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Free/Pay What You Can Programs

Free/Pay What You Can film programs are available on a first come, first-served basis.

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Animation, Narrative Features, Special Presentations

Another World

Film Another World Directed by Tommy NG Kai Chung Spirit guide Gudo befriends a young girl named Yuri, whose death has cursed her with rage and regret—…
Documentary Features

Chasing the Star

Film Chasing the Star Directed by Yanv Chen, Yuzhu Hao A 59-year-old female truck driver sets out alone on a routine delivery, only to find herself caught in…
Documentary Features

Diamond Diplomacy

Film Diamond Diplomacy Directed by Yuriko Gamo Romer Two nations - cultural opposites, divided by fear, prejudice, and war – clash repeatedly over a span of…
Shorts

DUTY FREE

Program DUTY FREE A curated collection of international voices that transcend borders.
Documentary Features, Special Presentations

Edmund Soohoo: The Heart of Chinatown

Film Edmund Soohoo: The Heart of Chinatown Directed by Walt Louie A heartfelt tribute to Edmund Soohoo, a beloved community leader from LA's Chinatown, whose life of selfless dedication…
Shorts

ENOUGH: A Film and Conversation on Redress

Program ENOUGH: A Film and Conversation on Redress Enough weaves together two timelines and two young women united by purpose. Followed by a panel discussion with…
Documentary Features, Special Presentations

Far East L.A. – Barrio Beats x Taiko Streets

Film Far East L.A. – Barrio Beats x Taiko Streets Directed by Jun Shimizu, Rubén Guevara III FAR EAST L.A. is a community-based, four-part documentary series which explores the historic connections between Little Tokyo and…
Shorts

SMALL WORLD, BIG VOICES

Program SMALL WORLD, BIG VOICES Beyond every border, a warning. Inspired by the truth that injustice anywhere threatens justice everywhere, these international shorts…
VC Presents

HIDDEN GEMS FROM THE VC ARCHIVES

Special Event HIDDEN GEMS FROM THE VC ARCHIVES Step into the VC Vault. Since 1970, Visual Communications has preserved Asian American stories lost to time. Memories…
Special Presentations, VC Presents

IN MEMORIAM: CHRISTINE CHOY

Program IN MEMORIAM: CHRISTINE CHOY An evening in honor of Christine Choy, celebrating the life and legacy of a trailblazing filmmaker whose fearless…
Shorts

PHOTOGÉNIE

Program PHOTOGÉNIE There are certain things in life only the medium of cinema can achieve. Something felt in the grain…
Shorts, Special Presentations

QWOCMAP Presents

Program QWOCMAP Presents PAY WHAT YOU CAN Filmmakers in attendance. Film program will be followed by Q&A. QWOCMAP brings us the...
VC Presents

THE ARCHIVE IS ALIVE

Program THE ARCHIVE IS ALIVE The Archive is ALIVE exhibition brings together four projects developed through the inaugural VC Archives Artist-in-Residence program.
Narrative Features, Special Presentations

THE FURIOUS

Film THE FURIOUS Directed by Kenji Tanigaki After the daughter of Wang Wei (Xie Miao) is kidnapped by a criminal network and he receives no…
VC Presents

This is Not a Showcase

Film This is Not a Showcase Directed by Derek Benig A visual journey through space and time that explores Tuesday Night Cafe, the longest running grassroots Asian American…
Shorts, Special Presentations

UFC PRESENTS PEOPLE FIRST: BEYOND IMMIGRATION STATUS (Virtual)

Program UFC PRESENTS PEOPLE FIRST: BEYOND IMMIGRATION STATUS (Virtual) Created by and for undocumented communities, these works move beyond labels to reveal the complexity of identity, migration,…
Shorts, Special Presentations

UFC PRESENTS PEOPLE FIRST: BEYOND IMMIGRATION STATUS

Program UFC PRESENTS PEOPLE FIRST: BEYOND IMMIGRATION STATUS Created by and for undocumented communities, these works move beyond labels to reveal the complexity of identity, migration,…