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A PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE

Film A PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE Directed by Fran Ito In 2023, Fran Ito celebrated her 91st birthday. A positive attitude with a purpose driven life has helped…
Pacific Cinewaves

A TALE OF TWO SISTERS

Film A TALE OF TWO SISTERS Directed by Angelique Kalani Axelrode Blending narrative and movement based storytelling, two sisters overcome tension in their relationship; inspired by the mo‘olelo of…
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AS THE WATER DARKENS

Film AS THE WATER DARKENS Directed by Tiare Ribeaux While navigating between survival and her connection to the land, a weaver experiences a transformation when she finds…

ASTONISHING LITTLE FEET

Film ASTONISHING LITTLE FEET Directed by Maegan Houang Afong Moy, the first documented Chinese woman to come to the United States, realizes the men who separated…
Narrative Programs

B-SIDE: FOR TAYLOR

Film B-SIDE: FOR TAYLOR Directed by Christina YR Lim A film that explores the complex themes of grief, loss, and the nuanced dynamcis of a multracial family.

BECOMING YAMAZUSHI

Film BECOMING YAMAZUSHI Directed by G Yamazawa A Japanese-American rapper discovers how art can champion cultural liberation as he takes us on the poetic journey…

BENTOBOX

Film BENTOBOX Directed by Olivia Owyeung Set in the late 90s of rural Jersey, a ten-year old biracial Japanese-American boy begins rejecting his mother's lunches.
Documentary Programs

BIG FIGHT IN LITTLE CHINATOWN

Film BIG FIGHT IN LITTLE CHINATOWN Directed by Karen Cho All across the globe, Chinatowns are under threat of disappearing – and along with them, the rich history…

BIRDSONG

Film BIRDSONG Directed by Hrishi Bardhan Amidst moving homes, a superstitious Indian-American girl struggles to bury her pet bird in fear of it haunting…

BLACK BELTS

Film BLACK BELTS Directed by Spencer Glover KJ is an offbeat middle schooler and martial arts movie nerd from Compton, when he challenges the top…
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BUTTERFLY/BATAPLAI

Film BUTTERFLY/BATAPLAI Directed by Veialu Aila-Unsworth A Papua New Guinean/American woman challenges her evangelist father's strict rules to find her voice as a makeup…

THEY CALL ME SUKI

Film THEY CALL ME SUKI Directed by M.G. Evangelista Suki Terada Ports, a Japanese American elder, and activist takes her habitual bus downtown to join a conversation…
Cinema Musica, Pacific Cinewaves

CAN’T WAIT

Film CAN’T WAIT Directed by & Edwin “Sadboiii” Martinez, Lavelle “Velle Vell” Gamble, Mewael “Mobeats” Michael, Stephanie “Soultree” Camba, Uran “Kabashi” Kabashi Nostalgia and Nature intertwine in this jazzy Chicagoan music video that explores mental health, herbalism, and the relationships…
Cinema Musica

CHIJUYAA

Film CHIJUYAA Directed by Brandon Ufugusuku Ing Chijuyaa – the plover. Descendants of Okinawan immigrants in Hawai‘i perform a traditional Ryūkyūan song and dance, evoking…

CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK

Film CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK Directed by Barbara Woo The story of a grandfather, a young artist, and life's sweetest lessons.
Documentary Programs

DAME VALERIE ADAMS: MORE THAN GOLD

Film DAME VALERIE ADAMS: MORE THAN GOLD Directed by Briar March Olympic Champion, Kiwi Icon, Tongan Leader, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Survivor... Winning was just part of the journey.

DESI STANDARD TIME TRAVEL

Film DESI STANDARD TIME TRAVEL Directed by Kashif Pasta When a new father suddenly loses his own dad, an opportunity to travel back in time gives him…

DINNER IS READY

Film DINNER IS READY Directed by Eleanor Cho A deceased mother and a grieving daughter have the precious opportunity to have dinner together one last time,…
Stop Anti-Asian Hate and Violence Initiative

DON’T BE SORRY

Film DON’T BE SORRY Directed by David Au After her husband is assaulted in an Anti-Asian hate crime, a timid but resilient Korean-American senior is empowered…

DRAGONFLY

Film DRAGONFLY Directed by Julia Morizawa A young girl learns of her mother’s survival of the Tokyo Firebombing on March 9-10, 1945 through the…
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E MĀLAMA PONO, WILLY BOY

