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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.
Narrative Features

ISLANDS

Film ISLANDS Directed by Martin Edralin FREE PROGRAM | Joshua has lived in the comfort of his parents’ home his entire life and fears…
Shorts Programs

Armed With a Camera vol. 2020

Program Armed With a Camera vol. 2020 FREE PROGRAM | Visual Communications is proud to host an encore presentation of the projects from last year’s…
Shorts Programs

From Visions to Reel

Program From Visions to Reel FREE PROGRAM | The next generation of storytellers are paving the way. From intimate documentaries to bold experimental…
Shorts Programs

Point of Entry

Program Point of Entry FREE PROGRAM | Dreaming beyond the borders that separate us, this program reflects on the migrant experience and…
C3

C3: DOOGIE KAMEALOHA, M.D. – A New Legacy

Special Event C3: DOOGIE KAMEALOHA, M.D. – A New Legacy FREE ONLINE PROGRAM | Inspired by the hit medical series DOOGIE HOWSER, M.D., Disney+ has debuted the original…
C3

C3: Pathways for Inclusive Storytelling

Special Event C3: Pathways for Inclusive Storytelling FREE ONLINE PROGRAM | Join WarnerMedia Access, the pipeline arm of WarnerMedia’s Equity & Inclusion division, for an…
Documentary Features

WE ARE FROM THERE

Film WE ARE FROM THERE Directed by Wissam Tanios FREE PROGRAM | Two Syrian brothers in their mid 20's take a leap of faith and start their…
Narrative Features, 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…
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,…
Documentary Features, 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.
Shorts Programs

HBO APA Visionaries 2020

Program HBO APA Visionaries 2020 FREE PROGRAM | With the theme of “Breaking Barriers,” the 4th HBO Asian Pacific American Visionaries short film…
Documentary Features, Pacific Cinewaves

OPHIR

Film OPHIR Directed by Alexandre Berman, Olivier Pollet FREE PROGRAM | An extraordinary revolution leading up to the potential creation of the world’s newest nation in…
Shorts Programs

Pacific Cinewaves Shorts

Program Pacific Cinewaves Shorts FREE PROGRAM | The waves of the ocean have generously sustained many Pasifika cultures across the globe. From…
Anti-Asian Hate, 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…
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…
C3, Pacific Cinewaves

C3: Pasifika Power in Media

Special Event C3: Pasifika Power in Media FREE PROGRAM | Join a conversation reflecting how filmmaking is utilized to preserve cultural traditions and stories in…
C3

C3: Getting Over the Goal Line

Special Event C3: Getting Over the Goal Line FREE PROGRAM | In this fast-paced legal workshop focused on documentary filmmakers, learn tips and legal strategies for…
C3

C3: Manzanar, Convergent

Special Event C3: Manzanar, Convergent FREE PROGRAM | In this polarized moment, how can the acknowledgement of shared histories really bring about steps…