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All Films & Events

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


ECHOLOCATION

Film ECHOLOCATION Directed by Nadia Shihab An exploration of loss and regeneration told through still images, field recordings, and What’s App voice notes.

EIEN

Film EIEN Directed by Emily Okamoto, Krystal Matsuyama-Tsai Informed by the Japanese internment during World War II, 永遠 Eien (meaning “forever”) explores a processing of our…

ELVIS OF LAOS

Film ELVIS OF LAOS Directed by Van Ditthavong Through dance and conversations - a famous Lao singer, his son, and granddaughter examine the artist's inspirations after…

EMPIRE OF MY MELODIOUS MIND

Film EMPIRE OF MY MELODIOUS MIND Directed by Jeannette Louie In the space of a moment, perception embarks on an epic journey through the memories forming the identity…

EUREKA

Film EUREKA Directed by Miida Chu A young indentured Chinese prostitute must overcome her toxic dependency on the brothel madam on the eve of…
Narrative Features, Pacific Cinewaves

EVERY DAY IN KAIMUKĪ

Film EVERY DAY IN KAIMUKĪ Directed by Alika Tengan A young Hawaiian man is determined to give his life meaning outside Kaimukī, even if that means leaving…

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.

EYES AND HORNS

Film EYES AND HORNS Directed by Chaerin Im The transformation of the over masculine Minotaur, inspired by Picasso’s print series ‘Vollard Suite’, leads to the destruction…

FARLAND

Film FARLAND Directed by Molvatu Sae-Ue A homesick Thai immigrant must work multiple jobs in order to pursue her dream in the US.

FATHER

Film FATHER Directed by Jackii Chun A college basketball star struggles to define his sense of purpose under the pressures of family legacy.
Pacific Cinewaves

fire in the water, fire in the sky

Film fire in the water, fire in the sky Directed by Mīria George To live is to dance. A story of migration, fire in the water, fire in the sky is…

FIRSTS

Film FIRSTS Directed by Jesse Ung A closeted Chinese international student living in New Zealand plans to lose his virginity to a stranger that…

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…
Shorts Programs, VC Presents

FRAN ROCKSTAR!

Program FRAN ROCKSTAR! Journey down memory lane with a special retrospective of short films celebrating one of VC’s beloved veterans of…
Anti-Asian Hate, Documentary Features

FREE CHOL SOO LEE

Film FREE CHOL SOO LEE Directed by Julie Ha & Eugene Yi Incorporating extensive archival footage with poignant interviews, the documentary recounts the landmark movement sparked by Chol Soo Lee’s…