Film E MĀLAMA PONO, WILLY BOY Directed by Scott W. Kekama Amona A Native Hawaiian police officer is forced to choose between supporting his family, upholding the law, and doing…

EID MUBARAK

Film EID MUBARAK Directed by Mahnoor Euceph A privileged six-year-old Pakistani girl embarks on a mission to save her beloved pet goat from being eaten…

EYECATCHER

Film EYECATCHER Directed by Jun Shimizu In the heart of Koreatown, Los Angeles, a young woman must protect her ailing father from a sinister…
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EYES AND EARS

Film EYES AND EARS Directed by Tahuaroa Ohia To six-year-old Ben, the world is full of loud noises and frightening images. As Ben struggles with everyday…
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FILI

Film FILI Directed by Peter Filimaua Fili, a young Samoan American, is torn between following his father's footsteps in playing football and pursuing his…
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FIND WHERE I BELONG

Film FIND WHERE I BELONG Directed by Kahu KAIHA Elvis, a homeless teenager must find courage to leave the street life in order to return to his…

FINDING OUR WILD

Film FINDING OUR WILD Directed by Sid Gopinath & Aditya Joshi On a long overdue camping trip, Prabha and his son Sid find themselves working through feelings about immigration,…
Narrative Programs

GOLDEN DELICIOUS

Film GOLDEN DELICIOUS Directed by Jason Karman When basketball-obsessed Aleks moves in across the street, Asian-Canadian teen Jake finds himself trying out for the basketball…

GRANDPA CHERRY BLOSSOM

Film GRANDPA CHERRY BLOSSOM Directed by Maddox Chen The life of Francis Uyematsu, from his journey creating a successful flower nursery in America to his time…
Special Presentations

GREMLINS: SECRETS OF THE MOGWAI

Film GREMLINS: SECRETS OF THE MOGWAI Escape into a world of magic and mythology when “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai” premieres Tuesday, May 23…
Narrative Programs, VC Presents

HITO HATA: Raise the Banner

Film HITO HATA: Raise the Banner Directed by Duane Kubo, Robert A. Nakamura OUTDOOR SCREENING @ JANM PLAZA FREE/PAY WHAT YOU CAN A landmark project directed by Robert A. Nakamura and...

HONESTLY

Film HONESTLY Directed by Scott Sayasithsena With the clock ticking before guests arrive, Ray works on getting the courage to share something important with…
Cinema Musica

I CAN’T KEEP QUIET

Film I CAN’T KEEP QUIET Directed by Eurie Chung An intimate portrait of one woman’s quest for healing that reverberated around the globe through her song “Quiet,”…
Documentary Programs

IN SEARCH OF BENGALI HARLEM

Film IN SEARCH OF BENGALI HARLEM Directed by Alaudin Ullah, Vivek Bald A New York actor and playwright investigates the pasts of his Bangladeshi immigrant parents, unearthing a lost history…

INHERITANCE

Film INHERITANCE Directed by Quin Sotelo Two Filipina American sisters prepare to make their first pilgrimage to the Philippines, bringing up questions of what…
Narrative Programs

JAMOJAYA

Film JAMOJAYA Directed by Justin Chon A father-son relationship is put to the test when an up-and-coming rapper at the crossroads of his career…
Pacific Cinewaves

KA ʻĀʻUMEʻUME: NAVIGATING HOME

Film KA ʻĀʻUMEʻUME: NAVIGATING HOME Directed by M. Kaleipumehana Cabral Six Kānaka ʻŌiwi weave a story of grief, hope, wisdom, and struggle in navigating diaspora and returning to…
Narrative Programs, Pacific Cinewaves

KĀINGA

Film KĀINGA Directed by Angeline Loo, Asuka Sylvie, Ghazaleh Golbakhsh, HASH, Julie Zhu, Michelle Ang, Nahyeon Lee, Yamin Tun Pan Asian women’s confronting and comforting stories of becoming and being ‘at home’ in
Aotearoa New Zealand.
Cinema Musica

KAJO | REM KOOLHAUS

Film KAJO | REM KOOLHAUS Directed by Evelyn Lee Official music video by Kajo performing REM Koolhaus. 
Pacific Cinewaves

KE KAHEA: AN INVITATION INTO SACRED SPACE

Film KE KAHEA: AN INVITATION INTO SACRED SPACE Directed by Justyn Ah Chong A group of women heed the calling to make kapa for unearthed ancestral remains.

