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India—my nation—is being rebuilt. Her foundation is being laid on the imagined land that claims to be the birthplace of my grandmother’s God. In the mythology that she passed down to me during many summer nights, her God was magical, kind, imaginative and democratic—just like my India was supposed to be. But today, through its many retellings and reimaginings, the tale is being used as a political tool to manifest the violent desire of a Hindutva state. This film attempts to remember—as well as dream—a forgotten nation.

Directed By

Nehal Vyas

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Of the 24 million Asians living in the United States, about 2.3 million live in poverty. Many are working to overcome the economic hardships they encounter and achieve their American dream. But they face challenges along the way, from Asian immigrants grappling with language barriers to U.S.-born Asians navigating pathways to success.

Directed By

Neil Ruiz and Kimberly Arias

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Origami is a Japanese traditional art form of paper folding. This film explores the infinite possibilities of origami to bring life and wonder to the simplest material. Every aspect of the film is based on the skills and techniques used in actual origami art.

Directed By

Kei Kanamori

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The short explores the relationship between George, a man trapped inside a small bottle, and Chako, a young girl who is scared of her alcoholic father. She is poor, but resilient, and she lives with her cat.

Directed By

Daisuke Tsutsumi

Written By

Daisuke Tsutsumi, Akihiro Nishino

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After having an otherworldly vision, a spirited Indian-American boy convinces himself he’s the reincarnation of Krishna. Turns out he’s just gay.

Directed By

Nik Dodani

Written By

Nik Dodani

Cast

Aariq Manji, Pia Shah, Nardeep Khurmi, Sachin Bhatt, Anisha Adusumilli

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A newly immigrated Korean father goes into a deli trying to order food for his family– only with the help of a dictionary.

Directed By

Lee Han Eol

Written By

Lee Han Eol

Cast

So Yeon Kim, Leo K. Ahn, Chris S. Ahn, Chris Moyse

Description

When a gifted 9-year-old girl, Anuja (Sajda Pathan), who works in a garment factory in Delhi, India is offered a once-in-a-lifetime chance to attend school, she is forced to make a heart-wrenching decision that will determine her and her sister Palak’s (Ananya Shanbhag) fate.

Directed By

Adam J. Graves

Written By

Adam J. Graves

Cast

Sajda Pathan, Ananya Shanbhag, Nagesh Bhonsle, Gulshan Walia

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A Nepali mountaineer risks everything on a record-breaking Mount Everest climb to secure a brighter future for her daughters.

Directed By

Lucy Walker

Cast

Lhakpa Sherpa, Shiny Dijmarescu, Sunny Dijmarescu

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Jules is a drag artist in London who withdraws into himself and loses his career after a horrific attack. Months later, he recognizes one of his assailants in a gay sauna and quickly realizes he has the perfect opportunity to get revenge.

Directed By

Sam H. Freeman, Ng Choon Ping

Written By

Sam H. Freeman, Ng Choon Ping

Cast

Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, George MacKay, Antonia Clarke, Moe Bar-El

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In 2001, somewhere in rural India, two young brides get accidentally swapped on a train. In the ensuing chaos, they both encounter a host of colourful characters, resulting in hilarious and unexpected consequences.

Directed By

Kiran Rao

Written By

Biplab Goswami, Sneha Desai, Divy Nidhi Sharma

Cast

Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastav, Ravi Kishan, Chhaya Kadam

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