This collection of AAPI short films highlights the power of connection and community, reminding us that we are never alone in our journeys. Through stories of family, friendship, resilience, and solidarity, these films celebrate the ties that bind us and the strength we find when we come together. Each short offers a unique lens, yet together they reflect a shared truth: we’re in this together.
An Indonesian boy and his mother attend a church potluck and lie about their dish.
Director Biography - Nick Hartanto
Nick Hartanto is an Indonesian-American filmmaker based in New York. His short film, “The Dishwasher,” which he co-directed, was awarded a Special Jury Mention at Tribeca 2019 and was then acquired by HBO Max. His next film, “Atrophy,” a genre bending story about his mother’s fight to recover from a stroke, premiered at Fantasia 2021 and toured the genre festival circuit, winning Best Performance at the Brooklyn Horror and North Bend Film Festival. Also a skilled Cinematographer, he shot the Adult Swim series “Hot Package.“ He was recently a guest speaker at the Asian American Arts Alliance Film & Media Town Hall and is currently touring festivals with his new film, "Daly City,” which was nominated for the Oscar qualifying Best Short Narrative Award at the Hawai'i International and Woodstock Film Festival.
- Year08/01/2024 00:00
- Runtime0:16:00
- LanguageEnglish, Indonesian
- CountryUnited States, United States
- Genredrama, comedy, food
- AwardsHawai'i International Film Festival Honolulu October 11, 2024 Nominee for Oscar qualifying Best Short Award United States Woodstock Film Festival Woodstock October 19, 2024 Nominee for Oscar qualifying Best Short Award United States Cinema at Sea Okinawa Pan-Pacific International Film Festival Naha February 24, 2025 Japan Premiere Winner of Best Short Film Award Japan Nitehawk Shorts Festival Brooklyn April 5, 2025 Winner of the Audience Award United States 19th Indonesian Film Festival Short Film Competition Melbourne March 7, 2025 Awarded Grand Winner Australia Revolution Me Film Festival Brooklyn November 10, 2024 Winner of Best Short & Best Actor (Jett Automo) United States Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Philadelphia November 8, 2024 Award Nominated Shorts Block United States Portland Panorama Portland April 14, 2025 Oregon Premiere Award Nominee for Best Narrative Short United States Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Los Angeles May 3, 2025 Los Angeles Premiere Official Selection United States Asian American International Film Festival New York City August 2, 2024 World Premiere United States CAAMFest San Francisco May 10, 2025 Bay Area Premiere Official Selection United States San Diego Asian Film Festival San Diego November 12, 2024 Official Selection United States Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival Houston Texas Premiere Official Selection United States
- Social Media
- DirectorNick Hartanto
- ScreenwriterNick Hartanto
- ProducerClara Peterson
- CastJett Automo, Michelle Lukiman, Kaidy Kuna, Catherine Telford, Troy Metcalf
- CinematographerGuido Raimondo
- EditorAacharee Ungsriwong
This collection of AAPI short films highlights the power of connection and community, reminding us that we are never alone in our journeys. Through stories of family, friendship, resilience, and solidarity, these films celebrate the ties that bind us and the strength we find when we come together. Each short offers a unique lens, yet together they reflect a shared truth: we’re in this together.
An Indonesian boy and his mother attend a church potluck and lie about their dish.
Director Biography - Nick Hartanto
Nick Hartanto is an Indonesian-American filmmaker based in New York. His short film, “The Dishwasher,” which he co-directed, was awarded a Special Jury Mention at Tribeca 2019 and was then acquired by HBO Max. His next film, “Atrophy,” a genre bending story about his mother’s fight to recover from a stroke, premiered at Fantasia 2021 and toured the genre festival circuit, winning Best Performance at the Brooklyn Horror and North Bend Film Festival. Also a skilled Cinematographer, he shot the Adult Swim series “Hot Package.“ He was recently a guest speaker at the Asian American Arts Alliance Film & Media Town Hall and is currently touring festivals with his new film, "Daly City,” which was nominated for the Oscar qualifying Best Short Narrative Award at the Hawai'i International and Woodstock Film Festival.
- Year08/01/2024 00:00
- Runtime0:16:00
- LanguageEnglish, Indonesian
- CountryUnited States, United States
- Genredrama, comedy, food
- AwardsHawai'i International Film Festival Honolulu October 11, 2024 Nominee for Oscar qualifying Best Short Award United States Woodstock Film Festival Woodstock October 19, 2024 Nominee for Oscar qualifying Best Short Award United States Cinema at Sea Okinawa Pan-Pacific International Film Festival Naha February 24, 2025 Japan Premiere Winner of Best Short Film Award Japan Nitehawk Shorts Festival Brooklyn April 5, 2025 Winner of the Audience Award United States 19th Indonesian Film Festival Short Film Competition Melbourne March 7, 2025 Awarded Grand Winner Australia Revolution Me Film Festival Brooklyn November 10, 2024 Winner of Best Short & Best Actor (Jett Automo) United States Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Philadelphia November 8, 2024 Award Nominated Shorts Block United States Portland Panorama Portland April 14, 2025 Oregon Premiere Award Nominee for Best Narrative Short United States Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Los Angeles May 3, 2025 Los Angeles Premiere Official Selection United States Asian American International Film Festival New York City August 2, 2024 World Premiere United States CAAMFest San Francisco May 10, 2025 Bay Area Premiere Official Selection United States San Diego Asian Film Festival San Diego November 12, 2024 Official Selection United States Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival Houston Texas Premiere Official Selection United States
- Social Media
- DirectorNick Hartanto
- ScreenwriterNick Hartanto
- ProducerClara Peterson
- CastJett Automo, Michelle Lukiman, Kaidy Kuna, Catherine Telford, Troy Metcalf
- CinematographerGuido Raimondo
- EditorAacharee Ungsriwong