
This eclectic collection of AAPI short films offers a vibrant mix of voices, stories, and perspectives. These shorts showcase the creativity, diversity, and originality of AAPI filmmakers. Together, they invite audiences to explore new ideas, encounter unexpected perspectives, and celebrate the richness of AAPI storytelling in all its forms.
Inspired by true stories, an emergency doctor struggling under the weight of life-and-death decisions must confront his own hidden traumas as he teaches a young medical student what it truly means to save a life.
Told with raw intensity and emotional depth, Life Support is an award winning 10-minute short film that explores the emotional toll of the medical profession, offering a rare glimpse into the world of emergency medicine, where every decision carries profound consequences.
Director Biography - Jamon Tolbert
Jamon Tolbert is a Director/DP based in Los Angeles, California. Although his commercial work as a cinematographer has seen clients like Meta, Microsoft and Wells Fargo, Jamon takes pride in directing ambitious and visually unique narrative projects. He has screened his films internationally and continues to win awards across the country. A passion for connecting with an audience serves as his driving force to create meaningful and imaginative stories.
- Year02/15/2025 00:00
- Runtime0:10:32
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States, United States
- GenreNarrative Short Film, Drama, Medical, Awareness, Social Impact, Healthcare, Mental Health
- AwardsDC Shorts International Film Festival Official Selection Vancouver Asian Film Festival November 6, 2025 Catalina Film Festival Official Selection SAFILM San Antonio Film Festival Official Selection Charlotte Film Festival
- Social Media
- DirectorJamon Tolbert
- ScreenwriterAndrew Chu, Jamon Tolbert
- ProducerBonnie Kim
- CastAbigail Johnson
This eclectic collection of AAPI short films offers a vibrant mix of voices, stories, and perspectives. These shorts showcase the creativity, diversity, and originality of AAPI filmmakers. Together, they invite audiences to explore new ideas, encounter unexpected perspectives, and celebrate the richness of AAPI storytelling in all its forms.
Inspired by true stories, an emergency doctor struggling under the weight of life-and-death decisions must confront his own hidden traumas as he teaches a young medical student what it truly means to save a life.
Told with raw intensity and emotional depth, Life Support is an award winning 10-minute short film that explores the emotional toll of the medical profession, offering a rare glimpse into the world of emergency medicine, where every decision carries profound consequences.
Director Biography - Jamon Tolbert
Jamon Tolbert is a Director/DP based in Los Angeles, California. Although his commercial work as a cinematographer has seen clients like Meta, Microsoft and Wells Fargo, Jamon takes pride in directing ambitious and visually unique narrative projects. He has screened his films internationally and continues to win awards across the country. A passion for connecting with an audience serves as his driving force to create meaningful and imaginative stories.
- Year02/15/2025 00:00
- Runtime0:10:32
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States, United States
- GenreNarrative Short Film, Drama, Medical, Awareness, Social Impact, Healthcare, Mental Health
- AwardsDC Shorts International Film Festival Official Selection Vancouver Asian Film Festival November 6, 2025 Catalina Film Festival Official Selection SAFILM San Antonio Film Festival Official Selection Charlotte Film Festival
- Social Media
- DirectorJamon Tolbert
- ScreenwriterAndrew Chu, Jamon Tolbert
- ProducerBonnie Kim
- CastAbigail Johnson