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100% USDA Certified Organic Homemade Tofu
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100% USDA Certified Organic Homemade Tofu
Directed by Gbenga Komolafe
Equipped with fiery sass and spices, Nikki will do anything to get her boob job– even work at…
The 25th Filial Exemplar
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The 25th Filial Exemplar
Directed by Leon Cheo
A twisted Psycho’esque film of a man who dresses as his deceased sister to get approval from his…
Aban
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Aban
Directed by Abbas Taheri, Mahdieh Toosi
Aban loves fashion, sketching, and dressing up (in secret). But to protect Aban from her ex-husband, their mother…
Adam’s Song
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Adam’s Song
Directed by Nathan Xia
On the eve of his album release, a hopeful San Diego musician struggles to find connection.
After Bed
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After Bed
Directed by TT Takemoto
Scavenged from color tests, the sole Asian American woman in Broughton's erotic film The Bed pulses with queer…
Aikāne
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Aikāne
Directed by Daniel Sousa, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson
When a mysterious octopus-turned-man rescues a wounded island warrior, their love protects each other and their lush, vibrant…
Aki
Film
Aki
Directed by Wanci Hua
Things go awry when Aki cooks ramen for the emperor, but his friends are great support!
All Tomorrow’s Parties
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All Tomorrow’s Parties
Directed by Zhang Dalei
In this subdued ode to spectacle with gentle one-takes, a woman sells tickets to a movie for factory…
All Trace Is Gone, No Clamour for a Kiss
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All Trace Is Gone, No Clamour for a Kiss
Directed by Chris Zhongtian Yuan
Orchestrated by a jazz score, two exiled souls converse intimately in the forest of liminality.
Anu
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Anu
Directed by Pulkit Arora
Anu is newly quarantined in New Zealand, and must get creative with what she has on hand to…
Awaken
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Awaken
Directed by Alijah Jacob Castillo Buada
On a bench overlooking the San Diego shore, cherished memories of ice cream and breakfast complicate reality for…
Azheh
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Azheh
Directed by Hadi Rezayati Charan
A young boy tries to honor Azheh’s wish to be buried in her birth town, except the borders…
BENKYODO: The Last Manju Shop in J-Town
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BENKYODO: The Last Manju Shop in J-Town
Directed by Akira Boch, Tadashi Nakamura
A bittersweet tribute to Ricky and Bobby Okamura and their historically rich manju shop Benkyodo, which served San…
Berg Mo
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Berg Mo
Directed by Anaheta Hamzai
External racism can lead to internal racism and reactively distancing away from our culture. Growth can occur through…
Between Wings and Swings
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Between Wings and Swings
Directed by Yuyang Yan
A girl learns how to let go when a bird flies into her bedroom.
Big Day
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Big Day
Directed by Chiang Chung-chieh
An argument, a familiar spot, and a chance encounter. While on a harbor stroll, an old married couple…
Birdsong
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Birdsong
Directed by Omi Zola Gupta, Sparsh Ahuja
Both a form of speech and a musical form, a look at the dying whistling language of three…
Birdsong
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Birdsong
Directed by Hrishi Bardhan
A stubborn girl and her equally stubborn grandfather do not want to move out of their house. Together,…
Bistro #1
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Bistro #1
Directed by Kiana Thienkim Nguyen
A young woman keeps the sales of her family's food booth alive while navigating her sexuality.
The Body Of My Name 名自字体
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The Body Of My Name 名自字体
Directed by Rosie Choo Pidcock
Five Chinese Canadians come alive in joyous celebration, reclaiming their love for movement and the Chinese characters in…
Bold Eagle
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Bold Eagle
Directed by Whammy Alcazaren
In this part gay porn psychedelic and part despairing-under-capitalism short, a sex worker searches for happiness through masturbation,…
Brighter Days
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Brighter Days
Directed by Puck Lo
During quarantine, a daughter pays attention to every detail of her apartment, except the voicemails detailing the decline…
Carpenter
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Carpenter
Directed by Xelîl Sehragerd
With a quiet connection to woodcarving, squirrels, and the land around him, carpenter Hussein Mahmood creates wooden legs…
Carrion
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Carrion
Directed by Yvonne Zhang
While living with her mother running a hotel, the living and the dead, the tiny and the cosmic,…
Chomp It!
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Chomp It!
Directed by Lam Li Shuen, Mark Chua
It’s a cute boy summer: poolside yearning, synchronized crocodile transformations, and an existential crisis between respectability and surrendering…
Closing Dynasty
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Closing Dynasty
Directed by Lloyd Lee Choi
With gentrification claiming her neighborhood, Queenie roams the highs and lows of New York City, hustling to protect…
coneflower women
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coneflower women
Directed by KC Park
Having fun has no age.
