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100% USDA Certified Organic Homemade Tofu
Film
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
Film
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…
Asian American Panorama
The Accidental Getaway Driver
Film
The Accidental Getaway Driver
Directed by Sing J. Lee
Elderly Long just wants to grab some midnight snacks when a late night taxi request turns into a…
Adam’s Song
Film
Adam’s Song
Directed by Nathan Xia
On the eve of his album release, a hopeful San Diego musician struggles to find connection.
Aki
Film
Aki
Directed by Wanci Hua
Things go awry when Aki cooks ramen for the emperor, but his friends are great support!
All Trace Is Gone, No Clamour for a Kiss
Film
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
Film
Anu
Directed by Pulkit Arora
Anu is newly quarantined in New Zealand, and must get creative with what she has on hand to…
Awaken
Film
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…
BENKYODO: The Last Manju Shop in J-Town
Film
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
Film
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
Film
Between Wings and Swings
Directed by Yuyang Yan
A girl learns how to let go when a bird flies into her bedroom.
Birdsong
Film
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
Film
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
Film
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…
Brighter Days
Film
Brighter Days
Directed by Puck Lo
During quarantine, a daughter pays attention to every detail of her apartment, except the voicemails detailing the decline…
Carrion
Film
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!
Film
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
Film
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…
Asian American Panorama
Come Home, My Child
Film
Come Home, My Child
Directed by Jasmine Chinghui Lee
After a full life in Taiwan, Mama Yang moves to New York City, where she discovers a new…
coneflower women
Film
coneflower women
Directed by KC Park
Having fun has no age.
de aquí y de allá.
Film
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
Film
Death & Ramen
Directed by Tiger Ji
Timmy Lee won’t let Death take him to the afterlife without a divine bowl of kimchi ramen.
Unknown Pleasures
Divine Factory
Film
Divine Factory
Directed by Joseph Mangat
There are only saints in this film… a whole factory of them. In a country steeped in Catholicism,…
Dying to Defrost
Film
Dying to Defrost
Directed by Heather Ann Abeyasekera
After freezing for centuries, this vampire will do whatever it takes to feel warm!
Centerpiece Film
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Special Presentations
Artbound “East West Players: A Home On Stage”
Film
Artbound “East West Players: A Home On Stage”
Directed by Yu Gu
Pat Morita, BD Wong, Nancy Kwan. The list goes on of luminary Asian American actors who have passed…
Asian American Panorama
Egghead & Twinkie
Film
Egghead & Twinkie
Directed by Sarah Kambe Holland
After coming out to her conservative parents, Twinkie steals her dad’s car and goes on the lam with…
Facing the Sea in Spring Blossom
Film
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…
Classics Restored
The Fall of the I-Hotel
Film
The Fall of the I-Hotel
Directed by Curtis Choy
In this classic of Asian American documentary, the eviction order of San Francisco's International Hotel – long-time home…
The Fanatics
Film
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
Film
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
Film
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
Film
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…
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.
Asian American Panorama
Grounded
Film
Grounded
Directed by Justin Chan
William and McKenzie get engaged – but with a condition. William has to finally introduce his longtime girlfriend…
Growing Up
Film
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
Film
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
Film
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.
Classics Restored
Hito Hata: Raise the Banner
Film
Hito Hata: Raise the Banner
Directed by Duane Kubo, Robert A. Nakamura
Mako and Pat Morita headline what was the most ambitious Asian American film of its time: a feature…
Asian American Panorama
Home is a Hotel
Film
Home is a Hotel
Directed by Kar Yin Tham, Kevin Duncan Wong, Todd Sills
A glimpse into the lives of six tenants in SRO (single-room occupancy) hotels in San Francisco, the most…
House Rules
Film
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…
Asian American Panorama
How to Have an American Baby
Film
How to Have an American Baby
Directed by Leslie Tai
Award-winning documentarian Leslie Tai shines a light on the business of Chinese women having babies in the U.S.…
Hyphen
Film
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 was born in 1988
Film
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…
Inside Onyx
Film
Inside Onyx
Directed by Attila Sharipbek
Inside a destructive mind, we find beauty within.
Invasive Species
Film
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
Film
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
Film
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
Film
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…
Lotus-Eyed Girl
Film
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
Film
Lux Chroma
Directed by Ari Yong
In a technological dystopian metaverse, one man can save the world by color-correcting people's auras.
Asia Pop!
