Philadelphia Asian American Film Fest

Award Nominated Shorts

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Paper Swords
On a classic summer afternoon, two sisters ponder life, death, and everything in between.
Wind Goes On
When her old estate is set to be demolished, Fung plans to leave with her neighbours and friends. Unable to let go of the feeling of parting, she makes a special friend.
Desync
A young Filipina filmmaker attempts to overwrite a painful memory of her mother with a perfect narrative.
The ʻĀina Within
A meditative piece of three kamaʻāina (locals) from Oʻahu gathering in Honolulu to reflect on what makes them proud of their home.
Beauty of Sorrow
A peasant woman, while caring for her ailing mother, recounts the harrowing tale of three men who played pivotal roles in Korea's national grief.
Collection Title: Turtle
A woman is determined to bring her beloved back to life, a man who vanished into the waters in search of a place to call his own. She feels compelled to recall things that have long been dead, hoping her loved one might revive.
Lola
As Flora nears the end of her life, her grandson Carlo investigates her untold stories about surviving WWII in the Philippines in an effort to reconstruct her memories. Through this exploration, Carlo learns more about his family's history but also discovers why these stories were kept hidden for so long.
OK/NOTOK
Loretta, a working-class British Asian woman, attempts to navigate a turbulent world, a new stranger in her life and unskippable advertisements.
Cherry-Colored Funk
A serial grifter faces the music when seemingly everyone he’s ever wronged shows up on the opening day of his dubious Italian ice business.
One Day This Kid
One day this kid will reach a point where he senses a division that isn’t mathematical.
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For those who are unable to attend the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival in person—some of our award-nominated shorts are available to watch online! Award categories include Best Narrative Short, Best Documentary Short, Best Experimental Short, Best Animated Short, and Best Student Short.


CONTENT WARNING: Some of the shorts in this program contain mature and/or disturbing themes, and are not appropriate for all ages.

Nominated for PAAFF's BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT Jury Award


This quiet, introspective film brings together three kamaʻāina (locals) from Oʻahu, each reflecting on what makes them proud of their home. This film aims to create a space where we can pause and listen to the voices of those who truly understand the spirit of Hawaiʻi. This film isn’t just about capturing their thoughts; It’s about honoring the deep connection between us, the land, the history, and the culture that shape who we are. Through their reflections, This film hopes to remind us all of the importance of cherishing and preserving the unique identity of the land that we are all on, kamaʻāina or not.


Director's Bio: Marcus Goh is an experienced multidisciplinary film producer and theater practitioner from Singapore, with a background in producing content across the U.S. and Singapore. His cross-cultural knowledge and experience in both the U.S. and Singapore brings a nuanced sensitivity to the projects he undertakes. With a proven track record in amplifying minority voices, Marcus consistently creates work that challenges perspectives, and sparks meaningful dialogue. Marcus graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Cinematic Arts in 2025 and is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theater at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    7 minutes
  • Language
    Hawaiian Creole English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Philadelphia
  • Director
    Marcus Goh
  • Producer
    Marcus Goh, Azure Chung, Toni Arzaga
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