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Program 15
SUNDAY
OCTOBER 13, 4:00PM 

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Masked Truth

Indonesia / Animation / 2 mins

Director/Writer: Aura Victoria Noersadono

Producer: Aura Victoria Noersadono

Cast: Maria Tuadi, Joyce Meimei Zheng

In a Javanese palace, a cheerful Princess who is true to herself, is compelled by her mother to perform the traditional Mask Dance, a symbolic rite of passage into cultural heritage.

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The Other Christmas

United States / Drama / 6 mins

Director/Writer: Wenjing Zheng

Producer: Wenjing Zheng

Cast: Yanzi Ding

On Christmas Eve, Ellie, a Chinese nanny working for a wealthy white family, faces pressure to work late, leading to a surprising discovery at home

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Fighting Back

United States / Documentary / 11 mins

Director: Xiaoying Su

Producer: Xiaoying Su, Justin Zimmerman, Yunhong Pu

FIGHTING BACK follows Jessica Ng, a first-generation Hong Kong Chinese American and internationally recognized Muay Thai fighter. Her self-defense classes empower Asian American and Pacific Islander women at a time of an alarming rise of Anti-Asian hate crimes in New York City.

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When The Sun Refuses to
Shine

United States / Drama / 10 mins

Director: Alexandra Torterotot

Writer: Alexandra Torterotot, Sly Garmendia

Producer: Alexandra Torterotot, Tyler Wallach

Cast: Bree Merkwan, Lucia Aubert

A woman goes through her grieving process as she packs her house.

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Tomás Is Not a Clown

United States / Drama / 11 mins

Director/Writer: Jordan St. James

Producer: Julissa Carbajal

Cast: Brian J. Sanchez

Tomás has auditioned for the last five years to become the broadcaster for the Brooklyn Cyclones baseball team. On the day of the results, Tomás struggles with past rejections and the opinions of his corporate coworkers that completely shatter his sense of self.

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Chroma

United States / Drama / 12 mins

Director/Writer: Taoquan Fu

Producer: Shirley Sui

Cast: Mac von Oehsen, Rueben Clement, Jack Sochet

With a crucial basketball tryout just days away, Felix, a 17-year-old transfer student, is determined to shine on the court.

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Salt

United States / Drama / 10 mins

Director: Kelcey Edwards

Writer: Chelsea Ingram

Producer: Malissa Young

Cast: Katharine Cullison, Chelsea Ingram

SALT offers a glimpse into the world of a mother and daughter grappling with the devastating effects of dementia and mental health in the face of loss.

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When Everything Was Blue

United States / Drama / 14 mins

Director: Christina Chironna

Writer: Christina Chironna, Karl Janisse

Producer: Juan Sebastian Jaimes, Bayan Joonam

Cast: Bryant Carroll, Mel House, Logan Soland

A heartfelt drama that unfolds through the intimate lens of a home video camera. It tells the story of Luke, a firefighter, and his family, as they navigate the heartbreaking aftermath of September 11th.

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