The short films in this segment explore the way we see ourselves, and the ways that the world seeks to define us.
Roots and Wings: Yana Gilbuena | Directed by Lisa Yadao, Michelle Sampior, Irene Yadao | USA | 6 min | 2020
Nomadic chef Yana Gilbuena discusses growing up in Iloilo, Philippines, how she got her start as a chef in the pop-up space and left her day job to spread the Filipino food gospel to all 50 states in the US, and the future of Filipino cuisine.
Jericho | Directed by Tiffany Joy Taylor | USA | 10 min | 2020
An amateur boxer must overcome her family's discouragement to seek a career in pro boxing.
Cut | Directed by Eva Sigurdardottir | United Kingdom | 18 min | 2018
After being the victim of revenge porn, 17-year-old Chloe decides to enter a fitness modeling competition in order to change her image. But once at the competition she realises that it will be difficult to shed. How far will she go to redefine herself and regain control?
Roadkill | Directed by Aliza Brugger | USA | 15 min | 2020
Tillie's lonely life as a roadkill removal worker is destabilized when Wanda, a lively stranger, comes to town.
Game | Directed by Jeannie Donahoe | USA | 15 min | 2018
A new kid in town shows up at the high school boys basketball tryouts and instantly makes an impression. Will talent and drive be enough to make the team?