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Film School Shorts

Films by and About Asian-Pacific Americans

Recently, Hollywood execs claimed they couldn’t find Asian talent to spearhead their films. But the amazing works by a number of up-and-coming Film School Shorts directors and actors tell a different story.

Born with It

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A young boy questions his own identity after being bullied by classmates. (17m 27s)

Prom

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A blossoming teen romance is derailed by racism. (12m 48s)

"Hypebeasts"

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Racial tensions explode among sneakerheads waiting to buy the hottest new sneakers. (19m 11s)

"First Date"

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Two women discuss last night's disastrous date, unaware that someone is listening in. (7m 30s)

"Little Favour"

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In this delightful animation, a single leaf morphs from clay to pencil to paper. (1m 34s)

"So You've Grown Attached"

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An imaginary friend is forced to consider retirement when his creator starts to grow up. (15m 21s)

"Steadfast Stanley"

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A faithful dog must journey through the zombie apocalypse to save his best friend. (4m 30s)

"Teleglobal Dreamin'"

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A Filipina call center agent taker her corporate trainer around town. (16m 28s)

"I Am John Wayne"

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In New York City, an urban cowboy avoids going to his friend’s funeral. (17m 6s)

"Springtime"

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An 86-year-old pork sung maker quits her shop in rural Taiwan to head to the big city. (12m 41s)

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