance Tsang
On the precipice of finally achieving recognition for her art, the relationship between an artist and her lover…
BLOOD MOON
Film
BLOOD MOON
Directed by Shruti Parekh
13-year-old Maya prepares to go to her first high school party, until she discovers she's started her period.
BLUSH
Film
BLUSH
Directed by Joe Mateo
The journey of a stranded horticulturist-astronaut’s chances for survival after he crash lands on a desolate dwarf planet.
Documentary Features
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Pacific Cinewaves
CANE FIRE
Film
CANE FIRE
Directed by Anthony Banua-Simon
FREE PROGRAM | An examination of the past and present of the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi.
Anti-Asian Hate
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Documentary Features
THE CELINE ARCHIVE
Film
THE CELINE ARCHIVE
Directed by Celine Parreñas Shimizu
FREE PROGRAM | Adulteress, traitor, heroine, or prey? In 1932, Celine Navarro was buried alive by her community…
CHASING CLOUDS
Film
CHASING CLOUDS
Directed by Candace Ho
A Taiwanese American woman is forced to confront the harsh reality of her mother’s dementia.
CLOSING ANNISA
Film
CLOSING ANNISA
Directed by Sophie Luo
Acclaimed chef Anita Lo says goodbye to her fine dining restaurant Annisa, after 17 years in New York's…
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…
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…
CULTIVATING RESILIENCE IN A PANDEMIC
Film
CULTIVATING RESILIENCE IN A PANDEMIC
Directed by Corinne Chin
For Seattle's Hmong flower farmers, the coronavirus lockdown was not the first time they’ve had to overcome what…
OH MYH DATING HELL
Film
OH MYH DATING HELL
Directed by Nikki Flinn
A modern-day dating adventure with Myh, who navigates dating apps, overly involved parents, and cultural mishaps in her…
DEAR SALLY,
Film
DEAR SALLY,
Directed by Patty Fong
A long distance pen pal relationship unexpectedly evolves into something more.
Narrative Features
DEFINITION PLEASE
Film
DEFINITION PLEASE
Directed by Sujata Day
A former spelling bee champ struggles to make good on her childhood promise, while contending with a complex…
DEVOTEE
Film
DEVOTEE
Directed by Sharmila Ray
A drifter meets a young guru and her devotees, who open his mind to a new path.
Narrative Features
THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MRS. WU
Film
THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MRS. WU
Directed by Anna Chi
Three generations of Chinese American women embark on a road trip of discovery, understanding, forgiveness, and love.
PUTTING THEM WHERE THEY COULD DO NO HARM
Film
PUTTING THEM WHERE THEY COULD DO NO HARM
Directed by Steve Nagano
An argument for the removal of the name "Fletcher Bowron" from a public square in Los Angeles.
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…
EVERYTHING STAYS
Film
EVERYTHING STAYS
Directed by Cole Bacani
Gabe's cousins have one last chance to tie him down in Illinois, forcing him to decide what’s more…
EYE OF THE NEEDLE
Film
EYE OF THE NEEDLE
Directed by Joe Virata
Age takes its toll on us all, affecting the choices we make and the actions we take.
F1-100
Film
F1-100
Directed by Emory Chao Johnson
Video, illustration, and animation are interwoven in this intimate portrait of an international art student carrying a heavy…
Narrative Features
THE FABULOUS FILIPINO BROTHERS
Film
THE FABULOUS FILIPINO BROTHERS
Directed by Dante Basco
A romantic comedy following four Filipino American brothers and their lovers leading up to a wedding.
Documentary Features
FACELESS
Film
FACELESS
Directed by Jennifer Ngo
An intimate portrayal of four young protestors in Hong Kong struggling to protect their freedom and way of…
Pacific Cinewaves
FANA’GUYAN
Film
FANA’GUYAN
Directed by Dakota Camacho
A short dance film that explores ending violence and generating healing through embodiment, intimacy, and ancestral creativity.
