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All Films & Events

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


Sunchong

Film Sunchong Directed by Yoontaek Hong An 89-year-old Korean immigrant volunteers at a senior center and reflects on his life’s journey with his beloved…
Narrative Features

SURRENDER

Film SURRENDER Directed by Jess Dang Triggered and wanting to escape her past trauma, Naomi, a young Asian American female, falls into the world…

Surrija – Nothing Love

Film Surrija – Nothing Love Directed by Clarence Deng Music video for "Nothing Love" by Surrija, where the artist is trapped in a liminal space manifested from…

Swimming Lessons

Film Swimming Lessons Directed by Meloddy Gao Swimming Lessons is a personal, reflexive film that follows a daughter of Chinese immigrants who yearns to understand…

Tasting Heritage

Film Tasting Heritage Directed by Emily Strong Tasting Heritage is a nourishing coming of heritage story of a Korean-adopted woman named Emily Flynn.
Documentary Features, Pacific Cinewaves

TE PUNA ORA (THE SOURCE OF LIFE)

Film TE PUNA ORA (THE SOURCE OF LIFE) Directed by Virginie Tetoofa As privatization threatens the very fabric of Moorea Island, three Tahitian women embark on a sacred journey to…

Ternura Radical – Radical Tenderness

Film Ternura Radical – Radical Tenderness Directed by Celina Galicia Women fighting trough art.

The Boys and the Donkey

Film The Boys and the Donkey Directed by Tsering Yangjyab When four mischievous Tibetan children embark on a whimsical quest to reenact Xuanzang’s sacred sutra-seeking journey—using a stolen…

The Grocery List Show Ep 1: Seafood City

Film The Grocery List Show Ep 1: Seafood City Directed by Emily Strong Host Chrissy Camba, former Top Chef contender, and guests visit international grocery stores across the U.S. and cook…
Shorts Programs, Special Presentations

The Grocery List Show

Program The Grocery List Show “The Grocery List Show, hosted by former Top Chef contender, Chrissy Camba is an adventurous food, culture, and…

The Grocery List Show Ep 2: Labay Market

Film The Grocery List Show Ep 2: Labay Market Directed by Emily Strong Host Chrissy Camba, former Top Chef contender, and guests visit international grocery stores across the U.S. and cook…

The Grocery List Show Ep 3: La Placita de Brooklyn

Film The Grocery List Show Ep 3: La Placita de Brooklyn Directed by Emily Strong Host Chrissy Camba, former Top Chef contender, and guests visit international grocery stores across the U.S. and cook…

The Journey

Film The Journey Directed by Glen Iwasaki, Pat Lau A reclusive scientist who depends on his robot for everyday tasks leaves the safety of his high-tech lab…

The People Could Fly

Film The People Could Fly Directed by Imani Dennison The People Could Fly is a poetic documentary about the history of Black gathering spaces in Louisville, KY…

The Poison Cat

Film The Poison Cat Directed by Tian Guan In southwest China, the ancient legend of the Poison Cat circulates. Hunter Tai has been feeling increasingly uneasy…