KNOCK KNOCK NIGHT

Film KNOCK KNOCK NIGHT Directed by Kaipo Huang The little girl stays at home alone in the middle of the night, suddenly there came a rat…

WHEN YOU LEFT ME ON THAT BOULEVARD

Film WHEN YOU LEFT ME ON THAT BOULEVARD Directed by Kayla Abuda Galang Paradise Hills, Southeast San Diego, 2006. 15-year-old Ly and her cousins get high before a boisterous family Thanksgiving…

ZINDAGI DOBARA

Film ZINDAGI DOBARA Directed by Amritpal Kaur After her parents die in a car accident, a South Asian teen is forced to live with an…
Documentary Programs, Stop Anti-Asian Hate and Violence Initiative

LIQUOR STORE DREAMS

Film LIQUOR STORE DREAMS Directed by So Yun Um LIQUOR STORE DREAMS is an intimate portrait of two Korean American children of liquor store owners who set…
Special Presentations, Stop Anti-Asian Hate and Violence Initiative

LIWANAG

Film LIWANAG Directed by John Haas The untold stories of Filipina immigrant workers at the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

MANY MOONS

Film MANY MOONS Directed by Chisato Hughes In the county which once boasted it was “free of Chinamen,” Chinese community members search for those who…

MARIONETTES (AND THE VIRTUE OF A LOTUS FLOWER)

Film MARIONETTES (AND THE VIRTUE OF A LOTUS FLOWER) Directed by Prajdnik Awasthi The fate of marionettes is sealed as they are stuck inside a cycle of suffering; the mother questions…

MEIHOUWANG

Film MEIHOUWANG Directed by Justin Ni On his first day of preschool, Sun goes toe to toe with his new classmates, channeling the strength…

MIA’S MISSION

Film MIA’S MISSION Directed by Jireh Deng A transgender Japanese American elder shares her journey as an attorney fighting for civil rights in Los Angeles.

MISSING PIECES

Film MISSING PIECES Directed by Barbara Kagawa Shore In a search for answers, the filmmaker discovers how the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans in 1942 led…

MOCHI, STICKS US TOGETHER

Film MOCHI, STICKS US TOGETHER Directed by Teresa Matsushima A look into our family's journey over the years and the joy we've had of becoming one, in…
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TRENTON: TO THE MOON & BACK

Film TRENTON: TO THE MOON & BACK Directed by Josh Leong Two indigenous brothers from the Solomon Islands escape a cult posing as a leadership training organization, finding refuge…
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MORE BOUNCE

Film MORE BOUNCE Directed by Alexis Si'i MORE BOUNCE documents three Samoan men as they reflect on their time as bouncers in Southern California, and…

MORE THAN A ROAST CHICKEN

Film MORE THAN A ROAST CHICKEN Directed by Patty Fong Patty is connected to her mother and her maternal grandmother every time she makes this simple roast chicken…
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MY BROTHER

Film MY BROTHER Directed by Misa Tupou At rugby training, Malu knows time is against him, but his support for his sister Alofa will not…
Narrative Programs

MY PARTNER

Film MY PARTNER Directed by Keliʻi Grace Cultures collide in rural Hawaiʻi when two teenage boys are forced to partner on a school project.

MYSORE MAGIC

Film MYSORE MAGIC Directed by Abijeet Achar The true story of an unlikely romance in 1982 at a disco competition in Mysore, India.

NAI / MILK

Film NAI / MILK Directed by Michelle Ang A single woman struggles to bridge the cultural and societal expectations of motherhood in a western setting as…

NEVER SAY CRY

Film NEVER SAY CRY Directed by Ziyao Liu When mom's temporary visit turns into an indefinite stay due to the pandemic, Lei is forced to confront…
Narrative Programs

NO NO GIRL

Film NO NO GIRL Directed by Paul Daisuke Goodman Almost a century removed from WWII and the incarceration of Japanese Americans, one young daughter will take it…

WHERE NO ONE LIVES

Film WHERE NO ONE LIVES Directed by Li Anne Liew On one night, three lonely next-door neighbors find themselves in search of connection, forgiveness, and company in an…

