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All Films & Events

Listed here are all the Festival film and events, in alphabetical order.


WALKING THE TALK

Film WALKING THE TALK Directed by Frances Ito Ann Burroughs shares her journey as a young activist against apartheid in South Africa to the current President…

WARMTH

Film WARMTH Directed by Nathania Zaini Warmth is a stop motion animation inspired by the creator's budding friendship with a gentle homeless man who…
Anti-Asian Hate, VC Presents

WATARIDORI: BIRDS OF PASSAGE

Film WATARIDORI: BIRDS OF PASSAGE Directed by Robert Nakamura Completed in late 1975 as his Master's Thesis project from the UCLA Film School, Robert Nakamura's WATARIDORI: BIRDS…
Documentary Features, Special Presentations

WATERMAN

Film WATERMAN Directed by Isaac Halasima Surfing legend. Olympic superstar. Hawaiian Icon. American hero.
Animation Programs

w(HO)

Film w(HO) Directed by Candace Ho Unpack one Ho’s journey with womanhood, internalized misogyny and sexuality from childhood to adulthood.

WINSTON

Film WINSTON Directed by Melanie Lim Combining jazz and Philippine ethnic instruments build the foundation of Winston’s unique musical style, earning him the title…

WO

Film WO Directed by Jiemin Yang Wo/我 is an autobiographical short dance film that explores sexual identity and navigates family expectation of a Chinese…

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.
Shorts Programs

YOU ARE HERE

Program YOU ARE HERE Documentary is even more powerful when it is anchored to a place, region or neighborhood.

ZAFAR

Film ZAFAR Directed by Aqsa Altaf, John X Carey A Pakistani immigrant juggles demanding ride share customers while talking on the phone to his mother in Pakistan.