Short Film
From animation to horror, we showcase a diverse set of shorts that will inspire and entertain. And most of the sessions are free!
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HELLA MAN MAN
Christopher Woon / Short Film, Narrative, By Northwest Filmmakers, Browse All Films / USA / 2012 / Comedy / 10 mins
Hella Man Man finds himself in an unfamiliar world far away from his homeworld of Eturdia. Can the hero of one world survive in his new surroundings? Director Christopher Woon scheduled to attend.Precedes: THE PURPLE ONION
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I HATE THE COLOR RED
Jazmin Jamias / Short Film, Narrative, Browse All Films / USA / 2015 / Comedy / 19 mins
A comedy about a sister and a brother who, having inherited a video store from their parents, struggle to keep it a viable business. However, thanks to “red boxes” and “red envelopes,” they realize that their store will soon become obsolete. How they reconcile themselves with this realization (or don’t) will leave you chuckling and charmed. Director Jazmin Jamias scheduled to attend.
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IN SEARCH OF AMERICA, INSHALLAH
Danish Renzu / Short Film, Narrative, Browse All Films / USA / 2014 / Drama / 25 mins
A dependent Pakistani housewife comes to America to find her husband, but instead is forced to find her emancipation. Director Danish Renzu scheduled to attend.
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JEANNIE WONG WANTS TO DO EVERYTHING
Jeff Man / Short Film, Documentary, Browse All Films / USA / 2015 / Documentary / 10 mins
A portrait of the multi-talented Jeannie Wong: filmmaker, artist, writer, party host, marathoner, dancer, and musician. Jeannie does it all and yet still finds that her life is missing something. Director Jeff Man scheduled to attend.Precedes: ADVANTAGEOUS
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KIN
Deborah Kim and Jacobi Hollingshed / Short Film, Narrative, Browse All Films / USA / 2015 / Drama / 20 mins
Soon after he turns 16, Jake's African American mother sends him to Korea in hopes that he will learn more about his "other" culture and finally meet his Korean father. Five years later, Jake still remains confused about his identity, relationship with his father, and struggles with feeling isolated in the homogenous society of Korea. Director Deborah Kim and director/actor Jacobi Hollingshed scheduled to attend.
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A LOOK BACK (FREE)
Short Film
A retrospective of influential Asian American cinema.In This Program: THE CURSE OF QUON GWON: WHEN THE FAR EAST MINGLES WITH THE WEST, BEACON HILL BOYS
A LOOK BACK (FREE)
Northwest Film Forum Screen 1
February 19, 2016 4:00 pm
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MODEL MINORITY STEREOTYPE
Minhkennedy Pham and Joseph Mills / Short Film, Documentary, By Northwest Filmmakers, Browse All Films / USA / 2015 / Documentary / 23 mins
By examining the roots, effects, and implications of the model minority stereotype, this film uncovers harmful truths behind this prevalent myth in American society.
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NOODLE DELI
David Liu / Short Film, Documentary, Browse All Films / USA / 2015 / Documentary / 13 mins
A day in the life of a Shanxi Chinese noodle restaurant in the San Gabriel Valley. Director David Liu and producer Xin Li scheduled to attend.Precedes: OFF THE MENU: ASIAN AMERICA
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OHANA MEANS… (FREE)
Short Film
A collection of shorts centered around family.In This Program: THE FLIP, FRANK AND KASS, A FAMILY DAY, I HATE THE COLOR RED, VENOM THERAPY
OHANA MEANS… (FREE)
Northwest Film Forum Screen 2
February 21, 2016 5:30 pm
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OUR PLACE IN THE SKY
Yoko Okumura / Short Film, Narrative, Browse All Films / USA / 2015 / Experimental / 4 mins
Starla knows a place where pigtails are on animals and schoolgirls are educated. A visually inventive slam poetry film that pulls back the curtain on fetishization.Precedes: ADVANTAGEOUS