Daddy-To-Be
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Daddy-To-Be
Directed by Pan Ke-yin
The heat is on when Jun gets two pieces of news: he’s to report for military service, and…
de aquí y de allá.
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de aquí y de allá.
Directed by Leilani Gonzalez
Explores assimilation, belonging, and the sensation of not feeling enough for your own community or too much for…
Death & Ramen
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Death & Ramen
Directed by Tiger Ji
Timmy Lee won’t let Death take him to the afterlife without a divine bowl of kimchi ramen.
Dying to Defrost
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Dying to Defrost
Directed by Heather Ann Abeyasekera
After freezing for centuries, this vampire will do whatever it takes to feel warm!
Facing the Sea in Spring Blossom
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Facing the Sea in Spring Blossom
Directed by Mel Sangyi Zhao
On a beach getaway with friends, a depressed art student tries to befriend his salty suicide hotline counselor…
The Fanatics
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The Fanatics
Directed by Laura Skokan
A journalist hosts an unusual support group to save her daughter, who has fallen into a deep depression…
Find Where I Belong
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Find Where I Belong
Directed by Kahu Kaiha
Living unhoused in New Zealand, the friendship of carefree John and young Elvis is upended by Elvis' dreams…
First Chair
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First Chair
Directed by Ethan Montgomery, Luke Montgomery
With a new student’s arrival, artistry and musicianship compete as a high school clarinetist strives to maintain her…
Garden Amidst the Flame
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Garden Amidst the Flame
Directed by Natasha Tontey
Minahasa rituals are reimagined in this candy-tinted realm, where girls become warriors fighting Power Rangers-like monsters and still…
Golden Voice
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Golden Voice
Directed by Mars Verrone
A transgender singer returns to the work camp where he found love and survived genocide under the Khmer…
Grocery List
Film
Grocery List
Directed by Joanne Mony Park
A young couple desperately tries to go to the grocery store before it closes, but life keeps interfering.
Growing Up
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Growing Up
Directed by Isabel Kim
An artistic documentary that reflects the unspoken trials and triumphs of growing up – how our past, present,…
A Guide To Not Dying Completely Alone
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A Guide To Not Dying Completely Alone
Directed by Yen Tan
After an incident in a gay bar bathroom, a writer realizes he’s detached from society, embarking on a…
Hafekasi
Film
Hafekasi
Directed by Annelise Hickey
When a Tongan Australian girl begins to notice differences from her white family, an interaction at a bustling…
Here, Hopefully
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Here, Hopefully
Directed by Hao Zhou
Zee, a non-binary nursing student from China, is determined to survive exams, internships, and visa applications to build…
Hito
Film
Hito
Directed by Stephen Lopez
A girl befriends Kiefer, a radioactive talking catfish, and take on the dystopian forces around them.
House Rules
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House Rules
Directed by Aimee Pham, Kai Sampadian
Plastic over the couch. No shoes inside, and definitely not on the bed. When Cass’ cute white hookup…
Hyphen
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Hyphen
Directed by May-Lynn Le
A Vietnamese American teen struggles with family pressures and a language barrier when she decides to come out…
I Have No Legs, and I Must Run
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I Have No Legs, and I Must Run
Directed by Yue Li
Set within a visually dramatic training camp, an aging athlete must grapple with a talented young newcomer.
I was born in 1988
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I was born in 1988
Directed by Yasaman Baghban
With a deeply felt connection to the historical archive, this poetic personal essay reflects on what it means…
In the Garden of Tulips
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In the Garden of Tulips
Directed by Julia Elihu
On a nail-biting car ride to the border at the height of the Iran-Iraq war, a father and…
In the name of the family
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In the name of the family
Directed by Lee Gyeongjun
When COVID spoils his plans and his family rejects his visits, one filmmaker sets out on a humorous…
Inside Onyx
Film
Inside Onyx
Directed by Attila Sharipbek
Inside a destructive mind, we find beauty within.
Invasive Species
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Invasive Species
Directed by Annie Ning
An Asian American artist's imposter syndrome clashes with communal eating in the singular world that is an artist…
It follows It passes on
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It follows It passes on
Directed by Erica Sheu
Fragments of family history refracted through shards of glass and flickers of shadows, while recollections of Kinmen bombs…
kāua – we (you & i)
Film
kāua – we (you & i)
Directed by Rachel Makana'aloha O Kauikeolani Nakawatase
Super 8, bunny portals, propulsive drums - who is calling whom?
