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Set 1: Searching for a Place *High School Screening*

By Viet Film Fest 2019 (other events)

Friday, October 11 2019 11:00 AM 1:00 PM PST
 
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1. Embarko

Kai Lee Hague/ USA/ 2019/ 8 min

When two delivery dogs on a job discover buried treasure in the mountains, their conflicting interests lead to dire consequences.

2. Journey of Wanderers

Huynh Anh Duy/ Vietnam/ 2019/ 16 min

After an accident, Alon & Hung, two poor students, are locked outside their apartment. The situation forces them to take a journey filled with detours to another friend's house. Through their fun, action-packed adventures, they meet friends and foes and form a stronger friendship. 

3. Push

Trilina Mai/ USA/ 2019/ 4 min

This short animation explores a grandfather and his grandson’s fun and touching adventures through life.

4. Tiger Child

Brian Nguyen & Oran Zegman/ USA/ 2019/ 4 min

Tony, an Asian American teen, seeks solace and comfort in his repressed life.

5. Table Stakes

Khai Thu Nguyen/ USA/ 2019/ 23 min

Resourceful African American comic book creators, Joe Thompson and Chris Adams of Fracture Comics, confront challenges and stereotypes while pursuing their dreams. They risk their personal lives and health to pursue their passion, while also transforming the manga comic book industry.

6. Ramadan

Joseph Mills, Abdulgani Mohamad, Yuhaniz Aly & Samir Nguyen/ USA/ 2018/ 32 min

Three Cham American high school students chronicle their experiences as Asian American Muslims and share how they celebrate Ramadan, the Muslim Holy Month. 

Q&A 20 min