This lively collection of AAPI short films blends animation and comedy to tell stories that are as imaginative as they are entertaining. From playful takes on cultural traditions to clever explorations of everyday life, these shorts showcase fresh voices and vibrant creativity. With humor, heart, and a touch of whimsy, they remind us of the joy and brilliance that comes from seeing the world through a different lens.
Set in 2005, a driven high school student obsessively studies Spanish all year so she can test up a level into her crush’s class.
Director Nicholas Luciano
Nicholas is a Los Angeles based indie filmmaker from Allentown, PA. He received a B.A. in Film Production at Penn State University and has directed music videos for artist Guice Mann and rapper Lamar Woods. His comedy short Lunch Tattoo written with Kimia Behpoornia screened at Dances With Films and at festivals in 2023. Nick and his 70 year-old father have made comedy shorts that were featured in GQ, Mashable, Huffington Post and NowThis News. Nick also volunteers as a Head Mentor for the non-profit Young Storytellers
- Year11/08/2024 00:00
- Runtime0:11:50
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States, United States
- AwardsDances With Films Los Angeles June 22, 2025 United States deadCenter Film Festival Oklahoma City June 14, 2025 United States CAAMFest San Francisco May 10, 2025 United States FilAm Creative Film Festival Los Angeles November 8, 2024 Birns & Sawyer Camera Grant United States DisOrient Asian American Film Festival Eugene, OR March 8, 2025 Oregon Premiere United States FascinAsian Calgary Calgary May 3, 2025 Canadian Premiere Canada FascinAsian Edmonton Edmonton May 10, 2025 Edmonton Premiere Audience Choice Award Canada FascinAsian Winnipeg Winnipeg May 24, 2025 Winnipeg Premiere Canada HAAPIFEST Houston United States
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- DirectorNicholas Luciano
- ScreenwriterJoy Regullano
- ProducerJulia Schmidt, Bobbie Lucas; Associate Producer: Mike McNamara, Tracy Smith
- CastJoy Regullano, Geo Lee, Rekha Shankar, Allyn Pintal, Susannah Kim, Jane Kim, Matthew Espiro Jaeger, Rachael Drummond, Daryl Jim Diaz, Adrianna Diaz, Myra Cris Ocenar, Rachel Leyco, MarKing, Amalia Aquino
This lively collection of AAPI short films blends animation and comedy to tell stories that are as imaginative as they are entertaining. From playful takes on cultural traditions to clever explorations of everyday life, these shorts showcase fresh voices and vibrant creativity. With humor, heart, and a touch of whimsy, they remind us of the joy and brilliance that comes from seeing the world through a different lens.
Set in 2005, a driven high school student obsessively studies Spanish all year so she can test up a level into her crush’s class.
Director Nicholas Luciano
Nicholas is a Los Angeles based indie filmmaker from Allentown, PA. He received a B.A. in Film Production at Penn State University and has directed music videos for artist Guice Mann and rapper Lamar Woods. His comedy short Lunch Tattoo written with Kimia Behpoornia screened at Dances With Films and at festivals in 2023. Nick and his 70 year-old father have made comedy shorts that were featured in GQ, Mashable, Huffington Post and NowThis News. Nick also volunteers as a Head Mentor for the non-profit Young Storytellers
- Year11/08/2024 00:00
- Runtime0:11:50
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States, United States
- AwardsDances With Films Los Angeles June 22, 2025 United States deadCenter Film Festival Oklahoma City June 14, 2025 United States CAAMFest San Francisco May 10, 2025 United States FilAm Creative Film Festival Los Angeles November 8, 2024 Birns & Sawyer Camera Grant United States DisOrient Asian American Film Festival Eugene, OR March 8, 2025 Oregon Premiere United States FascinAsian Calgary Calgary May 3, 2025 Canadian Premiere Canada FascinAsian Edmonton Edmonton May 10, 2025 Edmonton Premiere Audience Choice Award Canada FascinAsian Winnipeg Winnipeg May 24, 2025 Winnipeg Premiere Canada HAAPIFEST Houston United States
- Social Media
- DirectorNicholas Luciano
- ScreenwriterJoy Regullano
- ProducerJulia Schmidt, Bobbie Lucas; Associate Producer: Mike McNamara, Tracy Smith
- CastJoy Regullano, Geo Lee, Rekha Shankar, Allyn Pintal, Susannah Kim, Jane Kim, Matthew Espiro Jaeger, Rachael Drummond, Daryl Jim Diaz, Adrianna Diaz, Myra Cris Ocenar, Rachel Leyco, MarKing, Amalia Aquino