Films by and About Asian-Pacific Americans

Recently, Hollywood execs claimed they couldn’t find Asian talent to spearhead their films. But the amazing works by a number of up-and-coming Film School Shorts directors and actors tell a different story.

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Film School Shorts

Born with It

A young boy questions his own identity after being bullied by classmates.

Born with It

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Film School Shorts

Prom

A blossoming teen romance is derailed by racism.

Prom

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Film School Shorts

"Hypebeasts"

Racial tensions explode among sneakerheads waiting to buy the hottest new sneakers.

"Hypebeasts"

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Film School Shorts

"First Date"

Two women discuss last night's disastrous date, unaware that someone is listening in.

"First Date"

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Film School Shorts

"Little Favour"

In this delightful animation, a single leaf morphs from clay to pencil to paper.

"Little Favour"

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Film School Shorts

"So You've Grown Attached"

An imaginary friend is forced to consider retirement when his creator starts to grow up.

"So You've Grown Attached"

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Film School Shorts

"Steadfast Stanley"

A faithful dog must journey through the zombie apocalypse to save his best friend.

"Steadfast Stanley"

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Film School Shorts

"Teleglobal Dreamin'"

A Filipina call center agent taker her corporate trainer around town.

"Teleglobal Dreamin'"

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Film School Shorts

"I Am John Wayne"

In New York City, an urban cowboy avoids going to his friend’s funeral.

"I Am John Wayne"

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Film School Shorts

"Springtime"

An 86-year-old pork sung maker quits her shop in rural Taiwan to head to the big city.

"Springtime"