NOWHERE BUT HERE

Film NOWHERE BUT HERE Directed by Brandon Soun With the help of her community, Kanley Souet-Pich organizes to save her husband from being wrongfully deported to…
Documentary Programs, Stop Anti-Asian Hate and Violence Initiative

NURSE UNSEEN

Film NURSE UNSEEN Directed by Michele Josue Nurse Unseen explores the little-known history and humanity of the unsung Filipino nurses risking their lives on the…

OFF HOLLYWOOD: THE UNDOCUMENTED JOURNEY OF HOPE

Film OFF HOLLYWOOD: THE UNDOCUMENTED JOURNEY OF HOPE Directed by Tatyana Kim A gifted musician from Kazakhstan is struggling to find cash-paying jobs that would help him and his two-year-old…

OH-CHA

Film OH-CHA Directed by Lilan Bowden When a man-child refuses to get over his breakup, his two best friends try to cheer him up…
Stop Anti-Asian Hate and Violence Initiative

ONE THOUSAND CUTS

Film ONE THOUSAND CUTS Directed by Keiko Sugihara A young Japanese American woman working in a corporate office discovers mysterious cuts on her body after experiencing…

ORION

Film ORION Directed by Kyung Na Park Orion Nam navigates his undocumented status and attachment to home as he chooses what matters most.

OTHER HOMES

Film OTHER HOMES Directed by Joseph Youngjune Lee In the winter of the Korean War, a North Korean family escapes to the sea, where they must…

OYAKODON

Film OYAKODON Directed by Roxy Shih A day in the life of Mama, an Asian woman who emigrated to the U.S to create a…
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PANDEMIC BREAD

Film PANDEMIC BREAD Directed by Zeinabu irene Davis Pandemic Bread is a short dramatic film about a Filipino interpreter taking an end-of-life call with a doctor…

PARTY FAVOR

Film PARTY FAVOR Directed by Yasmine Gomez A Filipino-American woman grapples with going behind her strict Catholic sister's back to buy condoms for her 14-year-old…
Special Presentations

PAST LIVES

Film PAST LIVES Directed by Celine Song Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South…

PERRY AND A PAUSE

Film PERRY AND A PAUSE Directed by Tess Paras When Perry, a newly-divorced and disenchanted gig worker, is tasked to help an eccentric elderly woman with a…
Documentary Programs

PHOTOGRAPHIC JUSTICE: THE CORKY LEE STORY

Film PHOTOGRAPHIC JUSTICE: THE CORKY LEE STORY Directed by Jennifer Takaki This film is a timely and intimate portrayal of a photographer on a quest to ensure that the…

PROFITS ENSLAVE THE WORLD: A SONG ACROSS GENERATIONS

Film PROFITS ENSLAVE THE WORLD: A SONG ACROSS GENERATIONS Directed by Emilio J. Virata Jr. In 1973, Chris Bautista put Philip Vera Cruz’ poem “Profits Enslave the World” to music, creating an anthem…
Narrative Programs

RAGING GRACE

Film RAGING GRACE Directed by Paris Zarcilla An undocumented Filipina lands a job as a care-worker for a terminal old man, securing a better life…
Narrative Programs, Pacific Cinewaves

RED, WHITE & BRASS

Film RED, WHITE & BRASS Directed by Damon Fepulea'i Maka, a Tongan superfan, will do whatever it takes to get tickets to the Tonga v France Rugby…
Special Presentations

REFUGE AFTER WAR

Film REFUGE AFTER WAR Directed by Thanh Tan Refuge After War examines the experiences of Vietnamese and Afghan refugees forced to flee and resettle in Washington…
Pacific Cinewaves

THE RETRIEVAL

Film THE RETRIEVAL Directed by Aree Kapa If it’s already yours, it’s not stealing, right?

