Two Filipino lovers with different upbringings struggle to fulfill cultural and familial expectations, forcing them to face a crossroads in their relationship and individual identities. Director Biography -&nbsp;Andrew Acedo<a href="https://filmfreeway-production-storage-01-storage.filmfreeway.com/press_kits/headshots/002/270/085/original/f6de63cf90-headshot.jpg?1690332948" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://filmfreeway-production-storage-01-storage.filmfreeway.com/press_kits/headshots/002/270/085/thumb/f6de63cf90-headshot.jpg?1690332948" style="border: none; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-size: 12.95px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; position: relative;" width="173"></a>Andrew Acedo is the Community and Impact Manager of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, a 1st generation Filipino American, an award-winning filmmaker and a recipient of the "2021 Impact-Maker to Watch" award from the City of Los Angeles. He's passionate about empowering BIPOC and the disabled communities to tell their stories through film and TV, and writes, directs, produces and edits films as well.

Good Filipino Kids

A woman finds her apartment haunted by her dead girlfriend, who comes only to ask about the ending of the film they didn't finish watching together. Director -&nbsp;Shirley You<a href="https://filmfreeway-production-storage-01-storage.filmfreeway.com/press_kits/headshots/002/402/169/original/1f24232e03-headshot.jpg?1687893951" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://filmfreeway-production-storage-01-storage.filmfreeway.com/press_kits/headshots/002/402/169/thumb/1f24232e03-headshot.jpg?1687893951" style="border: none; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-size: 12.95px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; position: relative;" width="155"></a>

Haunted

A mischievous, prank loving kung fu master creates fake training for a gullible teenager who believes in fantastical myths about martial arts.The 44th Chamber of Shaolin is a screwball martial arts comedy inspired by the Hong Kong martial arts genre, the films of Stephen Chow, shounen anime, and MTV‚Äôs Jackass. Director Biography -&nbsp;Jon Truei<a href="https://filmfreeway-production-storage-01-storage.filmfreeway.com/press_kits/headshots/001/992/229/original/7bf487701d-headshot.jpg?1682074256" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://filmfreeway-production-storage-01-storage.filmfreeway.com/press_kits/headshots/001/992/229/thumb/7bf487701d-headshot.jpg?1682074256" width="126" style="border: none; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-size: 12.95px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; position: relative;"></a>Jon Truei is a Brooklyn-based filmmaker from a quiet suburb in New Jersey where he grew up shooting movies about monsters, aliens, and kung fu.His past directing work includes SECONDARY EDUCATION, a Japanese Tokusatsu/edutainment homage, and the Chinese sci-fi action eSports television series GAMER’S GENERATION. He is also the fight choreographer of the silent adventure comedy feature, HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS, which premiered at Fantastic Fest 2022.Jon’s work has been featured by Nerd Reactor, Geektyrant, Screen Anarchy, IGN, iO9, and Black Belt Magazine.

The 44th Chamber of Shaolin

In the Old West, three Asian women fight for their freedom from a Chinatown crime boss who wants them back "Dead or Alive." Director Biography -&nbsp;June K Inuzuka<a href="https://filmfreeway-production-storage-01-storage.filmfreeway.com/press_kits/headshots/001/873/054/original/7c8f127bcd-headshot.jpg?1679092048" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://filmfreeway-production-storage-01-storage.filmfreeway.com/press_kits/headshots/001/873/054/thumb/7c8f127bcd-headshot.jpg?1679092048" style="border: none; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-size: 12.95px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; position: relative;" width="186"></a>I am a writer in Denver, CO and an emerging filmmaker at seventy. "Dirty Rotten Tofu and the Gohan Girls" is my first feature.I grew up in California a third generation Japanese American, which means my parents were part of the generation that not only fought in World War II but were also forced into internment camps for Americans of Japanese ancestry. My father's family was imprisoned at the Gila, Arizona camp. My identity is grounded in my family history and is a source of inspiration that informs but does not define my work.

