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Frame By Frame

Film is not always created with a camera. Sometimes, the medium is manifested through drawings, computer, or mixed media—bringing spectacular stories to life, frame by frame.

In this program


Frozen in Time

Directed by Caleb Soon

This catchy, surrealist music video for the band, Vinius, explores the feeling of subtle unease, all too familiar by many, post-2020.

Ramen Western

Directed by Meloddy Gao

A young girl, equipped with a bowl of sentient ramen, takes a journey through the American West, in hopes of understanding what it means to her.

Lukso ng Dugo

Directed by Annika Magbanua

A girl takes a stand against the cycles of abuse in her family, with the unexpected help of a creature inspired by Filipino folklore.

The Bird, the Girl and the Typhoon

Directed by Angeline Meitzler

An elder, migrant Filipino nurse breaks out of 40 years of routine over the last 40 years, empowering herself through transformation into both the things she fears most and everything she vowed (or was destined to) protect.

The Newcomer

Directed by Annette Cho

A Korean immigrant struggles to find parts of the culture she left behind.

Paper Daughter

Directed by Cami Kwan

Joy, a Chinese immigrant taking on the persona of a deceased girl, navigates detention and interrogation on Angel Island.

First Winter

Directed by Schantelle Alonzo

A newly arrived immigrant experiences his first winter, and in the process, realizes what it may mean to be away from home for a long time.

Dates & Times

AMC Kabuki

May 10, 2026
2:30 pm