This program will be screened in-person and online. 49th Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF)

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Following the in-person screening will be a Q&A with the following filmmakers:

• Rehearsing Anger: Jehyeon Moon (Director), Daeun Lee (Assistant Director), Sohyun Ahn (Producer), and Mojeong Park (Production Design)
• The Eternal City: Angela Hsieh (Composer & Participant)
• Cecilia Is Only Eight Years Old: Soojeong Son (Director)
• SŪNNA (“Listen”): Radha Mehta (Director) and Aaliya Mehta (Main Cast)
  
• Warren King: King of Cardboard: Curtis Chin (Director) and Warren King (Participant)

Note: not all shorts are available online. Check the list below to see if a short will play in-person, online, or both.

Through dance, sculpture, acting, or song, these shorts explore the inherent musicality and energy of the body. Come hear the music for yourself.

In this program

Rehearsing Anger

Directed by Moon Jehyeon

Struggling to act angry, an aspiring actor befriends the neighbor who complained about her shouting, and together they practice reclaiming their voices amid a protest where no one can hear them.

This film will be available both in-person and online.

The Eternal City

Directed by John Ross

Follow the journey of the mixed-ability dance company Resident Island Dance Theatre (RIDT) and their collaboration with American-Taiwanese artist ONIKHO and band as they prepare for the futuristic performance The Eternal City.

This film will be available both in-person and online.

Cecilia Is Only Eight Years Old

Directed by Soojeong Son

Cecilia is about to turn 68 and has never been creative in her life. Spurred on by her curmudgeonly and competitive best friend, she enters a talent competition.

This film will be available both in-person and online.

SŪNNA (“Listen”)

Directed by Radha Mehta

When sudden hearing loss shatters her identity, a young Indian musician is left in silence until the echoes of memory, touch, and culture help her reclaim music and herself.

This film will be available both in-person and online.

Warren King: King of Cardboard

Directed by Curtis Chin

Warren King transforms cardboard into sculptural reflections of his Chinese-American family’s immigration and his path from engineer to artist. Preparing for a Wisconsin homecoming show, King explores belonging through art.

This film will be available both in-person and online.

Agapito

Directed by Arvin Belarmino, Kyla Romero

It’s the last day of the month. Bowlers flock to the lanes of a bowling alley that has seen better days. Mira, the manager, decides to close early. She’s awaiting the arrival of a special visitor.

This film will be screened in-person only.