RISE WITH THE SUN

Film RISE WITH THE SUN Directed by Kristy Choi A Korean immigrant truck driver clashes with his teenage daughter over whether to participate in a general labor…

RUNNING

Film RUNNING Directed by Arpita Mukherjee A new film written by Danny Pudi, RUNNING follows Danny as he sets out to uncover the story…

SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS

Film SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS Directed by Robert M. Shoji Grief is something we all experience but rarely discuss openly. I hope that by acknowledging and remembering someone…

SHALLOTS AND GARLIC

Film SHALLOTS AND GARLIC Directed by Andrea Nirmala Widjajanto When polar opposite sisters Nur and Karina reunite for their grandparents' wedding anniversary dinner, Karina starts itching and…
Pacific Cinewaves

SNACK

Film SNACK Directed by Lauren To'omalatai After a night out with friends, Jess returns home and shares a late night snack with someone unexpected

SNIP SNIP SNAP IKEBANA SENSEI

Film SNIP SNIP SNAP IKEBANA SENSEI Directed by Glen Tao “SNIP SNIP SNAP Ikebana Sensei”: Aging matriarchs of a school for Japanese floral arrangement reflect on the future…

SÒNG PÈI XĪNG

Film SÒNG PÈI XĪNG Directed by Jocelyn Song Sòng Pèi Xīng, Sophia Song, the first Taiwanese American to play in the professional women's basketball league in…
Narrative Programs

STARRING JERRY AS HIMSELF

Film STARRING JERRY AS HIMSELF Directed by Law Chen Filmmakers in attendance. Film program will be followed by Q&A. Starring Jerry as Himself follows Jerry, a recently...

STAY WITH ME A LITTLE WHILE

Film STAY WITH ME A LITTLE WHILE Directed by Sheheryar Sardar Farhan and Aadhya have been together for years, but a mental health crisis brings their relationship to the…
Pacific Cinewaves

STREET LIGHTS

Film STREET LIGHTS Directed by Te Mahara Tamehana A story of redemption, forgiveness and love between three generations
Cinema Musica

SUBLIMINAL

Film SUBLIMINAL Directed by Jess X. Snow Hollis uses breath work to teleport to a desert where she reconciles with her inner child.

SWEET REFUGE

Film SWEET REFUGE Directed by Maryam Mir A passionate baklava baker encounters a savvy ladoo maker on the streets of Brooklyn.

TAKE ME HOME

Film TAKE ME HOME Directed by Liz Sargent After their mother’s death, a cognitively disabled woman and her estranged sister must learn to communicate in order…
Pacific Cinewaves

TALA’S BEDTIME STORY

Film TALA’S BEDTIME STORY Directed by Peter Filimaua In order to help Tala fall asleep, his mother tells him a tale about his grandfather and Pulotu,…
Pacific Cinewaves

THE BREAK

Film THE BREAK Directed by Conrad Lihilihi A woman's growing success begins to unearth deep insecurities and trauma within her toxic relationship which leads to…
Narrative Programs

THE CLOUD MESSENGER

Film THE CLOUD MESSENGER Directed by Rahat Mahajan Star-crossed lovers meet across time, space and ancient myth in this visually stunning, romantically ravishing journey through the…
Documentary Programs, Special Presentations

THE FALL OF THE I-HOTEL

Film THE FALL OF THE I-HOTEL Directed by Curtis Choy The heroic battle for housing in San Francisco. The Manilatown Heritage Foundation presents a new restoration of the…
Stop Anti-Asian Hate and Violence Initiative

THE FALLEN WOMAN

Film THE FALLEN WOMAN Directed by Jennifer Zhang Two intrepid internet ghost hunters travel to a ranch purportedly haunted by a gold-rush era Chinese prostitute. As…
Documentary Programs

THE GRIZZLIE TRUTH

Film THE GRIZZLIE TRUTH Directed by Kathleen S. Jayme Award-winning filmmaker and super fan Kat Jayme sets out to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of her…
Narrative Programs

THE HARVEST

Film THE HARVEST Directed by Caylee So As cultural traditions are slowly becoming a burden of the past, a son returns home knowing that family…
Pacific Cinewaves

THE POLITICS OF TOHEROA SOUP

Film THE POLITICS OF TOHEROA SOUP Directed by Tiana Trego Hall A story about family, food and me.

