DisOrient Asian American Film Festival

Schedule:

Chasing Cambodia - Art House #1

An elite cyclist embarks on a journey to redefine his identity as a first-generation Cambodian American and honor his heritage as the son of refugees while balancing the roles of husband and father.

Easter Epic - Art House #1

On the evening of the 1987 ‘Easter Epic’ hockey playoff game, a young Cambodian girl grapples with her Canadian identity in a small town in rural Ontario.

Time: 11:00am - 12:47pm

ANXIOUS - Art House #2

A surreal dark comedy following Ruby through an anxiety attack into the rabbit hole of her mind, meeting versions of herself who take over her life. This quirky, whirlwind fashion film is set against the colorful backdrops of Little Saigon and Little India in Orange County, California.

PARAMITA - Art House #2

A poetic, memoir-style reflection and prayer that chronicles Prajna Paramita Choudhury's 25-year journey of coming out to her traditional Bangladeshi mother. Through intimate and tender storytelling, the film offers a meditative spiritual experience, showcasing how Prajna connects with Buddhist practices and nature to foster intergenerational healing. Paramita captures the quiet power of this deeply personal journey, inviting viewers into a space of empathy and reflection.

Time: 11:10am - 1:45pm

Shorts Program: Queering The Narrative - Art House #1

- I Am

- Anywhere the Wind Blows

- Elijah

- Next of Kin

- Clementine

- Don't Forget Me

- August and Ebony

Time: 1:00 - 3:40pm

Shorts Program: Bridging The Gap - Art House #2

- Earboy

- Crossing The Desert

- Newspapers

- The Metamorphosis Project

- Frog

- Golden Garden Takeout

Time: 1:55 - 4:10pm

Shorts Program: Finding Your Place - Art House #1

- Ān-dé-lǔ

- im in love with edgar allan poe

- Introducing Mimi

- Icing on Her Cake

- Counting Days

- Check Please

Time: 4:00 - 5:40pm

Mama Dancers - Art House #2

Six diverse professional dancers navigate the dance of life as they balance the rhythms of motherhood and their demanding careers, unveiling the joys, struggles, and triumphs of pursuing their dreams.

Time: 4:30 - 5:55pm

Centerpiece Film - Moloka’i Bound - Theater #1

Kainoa De Silva, a Hawaiian man on parole, is determined to reconnect with his family, especially his adolescent son Jonathan, after years of incarceration. However, adjusting to a normal life in Hawai‘i proves challenging, and Kainoa often makes mistakes despite his good intentions. His journey is one of reconciliation and redemption, as he strives to prove himself worthy of his family and his native heritage.

Time: 6:05 - 8:30pm

Centerpiece Film - Moloka’i Bound - Theater #2

Kainoa De Silva, a Hawaiian man on parole, is determined to reconnect with his family, especially his adolescent son Jonathan, after years of incarceration. However, adjusting to a normal life in Hawai‘i proves challenging, and Kainoa often makes mistakes despite his good intentions. His journey is one of reconciliation and redemption, as he strives to prove himself worthy of his family and his native heritage.

Time: 6:10 - 8:30pm

Shorts Program: Fil Am Family - Art House #2

- Three Ates and a Wedding

- Te Seguiré a la Oscuridad

- Dear Watsonville

- Lola

- BECAUSE OF YOU: A History of Kilawin Kolektibo

- Painted Ones

Time: 8:45 - 10:55pm

Shorts Program: Offbeat and Innovative - Art House #1

- Mannequin

- Mirage

- Kumar Kumar

- Inheritors

- Sorry For Your Cost

- Song for No One

Time:  8:55 - 10:50pm