2010 Short Films
Beauty and the Box
Short Films
In this film’s fantasy world, people’s actions are dictated by a mysterious black box. Our heroine, Loreal, is subject to the box’s forces until her black box suddenly breaks down.
Chinese Antique
Short Films
Andy's mom pulls him away from his video games and finds him a job at a Chinese antique store. Reluctant at first, Andy and shop owner, Kuo, form an unlikely friendship.
Father Sister
Short Films
A playful musical animation that toys with the ideas and expectations of church appropriate behavior.
Beautifully handcrafted animation weaves together a dark tale of a family struggling to earn a living by selling tomatoes to a ketchup factory.
In a race against time, undercover officer Min Lee must decide between her career and her morals.
In the midst of a superficial world, Guo challenges audiences to redefine how they view success and how they reveal their true selves.
An older closeted businessman faces remorse and guilt after his young male lover mysteriously disappears.
Yulia is a live-in caretaker and yearns to return to Indonesia. One thing stands in the way: her employer is holding her passport hostage.
In a desperate attempt to prolong life, Mori will go to any length to keep herself alive.
Not That Different
Short Films
Ellen and Patrick, two students, attempt to demystify the myth that Asians and Caucasians don’t mix.
Relationships are complicated if you’re a teenager. After a recent breakup, Skye begins to redefine her sexual orientation.
Struggle for Existence
Short Films
An animated, live action documentary about the Palila, a critically endangered Hawaiian forest bird.
What are the conditions by which we define compatibility? In this ode to the serendipity of love, we find that difference may be the binding force.
Through the piano performance of a young prodigy, we see the sacrifice and pain she has endured to reach such adept skill.
Transparent Movement
Short Films
Explore the limits of time and space through a kaleidoscope of innovative images.
Turn of the Harvest
Short Films
Amidst the quiet of rural China, a married couple living on an isolated farm reminisce about heartbreak and loss as they prepare for the upcoming wheat harvest.
As she prepared for her SAT exam, Xiu Jiang dreams not of standardized testing, but of her passion for hip hop and freestyle dance.
Wu’s sister decides to hunt down the members of the gang who attacked him. In her own way, she re-defines the art of torture.
2011 Short Films
A Sushi Love Story
Short Films
This whimsical stop-motion animation short illustrates the love story between two pieces of sushi.
Ballet Of Unhatched Chicks
Short Films
Animated short film combines the ballet and cute baby chicks to produce a film reminiscent of Disney's FANTASIA.
Breaking Expectations
Short Films
Lyndon grew up practicing musical instruments like the piano under duress, but he finds his true artistic calling in break dance.
Can You Hear Me Now
Short Films
In this fresh and down-to-earth documentary, Colleen recounts how she has had to adapt to her steadily declining hearing.
A robbery at a Chinese restaurant reveals much more than what meets the eye.
A whimsical re-imagining of the Sandman myth, this animated short explores the wellspring of ideas from which all the great fantasies and fears of childhood emerge.
Grant Street Shaving Company
Short Films
When Vimal’s favorite razor breaks, he sets off on his own to find Grant St. Shaving Co., the shop where his late wife bought the original razor.
The heart’s desire can be dire. This minimalist short animation explores the essence and meaning of life with a symbolic heart.
Victim of playground bullying, Henry seeks out his old kindergarten teacher Mr. Loh for some sound advice.
A regular night of drinks between friends soon spirals out of control when one of the men wakes up finding a knife in his own hand and a friend covered in bloodstains.
Only Meal Of The Day
Short Films
By a roadside noodle stand in Thailand, the stark contrast between the haves and the have nots becomes glaringly apparent.
New to the U.S., Min's loneliness leads him into trouble as he discovers darker side of the playground.
Prescott Place
Short Films
An ode to the Hollywood classics of the 40's, Jane lives in seclusion. For ten years, she has yearned for the return of her Lover. When he finally arrives, will their reunion be as she dreamed?
The Land is Stale
Short Films
When Warren witnesses a shady scene at a family-owned cemetery, he shows up the next day asking for work, making everyone wary.
The Potential Wives of Norman Mao
Short Films
Norman Mao is a socially inept man in his mid-30s who goes on on a trip to find a suitable partner.
This is the Story of the Girl I Love
Short Films
As he sits on a doorstep reflecting on the girl he loves, a lone boy dwells on their time together.
This documentary follows the anxieties and aspirations of a champion athlete who still has her entire adult life ahead of her.
Is love alone enough to keep two people together? This short film follows several star-crossed lovers in different parts of the world through one phone conversation.
As the two women work to ascend a challenging boulder, they develop a friendship and mutual sense of trust.
Where's My Brother
Short Films
Using stop-motion animation, a group of youngsters tell the tale of the Porcupine Family and a sister's wish to find her brother.
