THE PATIENTS | Cinema Sala presents: AMped Up + Q&A | Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Virtual Showcase

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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

After a “bad fight” with her boyfriend, Filipina American party girl Regina Ramos ends up in the ER where her Dad works. When her family rushes to her aid, they stumble to connect as a trending topic becomes a real-life issue that affects them all.

This film played at the 2019 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.

Year
2019
Runtime
16 minutes
Language
English
Country
United States

Director
Tess Paras
Screenwriter
Tess Paras
Cast
Tess Paras, Jon Jon Briones, Eugene Cordero, Melody Butiu, Josephine De Jesus, Lilan Bowden, Haneefah Wood
Cinematographer
Ludovica Isidori
Editor
Lakan De Leon

4 films + livestream in package

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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