Identities: Asian-American
In 2020, we unveiled our recurring short film program, The Souls Of Black Folk, dedicated to exploring the intimacy of everyday life for African-Americans, reducing an emphasis on overtly political statements. This year we are rebranding this into a collection of short films with the same goal, under the banner of “Identities”, and adding programs for Asian-American, Jewish-American, and a documentary section for African-American films.
Tickets:
Saturday, March 21 – 4:45pm – Room D100
Sunday, March 22 – 11:50am – Room D100

A Mary Can Dream





A Taiwanese mother and her Americanized daughter collide with their conflicting dreams.
Narrative • USA • 2025 • 21 Minutes
Director: Shin-Fei Chen
Writer: Shin-Fei Chen
Producers: Shin-Fei Chen, John M Nguyen, Mo Ying Jing, Wayne Sobon, Ernie McNabb, John Norris Ray
Executive Producers: Judy Jang Jan
Cinematographer: Aquavis Warfield
Editor: Ziwei Ling
Composer: Tom Shaw
Cast: Shin-Fei Chen, Jung-Ting Queenie Chou, Anya Prinz, Amelia Addington
Festivals: Poppy Jasper International Film Festival
Public Contact: Shin-Fei chen
Email Address: amarycandream.film@gmail.com

Bible Camp



Based on a true immigrant story, young Koreans assimilate to baseball, burnt hot dogs and hostility at a discount daycare.
Narrative • USA • 2025 • 13 Minutes
Director: Philip DeRise
Writer: Hyon Jung Lee
Producers: Sybil Reymundo-Santiago & Taja Perkins
Executive Producers: Hyon Jung Lee
Cinematographer: Eun-ah Lee
Editor: Misha Scott
Composer: Tempest Original Music & Sound
Cast: Amy Eunhae Lee, Conor M. Hamill, Aria David, Jack Boice , Everest Talde, Victoria Joliddie, MG Barnes, Johnny Sparks, Sooah Madison, Marquel Iwabuchi
Public Contact: Hyon Jung Lee
Email Address: biblecampfilm@gmail.com

Permanent Residence
An ordinary immigration interview. What could possibly go wrong?
Narrative • USA • 2025 • 10 Minutes
Director: Bi An
Writer: Bi An
Producers: Thomas Nicol & Nat Dykeman
Cinematographer: Thomas Nicol
Editor: Bi An
Composer: Bi An
Cast: Mathew Green, Bi An

Places We Knew





A young Japanese American returns to his childhood home in Japan where he reunites with his estranged family. When unexpected complications arise, he faces a difficult decision: cling to cherished memories or confront the painful reality.
Narrative • Japan • 2025 • 20 Minutes
Director: Oliver William Staton
Writer: Oliver William Staton
Producers: Nathan M Legger, Yukari Tsukahara, Oliver William Staton
Executive Producers: Dale Annin, Ashwin Kumar, Jay Dorsch, Jongmok Hong
Cinematographer: Hans Bobànovits
Editor: Milène Ortenberg
Composer: Cédric Amalaman
Cast: Rick Kumazawa, Michiko Ishihara, Tsuyoshi Kondo, Eric Presnall
Festivals & Awards:
LA Asian Film Festival – Best Director & Best Ensemble Cast
Indy Shorts
Flickers’ Rhode Island
Public Contact: Oliver William Staton
Email Address: oliver.william.staton@gmail.com

Hāfu
When an American bride-to-be spends the day reuniting with her Japanese grandmother, she discovers through the dance of communication that she is more connected to her heritage than she realized.
Narrative • Drama • USA • 2025 • 16 Minute
Director: Josh Wolff
Writer: Josh Wolff, Luka Oida
Producers: Josh Wolff, Luka Oida, Lauren Sowa, Yuki Sakamoto Solomon
Cast: Luka Oida, Mariko Takai, Miyuki Matsunaga, Keizo Kaji
Festivals: El Paso, Charlotte, Montclair, Naples, Coronado