La Nueva Flor
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La Nueva Flor
Directed by Emmanuel Enriquez
Three generations of Mexican Americans reflect on their cultural identities and how it has shaped their experiences in…
The Last September
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The Last September
Directed by Sophia Shi
When a back-handed remark on affirmative action threatens a special friendship, a high school senior must confront himself…
The Light
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The Light
Directed by Hanyoung CHAE
Two workers at a deer farm have opposing approaches to the unspeakable act of slaughter.
Lotus-Eyed Girl
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Lotus-Eyed Girl
Directed by Rajee Samarasinghe
Old family photos collide with lush psychographics to explore the imprint of colonialism and power on desire.
Lux Chroma
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Lux Chroma
Directed by Ari Yong
In a technological dystopian metaverse, one man can save the world by color-correcting people's auras.
Ma’at
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Ma’at
Directed by Anthony Thambynayagam, Audrey Weber
Deep within a lush and muted forest, a man puts himself to rest.
Many Moons
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Many Moons
Directed by Chisato Hughes
In 1885, Chinese people were forced out of Humboldt County with the only known exception being Charlie Moon.…
MeiHouWang
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MeiHouWang
Directed by Justin Ni
Sun channels Monkey King Energy to befriend his classmates on the first day of preschool.
Mia’s Mission
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Mia’s Mission
Directed by Jireh Deng
From WWII internment camp survivor to transgender attorney and advocate, at age 78, Mia Yamamoto, is still going…
More Bounce
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More Bounce
Directed by Alexis Si'i
Southern Californian Samoan bouncers reflect on their experiences with chaos and companionship while working this unique job.
The New Tale of Rat Wife
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The New Tale of Rat Wife
Directed by Yoonsun KIM
In this body horror short, the tables are turned when a young woman competes with a “rat wife”…
Next of Kin
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Next of Kin
Directed by Timothy Guion Smith
Living with HIV, a Filipina former actor and her gay son fight stigma, but resiliency prevails.
Nian
Film
Nian
Directed by Michelle Krusiec
Show-and-tell turns to horror when a young girl faces her bully with a Chinese mask of a mythological…
Noise
Film
Noise
Directed by Julian Castronovo
Women audition to play a robot, but a scream is their only line.
Nova
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Nova
Directed by Manaal Shareh
A glimpse into the mind of a young woman with an obsessive craving for control during a therapy…
The Old Young Crow
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The Old Young Crow
Directed by Liam LoPinto
Combining animation and live action, a young boy who moves from Iran to Japan befriends an older woman…
On Another’s Sorrow
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On Another’s Sorrow
Directed by Yen Hao Hsuan
After the death of her mother, Ruo-ching is left to navigate the world of Taiwanese funerals while finding…
Our Photo Memento
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Our Photo Memento
Directed by Samaneh LASHGARI
When a couple's photos are placed next to each other, the two try to reunite in absurd ways.
Pandemic Bread
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Pandemic Bread
Directed by Zeinabu irene Davis
Based on a true story, three women - a Filipina translator, a doctor, and her patient - are…
Paradise
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Paradise
Directed by Minki HONG
Korean 1970s and 80s queer worldmaking, hookup culture and vibrant gay theaters are brought to life through interviews,…
Parallel Lives
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Parallel Lives
Directed by Arwan Shrivastava
BODY. MIND. SPIRIT.
Pipa and Lizard
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Pipa and Lizard
Directed by ZHANG Hanyu
A small-town girl vies to join the local gang in this pulpy teen-drama.
Primetime Mother
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Primetime Mother
Directed by Sonny Calvento
A mother must dance vigorously and suffer dramatically when she auditions for a gameshow to crown the best…
Primitive Times
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Primitive Times
Directed by Hao Yu
In this hilarious animation, absurdity meets capitalist worklife dissonance as primitive cave scenes are voiced through interviews with…
Puppy Love
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Puppy Love
Directed by Nella Sak
It’s just young, dumb, love. Right?
Queerfully Departed
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Queerfully Departed
Directed by Trent Nakamura
When Mimi dies in the middle of a medical procedure, her queer archangel reveals that her soulmate is…
Reality
Film
Reality
Directed by Xixi Xie
Minatures in protective gear face harsh landscapes affected by microwaving a cake.
Red Threads
Film
Red Threads
Directed by Yuchi Ma
Utilizing Sims 4 mechanics, browser/web cam framing, and red yarn, filmmaker Yuchi Ma explores the space between filial…
Return to Youth
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Return to Youth
Directed by Mel Sangyi Zhao
Bing, a dance instructor well into her 50s, re-examines her relationship, her sexuality, and her youth after a…
A Roadside Banquet
Film
A Roadside Banquet
Directed by Peiqi Peng
At her baby brother’s first birthday, Mai slowly turns into a feather duster.
