REEL VOICES

Description

Since 2005, the San Diego Asian Film Foundation has empowered local high school students to learn the art of documentary filmmaking through the Reel Voices Program. This intense, 12-week summer internship helps students become socially-conscious storytellers, learn Final Cut Pro editing, and experience all stages of production and post-production.

This year, Reel Voices presents the work of nine students whose works touch on issues ranging from cultural heritage, to work, to just having fun.

Free post-screening reception sponsored by Chipotle and Popeye’s.

Co-presented by: Japanese American Historical Society of San Diego (JAHSSD)

In This Program

UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT

USA / 2012 / Short / 5 mins
UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT provides a detailed look at the lives of teen refugees after fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo.
LIFE UNDER THE HOOD

USA / 2012 / Short / 7 mins
UNDER THE HOOD provides an intimate look into the life of a foster kid learning the craft of automotive maintenance.
BEGINNINGS

USA / 2012 / Short / 6 mins
This highly personal film explores the filmmaker’s history as an adoptee, including a trip back to her orphanage in Suzhou China.
A NEW MARINE

USA / 2012 / Short / 7 mins
This film follows the last few days of a young Marine recruit before he leaves for boot camp.
MY LIFE IN 5 MINUTES

USA / 2012 / Short / 5 mins
A Vietnamese teen reflects on her journey to the United States and the pursuit of the American dream.
AS ASIAN TEENS, WE HOLD A HERITAGE

USA / 2012 / Short / 5 mins
A group of teenagers at a high school in San Diego show how it is their role to maintain the Asian heritage.
LIFE 100 POUNDS LIGHTER

USA / 2012 / Short / 5 mins
LIFE 100 POUNDS LIGHTER highlights an amazing physical and emotional transformation.
NARUWAN TAIKO

USA / 2012 / Short / 6 mins
This film provides an insider's perspective of Naruwan Taiko, a Japanese drumming group from San Diego.
TEENAGE TIME

USA / 2012 / Short / 7 mins
How exactly do teenagers spend their time? TEENAGE TIME takes a unique approach to answering this question.