This dynamic collection of AAPI short films celebrates the transformative power of art in all its forms. From dance and visual arts to music, performance, and creative activism, these stories showcase how artists use their craft to express ideas, challenge norms, and inspire change. Together, the films highlight the courage, creativity, and energy that fuel both personal expression and community impact.
Korean-American sisters and classical musicians, Viv and Gia, struggle to practice a piano and violin duet, as their mother May, reminds them about the importance of harmony.
Their bond is tested as adulthood brings conflicting priorities—Gia pursues her musical dreams while Viv chooses to care for their ailing mother.
As their mother’s condition suddenly deteriorates, they must overcome their growing resentment in order to find reconciliation through music.
Director Eljin Yoo
Jinoo Eljin Yoo is a Korean-American filmmaker and violinist, with a B.A. in Film & TV Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Born in the heart of Los Angeles, CA, but nurtured amidst the dynamic landscape of Dubai, UAE, Eljin imparts a unique blend of cultures to his storytelling, revolving around crafting subtle portraits of mysterious worlds, realities, and characters that pulse with visual and narrative poetry, interwoven with ardent social themes that provoke thought in a lyrical manner.
- Year11/27/2024 00:00
- Runtime0:19:49
- LanguageEnglish, Korean
- CountryUnited States, United States
- GenreDrama, Family
- AwardsLA Shorts International Film Festival Los Angeles, California July 19, 2025 World Premiere Official Selection United States North Hollywood CineFest Los Angeles, California August 28, 2025 Official Selection United States Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Film Festival Sunnyvale, California October 19, 2025 Bay Area Premiere Official Selection United States
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- DirectorEljin Yoo
- ScreenwriterJoshua Oh
- ProducerRebekah Chun, Matt Oflas, Melanie An
- CastJoy Hana Park, Claire Bae, Sook Hyung Yang, Erin Choi, Chloe Jung
- CinematographerDaeil Kim
- EditorEljin Yoo
- Production DesignProduction Designer: Peter No; Art Director: Mo Chuang; Colorist: Avery Niles
- ComposerEric Huang
- Sound DesignAlice Wibisono, Arabella Bai, Joshua Han; Re-Recording Mixer: Eli Staub
This dynamic collection of AAPI short films celebrates the transformative power of art in all its forms. From dance and visual arts to music, performance, and creative activism, these stories showcase how artists use their craft to express ideas, challenge norms, and inspire change. Together, the films highlight the courage, creativity, and energy that fuel both personal expression and community impact.
Korean-American sisters and classical musicians, Viv and Gia, struggle to practice a piano and violin duet, as their mother May, reminds them about the importance of harmony.
Their bond is tested as adulthood brings conflicting priorities—Gia pursues her musical dreams while Viv chooses to care for their ailing mother.
As their mother’s condition suddenly deteriorates, they must overcome their growing resentment in order to find reconciliation through music.
Director Eljin Yoo
Jinoo Eljin Yoo is a Korean-American filmmaker and violinist, with a B.A. in Film & TV Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Born in the heart of Los Angeles, CA, but nurtured amidst the dynamic landscape of Dubai, UAE, Eljin imparts a unique blend of cultures to his storytelling, revolving around crafting subtle portraits of mysterious worlds, realities, and characters that pulse with visual and narrative poetry, interwoven with ardent social themes that provoke thought in a lyrical manner.
- Year11/27/2024 00:00
- Runtime0:19:49
- LanguageEnglish, Korean
- CountryUnited States, United States
- GenreDrama, Family
- AwardsLA Shorts International Film Festival Los Angeles, California July 19, 2025 World Premiere Official Selection United States North Hollywood CineFest Los Angeles, California August 28, 2025 Official Selection United States Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Film Festival Sunnyvale, California October 19, 2025 Bay Area Premiere Official Selection United States
- Social Media
- DirectorEljin Yoo
- ScreenwriterJoshua Oh
- ProducerRebekah Chun, Matt Oflas, Melanie An
- CastJoy Hana Park, Claire Bae, Sook Hyung Yang, Erin Choi, Chloe Jung
- CinematographerDaeil Kim
- EditorEljin Yoo
- Production DesignProduction Designer: Peter No; Art Director: Mo Chuang; Colorist: Avery Niles
- ComposerEric Huang
- Sound DesignAlice Wibisono, Arabella Bai, Joshua Han; Re-Recording Mixer: Eli Staub