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



The most coveted new sneaker goes on sale at 8am and sneakerheads across the country are camping out overnight to get them. Ronny, a young Filipino American and die-hard sneakerhead, has been dreaming of these shoes for months, but his quest to get in line is hindered when a fast food cashier's racist joke offends his sister Justine. Ronny's night takes a turn for the worst when he sees the same cashier in the sneaker line. Racial tensions among the sneakerheads intensify and Ronny's fear of not getting his beloved sneakers is quickly replaced with the fear that he and Justine are in serious danger.


This film played at the 2014 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.


  • Year
    2013
  • Runtime
    20 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Jess dela Merced
  • Screenwriter
    Jess dela Merced
  • Producer
    Gigi Dement, Marissa Aroy
  • Cast
    Mike Rosete, Jake Choi, Trevon Davis, Jeanette Dilone, Jess dela Merced
  • Cinematographer
    Matthew Mendelson
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