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Join us in reflecting on the past through these contemplative short films. Here, filmmakers explore experiences in retrospect through thoughtful narrative and documentary film making.
This screening features 10 films. Toggle between film descriptions by scrolling and clicking on the buttons on the top right.
Through intimate conversations, and 1930's home movies, SANSEDAI (三世代) explores themes of identity and belonging. It recalls the filmmaker’s 92-year-old grandmother’s journey during war WWII, migrating to a country that was once deemed an enemy, and what it means to be Japanese-American.
Director Biography – Kayli Kimura.
Kayli Kimura is a Japanese-American creative director, visual storyteller, and talent manager. Her work spans across various genres with a focus on non-fiction storytelling and musically-driven films. In addition to her directorial and cinematography work, Kayli worked in the camera department for a variety of commercials, TV shows, documentaries and music videos including projects for Netflix, Hulu, Food Network, PBS, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Telfar. Kayli is the creative director and manager for Queens, NY-born, Nigerian-American rapper, AKINYEMI. Kayli was born and raised in Boulder, CO and recently relocated to LA after living in NYC for almost 5 years. She graduated from Bowdoin College in Maine with majors in Sociology and Environmental Studies and a minor in Music.
Join us in reflecting on the past through these contemplative short films. Here, filmmakers explore experiences in retrospect through thoughtful narrative and documentary film making.
This screening features 10 films. Toggle between film descriptions by scrolling and clicking on the buttons on the top right.
Through intimate conversations, and 1930's home movies, SANSEDAI (三世代) explores themes of identity and belonging. It recalls the filmmaker’s 92-year-old grandmother’s journey during war WWII, migrating to a country that was once deemed an enemy, and what it means to be Japanese-American.
Director Biography – Kayli Kimura.
Kayli Kimura is a Japanese-American creative director, visual storyteller, and talent manager. Her work spans across various genres with a focus on non-fiction storytelling and musically-driven films. In addition to her directorial and cinematography work, Kayli worked in the camera department for a variety of commercials, TV shows, documentaries and music videos including projects for Netflix, Hulu, Food Network, PBS, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Telfar. Kayli is the creative director and manager for Queens, NY-born, Nigerian-American rapper, AKINYEMI. Kayli was born and raised in Boulder, CO and recently relocated to LA after living in NYC for almost 5 years. She graduated from Bowdoin College in Maine with majors in Sociology and Environmental Studies and a minor in Music.