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.
FLUID
Film
FLUID
Directed by Sharon Park
A sexually confused college student takes us on a journey of self-discovery and navigating through relationships.
FRAN
Film
FRAN
Directed by Robert Shoji
With her infectious laugh and great sense of humor, Pearl Harbor survivor Fran Ito answers a series of…
FRANCIS WONG: CHINATOWN REVOLUTIONARY
Film
FRANCIS WONG: CHINATOWN REVOLUTIONARY
Directed by Jeff Chop
An activist saxophone player uses music to stand against oppression in hopes of a better tomorrow.
Anti-Asian Hate
FROM HERE
Film
FROM HERE
Directed by Samantha Futerman
Amidst the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, Jess must face what it means to be a transracial adoptee…
FUGETSU-DO
Film
FUGETSU-DO
Directed by Kaia Rose
An intimate portrait of the 117-year-old Japanese sweet shop that has become a memory bank for the Little…
Pacific Cinewaves
FUJIN
Film
FUJIN
Directed by Rachel Makana'aloha O Kauikeolani Nakawatase
The filmmaker's great-grandmother and aunties get ready for a night out.
GOLD
Film
GOLD
Directed by Leslie Alejandro
A girl stuck inside a 1950s skin-whitening soap commercial breaks free of the media format in order to…
H.A.G.S. (HAVE A GOOD SUMMER)
Film
H.A.G.S. (HAVE A GOOD SUMMER)
Directed by Sean Wang
A portrait of growing up, told through the pages of the filmmaker's middle school yearbook.
Pacific Cinewaves
HAWAIIAN SOUL
Film
HAWAIIAN SOUL
Directed by ʻĀina Paikai
A Hawaiian musician must gain the support of elders to protect the island of Kahoʻolawe from military bombing.
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.
HIDE AND SEEK
Film
HIDE AND SEEK
Directed by Ragini Bhasin
When an 8-year-old is instructed by her mechanic father to tend to a little boy, she tries various…
HILUM
Film
HILUM
Directed by Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan
After a botched performance as a mourner-for-hire, Mona retreats from her mother’s fury, and seeks out a shaman…
HINGA
Film
HINGA
Directed by Sammay Dizon
During COVID-19, a community grapples with the complexity of grief and the necessary steps towards collective healing.
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…
HOMEGOING
Film
HOMEGOING
Directed by Yeon Park
Amidst the pandemic, a couple finds themselves stuck in a place thousands of miles from their homeland.
Narrative Features
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Pacific Cinewaves
I WAS A SIMPLE MAN
Film
I WAS A SIMPLE MAN
Directed by Christopher Makoto Yogi
A family in Hawai'i faces the imminent death of their eldest, as the ghosts of the past haunt…
I’M STILL HERE
Film
I’M STILL HERE
Directed by George Wada
For Vietnamese immigrants, recent events in Afghanistan bring back vivid memories of escaping the fall of Saigon.
JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL
Film
JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL
Directed by George Wada
Learn about the war memorial that honors all Japanese Americans that have sacrificed their lives in service of…
JOURNEY TO THE EAST
Film
JOURNEY TO THE EAST
Directed by Eve Liu
A Woman with No Name retrieves her husband’s bones from a gang of mythical Chinese cowboys.
KAERU
Film
KAERU
Directed by Don Bannai
Learn about Trace Tres Fukuhara, an artist known for the Pacific Wind Sculpture Garden in Long Beach, California.
KATANA
Film
KATANA
Directed by Don Bannai
A 250 year old sword is brought to the US at the end of WWII. Explore the sword's…
KEEP SARAY HOME
Film
KEEP SARAY HOME
Directed by Brian Redondo
Three refugee families in the outskirts of Boston face the impending threat of deportation.
KOREATOWN GHOST STORY
Film
KOREATOWN GHOST STORY
Directed by Minsun Park, Teddy Tenenbaum
A Korean marriage ritual has supernatural consequences for a Korean American woman.