Ma, I Love You
Film
Ma, I Love You
Directed by Chiu Keng Guan
For years, it's always been Qi Qi and her mom, tied at the hip. So when Qi Qi…
Ma’at
Film
Ma’at
Directed by Anthony Thambynayagam, Audrey Weber
Deep within a lush and muted forest, a man puts himself to rest.
Many Moons
Film
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
Film
MeiHouWang
Directed by Justin Ni
Sun channels Monkey King Energy to befriend his classmates on the first day of preschool.
Mia’s Mission
Film
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
Film
More Bounce
Directed by Alexis Si'i
Southern Californian Samoan bouncers reflect on their experiences with chaos and companionship while working this unique job.
Closing Night
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Special Presentations
Mustache
Film
Mustache
Directed by Imran J. Khan
Ilyas is 13 years old and has an unfortunate prepubescent mustache. He’s a good Muslim so he knows…
Asian American Panorama
New Strains
Film
New Strains
Directed by Artemis Shaw, Prashanth Kamalakanthan
Filmmakers Artemis Shaw and Prashanth Kamalakanthan play a screwball couple stranded in a luxe apartment while a disease…
Next of Kin
Film
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
Film
Nova
Directed by Manaal Shareh
A glimpse into the mind of a young woman with an obsessive craving for control during a therapy…
Asian American Panorama
Nowhere Near
Film
Nowhere Near
Directed by Miko Revereza
2017 Los Angeles, 1940s Philippines, and 9/11 New York puzzle-piece together in Miko Revereza’s newest experimental documentary. With…
Unknown Pleasures
Onlookers
Film
Onlookers
Directed by Kimi Takesue
Western tourists crowd Laotian landmarks, cameras in hand. The locals notice, sometimes looking back, sometimes looking away, all…
Pandemic Bread
Film
Pandemic Bread
Directed by Zeinabu irene Davis
Based on a true story, three women - a Filipina translator, a doctor, and her patient - are…
Parallel Lives
Film
Parallel Lives
Directed by Arwan Shrivastava
BODY. MIND. SPIRIT.
Puppy Love
Film
Puppy Love
Directed by Nella Sak
It’s just young, dumb, love. Right?
Queerfully Departed
Film
Queerfully Departed
Directed by Trent Nakamura
When Mimi dies in the middle of a medical procedure, her queer archangel reveals that her soulmate is…
Opening Night
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Special Presentations
Quiz Lady
Film
Quiz Lady
Directed by Jessica Yu
A gameshow-obsessed young woman, Anne and her train-wreck sister Jenny must help cover their mother’s gambling debts. When Anne’s…
Asia Pop!
Raging Grace
Film
Raging Grace
Directed by Paris Zarcilla
Undocumented Filipino caregiver Joy finds the perfect job taking care of a bedridden old man in a luxurious…
Asian American Panorama
Rally
Film
Rally
Directed by Rooth Tang
For decades, Rose Pak was the kingmaker of San Francisco politics. Hailing from Chinatown, she ensured that no…
Asian American Panorama
Red Card
Film
Red Card
Directed by Ougie Pak
Kevin is a waiter in a hostess bar that serves rich Chinese men passing through LA. One night,…
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…
Asia Pop!
Red, White & Brass
Film
Red, White & Brass
Directed by Damon Fepulea'i
The Tongan rugby team is in the World Cup, but tickets are sold out. So a superfan hatches…
Rock Inn
Film
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.
Unknown Pleasures
Sand
Film
Sand
Directed by Visakesa Chandrasekaram
A former Tamil Tiger is released on bail. With his mother, he returns home in search of his…
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…
Asian American Panorama
The Secret Art of Human Flight
Film
The Secret Art of Human Flight
Directed by H.P. Mendoza
After his wife suddenly dies, Ben copes with his debilitating grief by reaching out to an eccentric guru…
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…
Stand Up Speak Up
Film
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
Film
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.
Unknown Pleasures
The Taste of Mango
Film
The Taste of Mango
Directed by Chloe Abrahams
Artist-filmmaker Chloe Abrahams’ debut documentary explores the entwined legacies of her mother, a Sri Lankan immigrant living in…
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
Film
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
Film
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
Film
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
Film
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
Film
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…
Asian American Panorama
Waiting for the Light to Change
Film
Waiting for the Light to Change
Directed by Linh Tran
Five people unite for a week-long vacation at a lake house in hopes of maintaining their friendship. Desires…
The Warrior Within
Film
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 we don’t talk about
Film
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?
Film
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…
Asia Pop!
Wonderland
Film
Wonderland
Directed by Chai Yee Wei
After his daughter moves to the United States for school, Loke befriends his new neighbor Tan, who also…
Zenaida
Film
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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