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FROM VISIONS TO REEL

Filmmakers in attendance. Film program will be followed by Q&A.

An on going legacy program with the film festival that has welcomed award-winning filmmakers early in their career. Experience a range of storytelling styles from the next generation. The future is now.

In this program


A ROADSIDE BANQUET

Directed by Peiqi Peng

An eleven years old Chinese girl turns into a feather duster at her baby brother’s first birthday party, soon after learning her parents only ever wanted a boy.

BIRDSONG

Directed by Hrishi Bardhan

Amidst moving homes, a superstitious Indian-American girl struggles to bury her pet bird in fear of it haunting her.

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 old apartment building. 

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 quietly sneak across the water on a fisherman’s boat to reach freedom.

FILI

Directed by Peter Filimaua

Fili, a young Samoan American, is torn between following his father’s footsteps in playing football and pursuing his hidden passion for acting.

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.

Dates & Times

Past

Regal L.A. LIVE

Thu, May 11
6:30 pm

Regal L.A. LIVE

Fri, May 12
10:00 pm