LATA
Film
LATA
Directed by Alisha Tejpal
As doors consistently open and close around her, a domestic worker navigates her way through an upper class…
LAURIE LEWIS – “MANZANAR”
Film
LAURIE LEWIS – “MANZANAR”
Directed by Jeff Chop
A music video featuring archival photos and personal photos.
LEARNING TAGALOG WITH KAYLA
Film
LEARNING TAGALOG WITH KAYLA
Directed by Kayla Abuda Galang
Kayla will teach you Tagalog, the language of her homeland.
Narrative Features
THE GIRL WHO LEFT HOME
Film
THE GIRL WHO LEFT HOME
Directed by Mallorie Ortega
A whimsical musical about a young Filipina on the brink of Hollywood stardom, who is pulled back into…
Narrative Features
LISA MANIA
Film
LISA MANIA
Directed by Shaun Vivaris
A man seeking marriage advice is led down a rabbit hole of drug-fueled paranoia that threatens his mind,…
Special Presentations
LIST OF A LIFETIME
Film
LIST OF A LIFETIME
Directed by Roxy Shih
When a woman is diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, she becomes determined to track down the daughter…
LITTLE SKY
Film
LITTLE SKY
Directed by Jess X. Snow
Haunted by their childhood memories, a Chinese American pop star returns to their hometown to confront their estranged…
LONELY BLUE NIGHT
Film
LONELY BLUE NIGHT
Directed by Johnson Cheng
An awkward family reunion at a business dinner leads a Chinese mother to realize the consequences of leaving…
Pacific Cinewaves
LONGING FOR HAWAIʻI
Film
LONGING FOR HAWAIʻI
Directed by Katia Barricklow
In the face of colonial erasure, one family’s journey into the past reveals a hidden history about the…
DO YOU LOVE ME?
Film
DO YOU LOVE ME?
Directed by Teresa Matsushima
A young girl searches for her estranged father to see if he loves her.
Narrative Features
LUMPIA WITH A VENGEANCE
Film
LUMPIA WITH A VENGEANCE
Directed by Patricio Ginelsa
A crime fighter armed with lumpia teams up with a high school student to prevent a syndicate from…
Documentary Features
WHO IS LUN*NA MENOH?
Film
WHO IS LUN*NA MENOH?
Directed by Jeff Mizushima
The life and work of the extraordinary Japanese artist Lun*na Menoh, showcasing her uniquely individual artistic career and…
Pacific Cinewaves
MAHÅLANG
Film
MAHÅLANG
Directed by Caili Quan, Elliot deBruyn, Nathaniel Brown
A love letter to Guam through the lens of contemporary dance.
MAKE A WISH
Film
MAKE A WISH
Directed by Dinh Thai
A "light-hearted" comedy about the sweetest fiancé giving her boyfriend the best birthday present ever.
MAKE IT SPARKLE!
Film
MAKE IT SPARKLE!
Directed by Steve Nagano
Hundreds of volunteers annually descend upon Little Tokyo, Los Angeles to make clean the city.
MANGO BABY
Film
MANGO BABY
Directed by serena violet hodges
A glimpse at a grandparent's extension of care through sharing mango.
Anti-Asian Hate
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Documentary Features
MANZANAR, DIVERTED: WHEN WATER BECOMES DUST
Film
MANZANAR, DIVERTED: WHEN WATER BECOMES DUST
Directed by Ann Kaneko
Native Americans, Japanese American WWII incarcerees, and environmentalists fight to defend their land and water from Los Angeles.
Narrative Features
MARVELOUS AND THE BLACK HOLE
Film
MARVELOUS AND THE BLACK HOLE
Directed by Kate Tsang
A teenage delinquent befriends a surly magician who helps her navigate her inner demons and dysfunctional family with…
MOMENTUM
Film
MOMENTUM
Directed by Juliana Victoria
An exploration of a young artist's life before and after the pandemic.
