ANIMATION: THE ILLUSION OF LIFE

Asian American Panorama / 88 mins

The magic of animation comes alive in this collection of short films.

In This Program: 38-39°C, BONNIE, BRIDGE, BUTTERFLY DREAM, CHILDREN, CLIMBER, IN YOUR ARMS, MEMORIES OF THE SONG, MR CHAN: MISUNDERSTOOD MAN, MY NAME IS MITCH, ON THE WATER, ONE SIDED LOVE, OPUESTO, THE RETURN OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE, SEASONS, THE SHOPGIRL, STEPS, SUMO LAKE, THE TENDER MARCH, WHY DO WE PUT UP WITH THEM?, WILL

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

Dave Boyle / Asian American Panorama / USA / 2012 / Comedy, Romance / 73 mins

Heartbroken indie musician embarks on a road trip to nab a new crush.

DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’: EVERYMAN’S JOURNEY (opening night film)

Ramona S. Diaz / Asian American Panorama / USA / 2012 / Documentary, Music / 113 mins

In need of a new frontman, rock band Journey discovers a golden voice in the Philippines.

EDEN (centerpiece film)

Megan Griffiths / Asian American Panorama / USA / 2012 / Drama, Suspense / 98 mins

True story of a Korean American who is kidnapped into an international trafficking ring.

FOR A GOOD TIME CALL

Asian American Panorama / 81 mins

Asian American stars like you've never seen them before, in shorts that will make your jaw drop and your Pocari sweat from laughter!

In This Program: 5F-2, AT YOUR CONVENIENCE, FORTUNE COOKIE MAGIC TRICKS, GOT A JOB!, NICE GIRLS CREW: Episode 2, A SUPER DUPER EXOTIC EROTIC FETISH SEXY “MUST SEE” STORY… A TRAGEDY OF ORIENTAL PROPORTIONS!

GRACELAND

Ron Morales / Asian American Panorama / Philippines, USA / 2012 / Drama, Thriller / 84 mins

A botched kidnapping leads a blind-sided chauffer into an underworld of corruption.

I AM A GHOST

H.P. Mendoza / Asian American Panorama / USA / 2012 / Art, Horror / 76 mins

It is a house. It is haunted. You are a medium, a disembodied voice. I am a ghost. I am a ghost. I am a ghost.

JAKE SHIMABUKURO: LIFE ON FOUR STRINGS

Tadashi Nakamura / Asian American Panorama / USA / 2012 / Documentary, Music / 52 mins

A young ukelele player from Hawaii becomes an international sensation

Preceded by: MOKE ACTION

JULIAN

Bao Nguyen / Asian American Panorama / USA / 2012 / Documentary, Drama / 40 mins

Through video diaries, a young man narrates his difficult decision to enter the military.

Preceded by: WILL

KITCHEN CONFESSIONS

Asian American Panorama / 90 mins

Beverly Kim of Top Chef stirs the pot with stories both in and out of the kitchen.

LAND BEFORE TIME

Asian American Panorama / 97 mins

Fantastic futurisms and ghostly longings – these shorts delve into land, personhood, and surprising intimacies.

In This Program: THE CHINESE GARDENS, DOL (FIRST BIRTHDAY), LAST REMARKS, MONDAY MONDAY, OBAKE, THAT WHICH ONCE WAS

LATE SUMMER

Ernie Park / Asian American Panorama / USA / 2012 / Art, Drama / 57 mins

In this Ozu-inspired featurette, a daughter decides between college or a future with her mother.

Preceded by: AN EARLY SUMMER

MONSTROUS WOMEN

Asian American Panorama / 99 mins

In these shorts, excessive women trouble, arouse, twist, and trespass the limits of the familiar.

In This Program: ADVANTAGEOUS, BLEACHED, EVERY DEATH HAS A STORY, MOTHERLAND, PRETTY PICTURES, TWO SECONDS AFTER LAUGHTER

MR. CAO GOES TO WASHINGTON

S. Leo Chiang / Asian American Panorama / USA / 2012 / Documentary / 71 mins

A fascinating look at the unlikely political career of Joseph Cao, the “Accidental Congressman”

NI HAO, KAI-LAN AND FRIENDS

Asian American Panorama

Everyone's favorite Chinese American cartoon is joined by other kid-friendly animated and live action shorts.

In This Program: BRIDGE, FLIGHT OF THE FANTASY, A HAPPY WISH, THE HULA DUCK DANCE PARTY, STORYTELLER, TRICK-OR-TREAT, WHEN I GROW UP

OH THE PLACES YOU’LL GO

Asian American Panorama / 94 mins

From the simplest crush to political upheaval, these shorts from around the world break down barriers of myth, love, and justice.

In This Program: ALL THE LINES FLOW OUT, JOHNNY LOVES DOLORES, SHE, UNRAVEL, WONDER BOY

PRESENT/FUTURE SUMMIT

Asian American Panorama / 120 mins

An innovative look at professional sustainability and emergent forms in the contemporary media industry.

QUEER 2.0

Asian American Panorama / 92 mins

From online angst to fantasy females, the latest version of queer life is more complex than ever.

In This Program: DOL (FIRST BIRTHDAY), GOOGLE CHROME: YOURS TRULY, KIMCHI FRIED DUMPLINGS, OUT, PRETTY PICTURES, QUEEN OF MY DREAMS, RAYMOND, RITES OF PASSAGE

REEL VOICES

Asian American Panorama / 90 mins

Nine high school students from San Diego create their own documentary films based on subjects in their lives.

In This Program: AS ASIAN TEENS, WE HOLD A HERITAGE, BEGINNINGS, LIFE 100 POUNDS LIGHTER, LIFE UNDER THE HOOD, MY LIFE IN 5 MINUTES, NARUWAN TAIKO, A NEW MARINE, TEENAGE TIME, UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT

REVENGE SERVED HOT

Asian American Panorama / 95 mins

Righteous, shmiteous. These whipsmart shorts consider revenge in all its grimy, moral, and delicious disarray.

In This Program: THE 5, REUNION, TERRA COTTA, THIEF, TO WANDER IN PANDEMONIUM