THE SPRAYER

Film THE SPRAYER Directed by Farnoosh Abedi A soldier in the sprayers army follows orders spraying poison on plants they find, which are illegal. But…

THE TALE OF UNCLE FRANK AND STORIES FOR ANOTHER DAY

Film THE TALE OF UNCLE FRANK AND STORIES FOR ANOTHER DAY Directed by Stony Furutani A story about a Japanese American born in the United States that goes to Japan to play baseball…

THE UNREACHABLE STAR

Film THE UNREACHABLE STAR Directed by Sharon Park Inspired by the grand tales of Don Quixote, a brother and sister set off in search of adventure…
Narrative Programs, Pacific Cinewaves

THE WIND & THE RECKONING

Film THE WIND & THE RECKONING Directed by David L. Cunningham As an outbreak of leprosy engulfs 19th-century colonial Hawai'i, a small group of infected Native Hawaiians resist government-mandated…

THERE IS NO STRAIGHT LINE IN LIFE

Film THERE IS NO STRAIGHT LINE IN LIFE Directed by Tracy Quan Nichols Featuring the San Gabriel Art Club, the film introduces the viewer to the unique arts and craft of…

THEY SERVED

Film THEY SERVED Directed by Don Bannai Several veterans of the Vietnam War are followed as they walk in last year’s Los Angeles Nisei Week…
Narrative Programs

THIS TIME

Film THIS TIME Directed by Sebastien Tobler Decades after their forced separation in Jakarta, Indonesia, in 1998, an unexpected encounter in LA offers long lost…

TRACING HISTORY

Film TRACING HISTORY Directed by Jalena Keane-Lee A Chinese American filmmaker invites her mother on a journey of self-discovery and reclamation as they tour the…
Documentary Programs

UNSEEN

Film UNSEEN Directed by Set Hernandez An aspiring social worker, Pedro must confront political restrictions as a blind, undocumented immigrant to get his college…

THE VACATION

Film THE VACATION Directed by Jarreau Carrillo A Black man attempts to take a vacation.
Cinema Musica

VALENTINO X – FUTURE GENERATIONS

Film VALENTINO X – FUTURE GENERATIONS Directed by Toby Sidler A father is roaming the city of San Francisco reminiscing about a future that could have been.

THE VAN

Film THE VAN Directed by Bernard Badion A man’s stubborn father refuses to move unless a broken down van comes with him.
Pacific Cinewaves

THE VOYAGER’S LEGACY

Film THE VOYAGER’S LEGACY Directed by Bailey Poching In 1970’s Auckland New Zealand, an immigrant family endeavors to give their story a fairytale ending.
Cinema Musica, Pacific Cinewaves

THE WEATHER INSIDE

Film THE WEATHER INSIDE Directed by Jonny Chang, Solomon Chang, Tiffany Ike The Weather Inside is a 5-part original music video series exploring themes of identity, mental health, and growing…
Cinema Musica

WHAT’S YOUR FANTASY

Film WHAT’S YOUR FANTASY Directed by Vanessa Marzaroli A luscious, synth-driven, sticky, dream-pop Venus flytrap adventure that can transport you to any fantasy you desire.

The music…

WHEN I’M 64

Film WHEN I’M 64 Directed by George Wada The process of getting old, recognizing the signs and accepting the stage of life.
Narrative Programs

WHERE IS THE LIE?

Film WHERE IS THE LIE? Directed by Quark Henares Hopeless romantic, trans pre-op Janzen Torres finds another chance at love when she matches with the handsome and…

WHEREVER YOU ARE, WHEREVER I AM

Film WHEREVER YOU ARE, WHEREVER I AM Directed by Kay Chan We can come together, we can always connect.
Documentary Programs

WHO WE BECOME

Film WHO WE BECOME Directed by PJ Raval As the world grapples with an emerging global pandemic, three young Filipino women forge unexpected connections with their…
Documentary Programs

WISDOM GONE WILD

Film WISDOM GONE WILD Directed by Rea Tajiri In this moving and original reflection on aging, mortality, and transformation, Rea Tajiri partners with her mother, Rose…

TO WRITE FROM MEMORY

Film TO WRITE FROM MEMORY Directed by Emory Chao Johnson Complicated memories of the past seep into a quotidian flow despite efforts to move onward.
Animation Programs

YOU ANIMAL!

Film YOU ANIMAL! Directed by Avid Liongoren A soap opera satire about a proletariat pussycat torn between two canine lovers.

ZENAIDA

Film ZENAIDA Directed by San-San Onglatco Complications arise when an undocumented Filipino-Muslim caregiver who works for an aging diva suffering from dementia, secretly borrows…
Documentary Programs

ZERO WASTE

Film ZERO WASTE Directed by Danny Kim (김동현) To better understand how so many recyclables still end up in our ocean and landfill, director Danny Kim…