MOTHER DAUGHTER JOURNEY
Film
MOTHER DAUGHTER JOURNEY
Directed by Fran Ito
A mother and daughter journey to the northern-most part of the United States and encounter nature at its…
MOUNTAIN LODGE
Film
MOUNTAIN LODGE
Directed by Jordan Wong
The candle, the myth, the legend. Mountain Lodge.
NEH
Film
NEH
Directed by Jesse Gi
On a date, a young Korean American attempts to hide an embarrassing secret.
NIGHT & DAY
Film
NIGHT & DAY
Directed by Paolo Bitanga
A mother′s home comes alive once a year, when her many children return for the holidays and play…
Anti-Asian Hate
NO DOGS
Film
NO DOGS
Directed by Randal Kamradt
During the 1930 Watsonville race riots, a Filipina American woman seeks shelter at a diner.
PAPER SON
Film
PAPER SON
Directed by Patty Fong
When the Fong family is threatened by uncertainty and unrest, they make the best of the situation by…
PINK & BLUE
Film
PINK & BLUE
Directed by Carmen LoBue
After a surprise first-time pregnancy, a trans couple of color wrestles with how to raise their child in…
RASPBERRY
Film
RASPBERRY
Directed by Julian Doan
Undertakers wait on a family’s final farewells, as one son struggles to say goodbye to his dead father.
Pacific Cinewaves
RED HOUSE
Film
RED HOUSE
Directed by Gerard Elmore
When an addict sees someone struggling in the ocean, he is devastated to realize he’s incapable of saving…
RIVER
Film
RIVER
Directed by David Liu
Three siblings walk along the LA River, reminiscing about their late mother. One of them remembers her dream…
Documentary Features
LIKE A ROLLING STONE: THE LIFE & TIMES OF BEN FONG-TORRES
Film
LIKE A ROLLING STONE: THE LIFE & TIMES OF BEN FONG-TORRES
Directed by Suzanne Joe Kai
A portrait of Ben Fong-Torres, Rolling Stone's legendary writer and first music editor, during rock and roll's great…
THE ROSE OF MANILA
Film
THE ROSE OF MANILA
Directed by Alex Westfall
Archival footage and reenactment evoke a formative moment in the life of young Imelda Marcos, the infamous wife…
Narrative Features
A SHOT THROUGH THE WALL
Film
A SHOT THROUGH THE WALL
Directed by Aimee Long
A Chinese American police officer's life unravels after he accidentally shoots an innocent Black man.
Anti-Asian Hate
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…
SIDEWAYS SMILE
Film
SIDEWAYS SMILE
Directed by Hang Nguyen
A sheltered woman goes on a journey of self-discovery, after enrolling in a class to learn how to…
Narrative Features
SILENT RIVER
Film
SILENT RIVER
Directed by Chris Chan Lee
In a strange world, one man’s struggle to reconcile with his wife becomes a journey for three strangers…
Pacific Cinewaves
RIVER OF SMALL GODS
Film
RIVER OF SMALL GODS
Directed by Bradley Tangonan
A Native Hawaiian woman is hired by a mysterious sculptor to retrieve lava stones from a sacred riverbed…
SOAK
Film
SOAK
Directed by Hannah Bang
A teenager tries to convince her runaway mother to return home.
SOFT SOUNDS OF PEELING FRUIT
Film
SOFT SOUNDS OF PEELING FRUIT
Directed by So Young Shelly Yo
A rebellious Korean American teenager discovers the complexities of her mother’s love.
SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE
Film
SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE
Directed by Jane Chow
In Los Angeles Chinatown, a lonely teenager tries to help her parents keep their seafood restaurant afloat during…
STILL ROLLING
Film
STILL ROLLING
Directed by Liang-Chun Lin
A rookie filmmaker recalls the challenges during a production, and questions her life decisions.
