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ABOVE AND BELOW THE GROUND

Film ABOVE AND BELOW THE GROUND Directed by Emily Hong In Myanmar’s first and only country-wide environmental movement, Indigenous punk rock pastors and women activists protect a sacred…
Cinema Musica

ALWAYS IN MY HEAD

Film ALWAYS IN MY HEAD Directed by Randal & Malou Kamradt Rising popstar Garth gets in way over his head when he falls in love with a mysterious woman…
Cinema Musica

ART OF WORK

Film ART OF WORK Directed by Patrick Cruz Art of Work is a compelling exploration of self-discovery, cultural identity, and healing through Hip Hop dance and…
VC Presents

CRUISIN’ J-TOWN

Film CRUISIN’ J-TOWN Directed by Duane Kubo CRUISIN’ J-TOWN celebrates the music and influences of contemporary Asian American culture on Dan Kuramoto, June Okida Kuramoto,…
Pacific Cinewaves

DAUGHTER OF GUAM

Film DAUGHTER OF GUAM Directed by Alfred Bordallo PARA I ONRA; A love letter to our CHamoru matriarchs; A young woman embraces her responsibility as a…

DOG, BRUH!

Film DOG, BRUH! Directed by Katja! Remember that one time in 1995 when Shawn appropriated Black culture to impress his crush and best friend…
Cinema Musica

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

Film HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY Directed by Anisha Adusumilli, Mukesh Vidyasagar A woman collects blessings from mother LA and gives them to her ancestors.
Cinema Musica

KALYAN

Film KALYAN Directed by Adnan Hussain Kalyan is an animated short film about the wonders of the universe, the pain of separation and what…

KILIG!

Film KILIG! Directed by Kacey Layson A film about a mother and daughter, meeting each other where they are.

LADKE

Film LADKE Directed by Sruchi Patel After seeing the coolest shoes on campus, Saloni, a hopeless romantic, embarks on a quest to find the…
Cinema Musica

LULLABY/EKO

Film LULLABY/EKO Directed by Shin Kawasaki A visual synopsis of my grandmother's life, a nonagenarian who immigrated to Japan-occupied Manchuria, fled at the end…
Pacific Cinewaves

MARAHORO

Film MARAHORO Directed by Sofía Rodríguez Pizero Marahoro is a 15-year-old Rapa-Nui boy who finds in an ancient holler the strength to confront his father's…
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.
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…
Pacific Cinewaves

PLASTIC – A LOVE LETTER TO THE ESTRANGED

Film PLASTIC – A LOVE LETTER TO THE ESTRANGED Directed by Va'a Magalogo A short doco that shares a universal struggle of someone who struggled to find their place in their…

REACH OUT

Film REACH OUT Directed by John Zafra-Haas In an intergenerational collaboration between Los Angeles-based electronica/soul trio Bootleg Orchestra and singer Roger Rigor from iconic Filipino…

SEE YOU, DEN

Film SEE YOU, DEN Directed by Don Bannai Playing music is playing from the heart. Alan Furutani, the groups Visions and Fujazz have provided a soundtrack…
Cinema Musica

SLOW DOWN – ALANMICHAEL FEATURING DAWN RICHARD

Film SLOW DOWN – ALANMICHAEL FEATURING DAWN RICHARD Directed by Vanessa Marzaroli Slow Down transports us to a distant realm, offering a visual journey of resilience and self-discovery, portraying a…
Documentary Features

TEN TIMES BETTER

Film TEN TIMES BETTER Directed by Jennifer Lin Prodded by his refugee mother to be “ten times better” in white America, George Lee is an 89-year-old…

THE FABULOUS ROCKY FELLERS

Film THE FABULOUS ROCKY FELLERS Directed by Florante Ibanez Retired Librarian/Archivist, 1970s-80s KDP community activist, currently Adjunct Professor at Pasadena City College of Asian Pacific American Studies,…
Cinema Musica

UNDOCUFORCE BY SOULTREE

Film UNDOCUFORCE BY SOULTREE Directed by Josef Akira Expressions of Asian Pacific Healing and Martial Arts weave and dance beautifully between the artist, Soultree, and their…
Narrative Features

WAKHRI

Film WAKHRI Directed by Iram Parveen Bilal A widowed school teacher becomes a viral sensation overnight when she accidentally unleashes her unabashed opinions on social…