Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Virtual Showcase

Cinema Sala presents: AMped Up + Q&A

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CENDRILLON
In this episode of Long Distance TV, Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan of Filipino restaurants Purple Yam Brooklyn, Purple Yam Malate, and Cendrillon share their unique recipe for fish sinigang and explain why it is the quintessential Filipino dish.
HYPEBEASTS
When racial tensions explode in their line at a checkout, a teen's desire to have a coveted pair of sneakers turns quickly into fear for his sister and himself.
NOTHING ON US: PINAYS RISING
Pinay Rapper Ruby Ibarra makes her directorial debut showing how she orchestrated an ambitious vision for her music video of “Us,” working through logistical nightmares and corralling a crowdsourced all-Pinay cast of 200 to create a multi-dimensional narrative.
THE PATIENTS
How do you explain #MeToo to your immigrant parents?
Q&A: AMped Up
Join us for a Q&A featuring bada$$ Filipina American creators as they come together to discuss their works and perspectives on being the storytellers of the future.
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This program includes the following:

CALLS FROM THE FRONTLINES by Paola Mardo and Patrick Epino from Long Distance (Click here to listen to the podcast)

CENDRILLION by Paolo Mardo and Patrick Epino from Long Distance

HYPEBEASTS by Jess dela Merced

NOTHING ON US: PINAYS RISING by Ruby Ibarra and Evelyn Obamos

THE PATIENTS by Tess Paras


Co-presented with: Cinema Sala


Community Partners: Beatrock Music, FilAm ARTS, Long Distance



In this episode of Long Distance TV, Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan of Filipino restaurants Purple Yam Brooklyn, Purple Yam Malate, and Cendrillon share their unique recipe for fish sinigang and explain why it is the quintessential Filipino dish.


  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    4 minutes
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Patrick Epino
  • Screenwriter
    Paola Mardo
  • Producer
    Paola Mardo
  • Editor
    Patrick Epino
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