Dirty Rotten Tofu and the Gohan Girls

Some tequila, a little OJ, and a splash of grenadine. Is that too much to ask for? Jia doesn't think so. At 70 years old, she deserves a break! But when the toll of looking after her dementia-ridden husband gets too heavy, she starts imagining other creative solutions so she can finally relax. (Credit: CAAMFest) Director Biography -&nbsp;Jinsui Song<a href="https://filmfreeway-production-storage-01-storage.filmfreeway.com/press_kits/headshots/002/103/085/original/12854fdfae-headshot.jpg?1654646553" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://filmfreeway-production-storage-01-storage.filmfreeway.com/press_kits/headshots/002/103/085/thumb/12854fdfae-headshot.jpg?1654646553" style="border: none; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-size: 12.95px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; position: relative;" width="118"></a>Jinsui Song is a writer/director and editor based in Los Angeles. She recently graduated from the MFA Directing program at UCLA and holds a bachelor's in Screenwriting from Beijing Film Academy. Her undergraduate thesis The Test was selected for the 39th Cairo International Film Festival "Cinema of Tomorrow". Her graduate thesis Something Blue is supported by Panavision New Filmmaker Program. Growing up in Shenzhen, China, a metropolis situated in Guangdong Province, she struggled between traditional Cantonese values and modern aspirations. She endeavors to create films about women, in particular Chinese women, and the many facets of their womanhood.

Tequila Sunset

Samantha makes it clear on how she should be celebrated on her birthday and her boyfriend David starts off strong. It‚Äôs success after success but when David gives Samantha the perfect gift, it all goes wrong. Director Biography -&nbsp;Jonathan De Guzman II<a href="https://filmfreeway-production-storage-01-storage.filmfreeway.com/press_kits/headshots/002/327/808/original/d8024f4e5d-headshot.jpg?1680905550" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://filmfreeway-production-storage-01-storage.filmfreeway.com/press_kits/headshots/002/327/808/thumb/d8024f4e5d-headshot.jpg?1680905550" style="border: none; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-size: 12.95px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; position: relative;" width="131"></a>Jonathan De Guzman II is a Filipino American, award-winning director/writer from San Diego, currently living in Los Angeles. He graduated from UC Irvine’s undergraduate film program, where he wrote and directed The Perfect Post. This short received best picture and best screenplay at UC Irvine’s film festival; and went on to screen at the 44th Asian American International Film Festival, San Diego Filipino Film Festival, and many more. The Perfect Post also streamed on MYX TV under the SDFFF shorts program. Gifts Are My Love Language serves as his second short film. Inspired by Gen Z culture and his AAPI community, Jonathan aims to tell comedic and witty stories that spotlight cool and relatable AAPI individuals.

Gifts Are My Love Language

There are signs in life that one is aging, but recognizing them is another issue.Accepting the fact that you have aged and what to do at the stage in life is an inevitable fact of life. What you do from there is up to you. Director Biography -&nbsp;George Wada<a href="https://filmfreeway-production-storage-01-storage.filmfreeway.com/press_kits/headshots/002/375/873/original/90b51f292c-headshot.jpg?1685429440" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://filmfreeway-production-storage-01-storage.filmfreeway.com/press_kits/headshots/002/375/873/thumb/90b51f292c-headshot.jpg?1685429440" style="border: none; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-size: 12.95px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; position: relative;" width="165"></a>George is a semi retired Aerospace engineer expressing his suppressed creativity through his films. Recognizing his senior status in life, he senses the freedom that come from age. He has been fortunate to participate in various films as a cameraman, produce films through VC Digital Histories and has an affinity to conduct interviews. His family is supportive as long as he does not include them in his films.

When I'm 64

It's last call in more ways than one for the regulars and new visitors to a dive bar as an unexpected killer has been unleashed. The reason why is terrifying. Director Biography -&nbsp;Fon Davis<a href="https://filmfreeway-production-storage-01-storage.filmfreeway.com/press_kits/headshots/002/209/666/original/5956725d62-headshot.jpg?1667957238" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://filmfreeway-production-storage-01-storage.filmfreeway.com/press_kits/headshots/002/209/666/thumb/5956725d62-headshot.jpg?1667957238" style="border: none; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-size: 12.95px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; position: relative;" width="165"></a>In his three decade career, Fon Davis has worked on over 40 feature films, countless music videos, commercials, TV shows and other projects As an alumnus of the Industrial Light and Magic's Model Shop, Fon has worked on Starship Troopers, Galaxy Quest, and Pearl Harbor feature films, as well as the Star Wars, Terminator, Mission Impossible, and Jurassic Park franchises. In addition to his work in visual effects, Fon has also worked in several art departments on Disney's The Nightmare Before Christmas, James and the Giant Peach, Christmas Carol, Mars Needs Moms, Laika Entertainment’s Coraline and Warner Brothers The Matrix series.

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