Rock Inn
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Rock Inn
Directed by Fon Davis
It’s last call for everyone at the bar when a killer is on the loose. With James Hong.
Sawo Matang
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Sawo Matang
Directed by Andrea Nirmala Widjajanto
Set in near-future Indonesia, high school antics turn dystopic when a Native Indonesian girl performs a newly legalized…
Say Something
Film
Say Something
Directed by Jiin Oh
Despite a language barrier, a deacon's daughter will say anything to win the affection of the worship band's…
She Sings for the World
Film
She Sings for the World
Directed by Beau Han Bridge
A mom’s clear passion for the work she did in China is a reminder to the documentarian that…
Sil-tteu-gi
Film
Sil-tteu-gi
Directed by Yezy Suh
Reflections on fleeting memories with grandparents, and the stories, lessons, and details that may never be known.
Stand Up Speak Up
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Stand Up Speak Up
Directed by Paziano Parel-Sewell
Where comedy meets social justice.
A Summer Dream
Film
A Summer Dream
Directed by Wendy Jia
Fern reminisces on her 22nd birthday, blending folklore, magic, and memory into one dream.
Supermarket Affairs
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Supermarket Affairs
Directed by Hang Luong Nguyen
Instead of focusing on the anniversary of her husband’s death, Mrs. Hoa gets hot for a much younger…
Sweet Refuge
Film
Sweet Refuge
Directed by Maryam Mir
A baker can't seem to sell his baklava until he meets a charming ladoo maker.
Teetering Graphite
Film
Teetering Graphite
Directed by Cherlyn Hsing-Hsin Liu
In this intimate and heartbreaking experimental film, spacious barren landscapes mist with disintegrating memories during a conversation between…
Thirstygirl
Film
Thirstygirl
Directed by Alexandra Qin
On a road trip to treatment for her younger suicidal sister, Charlie attempts to hide her own struggles…
Through Sunless Ways
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Through Sunless Ways
Directed by Katelyn Rebelo, Kira Dane
A documentary illuminating the complexities of light in New York City as it relates to gentrification, surveillance, and…
time_traveler
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time_traveler
Directed by Isaac Kau
Post-grad scenes of joy and alienation bleed into a language of fleeting moments between things.
To Write from Memory
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To Write from Memory
Directed by Emory Chao Johnson
Recorded conversations between mother and child play throughout filmmaker Emory Chao Johnson’s latest: a smart and, at times,…
Tongue
Film
Tongue
Directed by Kaho Yoshida
A woman abducts the tongues of mansplainers and puts them to much better use.
Tracing History
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Tracing History
Directed by Jalena Keane-Lee
From an unlikely catfish pond to household shards of another time, a mother and daughter find their family’s…
The Voyager’s Legacy
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The Voyager’s Legacy
Directed by Bailey Poching
Set during the Dawn Raids, the three youngest kids in a bustling Samoan family conjure fantasy and adventure…
The Warrior Within
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The Warrior Within
Directed by Jacquelyn Dy
Defend yourself when no one else does.
Weathered
Film
Weathered
Directed by Patrick Jang
We all have a story to share.
What They Left Behind
Film
What They Left Behind
Directed by Xingyu Gu
In this animated personal doc, a Chinese woman reflects on her grandparents’ lives and comes to terms with…
what we don’t talk about
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what we don’t talk about
Directed by Melanie Dang Ho
As one Vietnamese family gets ready for a wedding, humor and affection combust suddenly into tension, rewriting the…
When You Left Me On That Boulevard
Film
When You Left Me On That Boulevard
Directed by Kayla Abuda Galang
Fueled by flip phones, Arizona Green Tea, and early 2000s music, Ly and her cousins get high at…
Where Is The Friend´s Home?
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Where Is The Friend´s Home?
Directed by Amina Maher
A quietly radical film blending documentary and performance. Two close friends in Germany have open conversations exploring their…
White Ant
Film
White Ant
Directed by Shalini Adnani
A man returns to his ancestral home to deal with a termite infestation, only to find it irreversibly…
Young People, Old People & Nothing in Between
Film
Young People, Old People & Nothing in Between
Directed by Parida Tantiwasadakran
When her Grandma Lovely develops dementia, an eccentric girl struggles to preserve her memory, fearful of being forgotten…
Zenaida
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Zenaida
Directed by San-San Onglatco
Complications arise when a caregiver for an aging diva suffering from dementia, secretly borrows her outfits for his…
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