Pulp
A first-generation college senior confronts the realities of generational trauma, while preparing an original piece for an upcoming violin audition.
Me & You
Tensions rise between an immigrant father and his first generation son as they try to connect with each other and deal with the weight of cultural expectations
Reina
A film depicting the clash between the expectations of immigrant parents and the non-traditional aspirations of their first-generation children. Reina is a talented Filipina artist who struggles to gain the acceptance of her mother after revealing she wants to go to art school instead of nursing school.
All American
In this modern, coming of age documentary, Naomi, Jojo and Arham grapple with economic divides, gender roles, and family dynamics while competing in the fastest growing high school sport in the country: girl’s wrestling.
Food for the Soul
A first-generation Nigerian American and her Black American partner must decide between being true to themselves or trying to live up to their families’ expectations.
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Julia Reyes, the precocious and strong-willed teenage daughter of first-generation Mexican immigrants, dreams of becoming a famous writer far away from Chicago and her more traditional parents, who wish she were more like her sister Olga, the platonic ideal of a Mexican daughter. However, when Olga is killed in a tragic accident, it is up to Julia to hold her family together. As Julia seeks to break free of her oppressive home, she tries to uncover her sister’s truth, and in the process gains a deep understanding of the wounds her family carries.
XING LONG
After many years, the two siblings Leo and Sara reunite for a final farewell dinner at the old family restaurant. One last chance to reflect on past memories before the restaurant is sold and closed for good.
Did You Eat Yet?
As Eunice prepares a meal for her mother, she struggles to navigate the blurred lines of what it means to be a “good daughter,” and the sacrifices that come with chasing your dreams.
Kain Tayo (Let's Eat)
Kain Tayo follows Rica Piquan, the owner of Pamilihan Pinoy Asian Groceries, one of only two Filipino markets in Tucson, Arizona. Born and raised in the Phillipines, Rica’s lifelong passion for cooking inspired her next dream, opening a Filipino restaurant. She plans to share her culture and passion by the end of the year. While managing her grocery store seven days a week and building her restaurant from the ground up, she still finds time to cook for her family every day. Seen through Rica’s journey and her daughter's eyes, the film explores the resilience of an immigrant story and the rich traditions of Filipino food and culture.