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Party Favor
Directed by Yasmine Gomez
A Filipino-American woman grapples with going behind her strict Catholic sister’s back to buy condoms for her 14-year-old niece.
30 & 3
Directed by Rommel Andaya
A closed off Ramona struggles with her life-threatening past instead of being excited for her 30th birthday
The Mess We’re In
Directed by Jamie Lam
Still living in the hoarder’s house she grew up in, young adult Dara contemplates moving forward in life.
Tequila Sunset
Directed by Jinsui Song
Some tequila, a little OJ, and a splash of grenadine. Is that too much to ask for? Jia doesn’t think so. At 70 years old, she deserves a break! But when the toll of looking after her dementia-ridden husband gets too heavy, she starts imagining other creative solutions so she can finally relax. (Credit: CAAMFest)
Mandarins
Directed by Chelsie Pennello
A black sheep attempts to eulogize her mother with a story about pigeons.
Soul Food
Directed by Emily Teerasuphaset
SOUL FOOD is a magical realist short that follows a mother and daughter, as they try to reconcile the love and pain in their imperfect relationship before time runs out.
Instant Noodle
Directed by Michelle Sastraatmadja
Having just lost her Indonesian mother less than a year ago, Marianna is home for her dad’s birthday, the first without his wife. She would always make him an instant noodle dish symbolizing long life and happiness. This year, Marianna is determined to make the dish for her dad herself.
