2024 BAAFF Shorts programs

SHORTS PROGRAMS - VIRTUAL ACCESS DETAILS

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All Shorts Program available on-demand from

Friday, October 18, 2024, 7:30PM until Sunday, October 27, 2024

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Shorts Programs

All Shorts Program available to on-demand in the U.S. from Friday, October 18, 7:30PM until Sunday, October 27, 2024. Content will be available to view until Monday, October 28, 12:00PM. The content must be started within the designated viewing window. Once started, you have up to 24 hrs to finish playing the content or until the end of the viewing window – whichever comes first.

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Various Filmmakers | 87 Mins

virtual on-demand

Coinciding with BAAFF’s 16th anniversary, discover “Bittersweet 16,” an inspiring collection of films that reflect the trials, tribulations, transformative experiences and yes…growing pains of young adults. READ MORE >>

Coconut Directed by Cathy Ngo 
MIKE Directed by Duc Anh Nguyen 
When I Die Directed by Syuen Chia 
29 Hour Famine Directed by Etzu Shaw 
Marahoro Directed by Sofía Rodríguez Pizero 
Dive into the Blue Directed by Ge Gao

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Various Filmmakers | 81 Mins

premiering in-person

virtual on-demand

Bridging Two Worlds delves into relationships that transcend geographical, generational, and communal boundaries, uniting us in shared universal truths. READ MORE >>

Seoul Switch Directed by Liann Kaye
Balik/Bayan Directed by Paula Kiley
What is the Criteria? Directed by Aneesa Khan Kneading Love Directed by Jonathan Lue 
Confused Blood
Directed by James Cutler 
Kowloon! Directed by Mona Xia & Erin Ramirez

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Various Filmmakers | 56 Mins

virtual on-demand

Childhood Wonders is a heartwarming block of family-friendly stories where young explorers set out to learn and marvel at the world around them. READ MORE >>

Blue Hour Directed by Esther Um
The Qingming Kid Directed by Austin Chen 
Freddie Directed by Maya Chang 
For Roy Directed by Vivian Cheung 
re: connection Directed by Kristina Tran
The Unreachable Star Directed by Sharon S. Park

shorts program

Various Filmmakers | 84 Mins

virtual on-demand

A potent mix of horror and comedy, “Don’t Tell Your Parents” will have you screaming with laughter! READ MORE >>

Stitched Directed by Lorena Lourenco
SHÉ (Snake) Directed by Renee Zhan 
Lullaby Directed by Chi Thai 
Learning English Directed by Jean Liu 
A Family Guide to Hunting (form) Directed by Zao Wang 
Mosquito Lady Directed by Kristine Gerolaga

shorts program

Various Filmmakers | 77 Mins

virtual on-demand

Not Your Model Minority showcases compelling tales of Asian Americans courageously standing up to challenge injustice. READ MORE >>

Asian Bitches Speak Directed by Janet Chen Ma 
VS Directed by Jole Sanchez
Ān-dé-lǔ Directed by Alan He 
The Well Directed by Philip Miles Orduna & Sarah Young 
Fighting Back Directed by Xiaoying Su 
Buzz Cut Directed by Kiersten Villanueva

shorts program

Various Filmmakers | 72 Mins

premiering in-person

virtual on-demand

A staple of every BAAFF season, Oh, Queer is a self-expression and complexities of identity beyond orientation. READ MORE >>

Really Good Driver Directed by Alex Song-Xia 
hi ading
 Directed by Dinaly Tran
Fish Boy Directed by Christopher Yip 
sub- Directed by Nicole Tay
It was Love to Me Directed by Raza Rizvi
Wouldn’t Make it Any Other Way Directed by Hao Zhou