STILL STANDING

The urban wildfire that tore through Altadena, California, in January 2025 was among the most destructive in history, destroying more than 9,000 homes and structures. Thousands more homes were left standing. But they are toxic. Despite the health risks, many insurance companies claim these homes are habitable. This short film, shot on 16mm, documents the transformation of intimate space into an alien and hazardous landscape, and follows residents grappling with an impossible question: Should they risk their health to return home?

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SHORTS: HERE WE ARE, BLOOMING

When structures collapse and bare bones are exposed, when memories fester within our marrows, these shorts capture the tender dreams that rekindle blossoming.