Pacific Cinewaves
STRANDED ON THE MAINLAND
Film
STRANDED ON THE MAINLAND
Directed by Alexis Si'i
After seeking medical help in America, a young woman and her father have no way back to American…
SUNDAY
Film
SUNDAY
Directed by Sean Wang
A young couple spends what could be their last night together in New York City.
EATING TAMALES WITH CHOPSTICKS
Film
EATING TAMALES WITH CHOPSTICKS
Directed by Jeff Chop
Learn about Rubén Funkahuatl Guevara, the "Chicano Culture Sculptor."
Anti-Asian Hate
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 COCKTAIL PARTY
Film
THE COCKTAIL PARTY
Directed by Jessica Sanders
A cocktail party turns into an unexpected martial arts action film.
THE CONVERSATION
Film
THE CONVERSATION
Directed by Joe Virata
Using 50 year old 8mm film, a family’s story and immigration narrative are explored in this intergenerational conversation.
THE DAYS AFTER YOU
Film
THE DAYS AFTER YOU
Directed by Apoorva Gavarraju
A woman blames her terminally ill daughter for her husband abandoning them, and fantasizes if life might be…
THE EYES OF SUMMER
Film
THE EYES OF SUMMER
Directed by Rajee Samarasinghe
A young girl develops a friendship with a spirit who lives in an abandoned house.
THE LEAF
Film
THE LEAF
Directed by William J. Zang
A filmmaker’s inner struggle as an immigrant and filmmaker during COVID-19.
Narrative Features
THE MONSTERS WITHOUT
Film
THE MONSTERS WITHOUT
Directed by Randal Kamradt
When an ancient rogue monster threatens the world, a scrappy team called P.H.A.S.E. resolve to keep man and…
Special Presentations
THE RESCUE
Film
THE RESCUE
Directed by E. Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin
FREE PROGRAM | THE RESCUE chronicles the enthralling story that transfixed the world: the daring rescue of twelve…
THINGS WE CARRY
Film
THINGS WE CARRY
Directed by Bo Yoon Ha
A closeted Korean woman returns home for her father's funeral, and uncovers a secret that reconnects her to…
TO KNOW HER
Film
TO KNOW HER
Directed by Natalie A. Chao
A poetic exploration of the camera's gaze and a family's relationship with the filmmaker's mother.
Documentary Features
TRY HARDER!
Film
TRY HARDER!
Directed by Debbie Lum
The reality of the college application process and the intersection of class, race, and opportunity at San Francisco's…
UNMOTHERED
Film
UNMOTHERED
Directed by Urvashi Pathania
When a young woman goes back to India to immerse her mother's ashes, she discovers her funny family…
Narrative Features
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Pacific Cinewaves
WATER LIKE FIRE
Film
WATER LIKE FIRE
Directed by Mitchel Viernes
FREE PROGRAM | A young surfer makes up for lost time with her estranged brother after he winds…
WE WILL NOT FORGET YOU
Film
WE WILL NOT FORGET YOU
Directed by Barbara Kagawa Shore
Dale Inouye lived an extraordinary life until leukemia took him at age nine. The Dale M. Inouye Foundation…
WINNING IN AMERICA
Film
WINNING IN AMERICA
Directed by Amrita Singh
While vying for a spot at the prestigious National Spelling Bee, a spelling champ clashes with her immigrant…
Documentary Features
WUHAN WUHAN
Film
WUHAN WUHAN
Directed by Yung Chang
A documentation of life at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic during the lockdown in Wuhan, China.
YEAR OF THE PLAGUE
Film
YEAR OF THE PLAGUE
Directed by Fran Ito
During a global pandemic, Fran finds a way to enjoy life and celebrate her 88th birthday.
YOU AND I
Film
YOU AND I
Directed by Melanie Lim
After not seeing each other for twenty years, two friends meet for one night in Los Angeles, sparking…
ZONA
Film
ZONA
Directed by Masami Kawai
In the near-future Los Angeles, where a drought has worsened, an old immigrant woman braves the city to…
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