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All Films & Events

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


Narrative Features

NIKAH

Film NIKAH Directed by Bastien Ehouzan, Mukaddas Mijit 2017, Uyghur Region. Dilber, a 27-year-old woman who is still single, has to endure pressure from her family…
Cinema Musica

NO CLOUDS IN MY SUMMER

Film NO CLOUDS IN MY SUMMER Directed by Jason Poon, Mood Infinite During a heated argument with his girlfriend, Tom's memories begin to splinter & merge with his present.

NO ESCAPE

Film NO ESCAPE Directed by Leena Kurishingal A couple's romantic weekend in the woods goes awry with an unwelcome spooky arrival.
Documentary Features

NOBUKO MIYAMOTO: A SONG IN MOVEMENT

Film NOBUKO MIYAMOTO: A SONG IN MOVEMENT Directed by Quyên Nguyen-Le, Tadashi Nakamura NOBUKO MIYAMOTO: A SONG IN MOVEMENT is a sweeping documentary that follows the life of visionary artist-activist Nobuko…
Documentary Features

NOWHERE NEAR

Film NOWHERE NEAR Directed by Miko Revereza A poetic memoir through the lens of a stateless person returning to an estranged homeland.
Documentary Features

NUSA INA

Film NUSA INA Directed by Anne Jan Sijbrandij More than 60 years after their refuge to the Netherlands, Loey Tamaëla and his family are still hoping…

OF SILENCE AND SONG

Film OF SILENCE AND SONG Directed by Dai Leyi A pregnant single mother grapples with revealing the truth to her family as she navigates a world embroiled…
Shorts Program

ON DIFFERENT SHORES

Program ON DIFFERENT SHORES Just like the ocean, it is our stories and similar lived experiences connect us. This program will be…
Documentary Features, Special Presentations

ONE FIGHTING IRISHMAN

Film ONE FIGHTING IRISHMAN Directed by Evan Kodani, Sharon Yamato ONE FIGHTING IRISHMAN tells the little-known story of San Francisco attorney Wayne M. Collins whose passionate and uncompromising…
Shorts Program

OUR STORYTELLING POWER

Program OUR STORYTELLING POWER This short film program is curated from arts organizations that encourage community-centered filmmaking that begins with the community…

OVER EASY

Film OVER EASY Directed by Jiyeon Kim-Myung Two women who just wanted a fun and casual night are delivered a giant egg that will hatch…
Pacific Cinewaves, Shorts Program

PACIFIC CINEWAVES: THE STORIES WE TELL

Program PACIFIC CINEWAVES: THE STORIES WE TELL We are grateful to present another edition of Pacific Cinewaves Shorts; celebrating stories that connect generations and lands.
Pacific Cinewaves, Shorts Program

PACIFIC CINEWAVES: ISLAND HOME

Program PACIFIC CINEWAVES: ISLAND HOME An additional Pacific Cinewaves Shorts offering, this program is anchored by 2 different explorations of home.

PAMILYA

Film PAMILYA Directed by Miles Blacket The film follows the FDWA, an organisation dedicated to assisting Filipino victims of modern slavery in the UK,…
Narrative Features

PAPER MARRIAGE

Film PAPER MARRIAGE Directed by Jeff Man A young professional seeking an U.S. green card enlists the help of a directionless slacker to stage a marriage.…