Spooky, frightening, alien, and imaginative, this program has everything for horror and sci-fi-seeking audiences. From tales of family hauntings to dystopian societies, these filmmakers delve into the genre that critics and viewers have long discussed as closely reflecting, and refracting, human nature.
Have an All Access Pass? Unlock your on-demand screening of this film here!
Total Run Time: 96 minutes
This program will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Programmed by Guest Festival Shorts Programmer, Emily Eddy.
Content Considerations: Strong language, implied sexual situations, self-harm, harassment, depictions of disordered eating, depictions of violence, implied violence.
ZONA takes place in a speculative Los Angeles, where a drought has worsened. A neighbor stops by her apartment hoping that Kana has water to spare. Kana refuses, but when an auspicious omen occurs, she’s compelled to brave the city to secure water for her neighbor. Ultimately, this story gives voice to those who already live on the margins and face limited resources but decide to hold on to their humanity and share what they can with each other.
- Year2021
- Runtime15 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Japanese
- CountryUnited States
- NoteIn English and Japanese with English subtitles
- DirectorMasami Kawai
- ScreenwriterMasami Kawai
- ProducerSue-Ellen Chitunya, Masami Kawai, Daniel Steinhart
- Co-ProducerMiranda Sarah Einy, Dana Turken
- CastKana Kawai
- CinematographerSonja Tsypin
- EditorMasami Kawai
- Production DesignEmily Auble
- Sound DesignBorja Sau Razquin
Spooky, frightening, alien, and imaginative, this program has everything for horror and sci-fi-seeking audiences. From tales of family hauntings to dystopian societies, these filmmakers delve into the genre that critics and viewers have long discussed as closely reflecting, and refracting, human nature.
Have an All Access Pass? Unlock your on-demand screening of this film here!
Total Run Time: 96 minutes
This program will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Programmed by Guest Festival Shorts Programmer, Emily Eddy.
Content Considerations: Strong language, implied sexual situations, self-harm, harassment, depictions of disordered eating, depictions of violence, implied violence.
ZONA takes place in a speculative Los Angeles, where a drought has worsened. A neighbor stops by her apartment hoping that Kana has water to spare. Kana refuses, but when an auspicious omen occurs, she’s compelled to brave the city to secure water for her neighbor. Ultimately, this story gives voice to those who already live on the margins and face limited resources but decide to hold on to their humanity and share what they can with each other.
- Year2021
- Runtime15 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Japanese
- CountryUnited States
- NoteIn English and Japanese with English subtitles
- DirectorMasami Kawai
- ScreenwriterMasami Kawai
- ProducerSue-Ellen Chitunya, Masami Kawai, Daniel Steinhart
- Co-ProducerMiranda Sarah Einy, Dana Turken
- CastKana Kawai
- CinematographerSonja Tsypin
- EditorMasami Kawai
- Production DesignEmily Auble
- Sound DesignBorja Sau Razquin