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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.
Emily returns home to attend her cousin’s wedding. In this jovial setting, she struggles to confront the source of her past trauma.
Director Biography - Jinsui Song
Jinsui Song is a Chinese filmmaker based in Los Angeles. She recently graduated from the MFA Directing program at the University of California, Los Angeles and holds a BFA in Screenwriting from Beijing Film Academy. Her work has been featured on AMC+ and screened at the Cairo International Film Festival, First International Film Festival, among others.
Growing up in Shenzhen, a metropolis in Southeastern China, she struggled between traditional Cantonese values and modern aspirations. She endeavors to create films about women, in particular Chinese women, and the many facets of their womanhood.
Director Statement
It all began four years ago when my mother sent me a picture—a wedding photo of my cousin. Since that day, I never stopped thinking: what would’ve happened if I were there? What would I have done? What would I have said? Would he have been able to recognize me? I don’t know.
Even though "Something Blue" is about my personal sexual trauma, I didn’t want to simply make an “issue film”. With the support of Panavision New Filmmaker Program, I endeavored to make a film as complex as the women around me. This film is a portrait of these women, particularly Cantonese Chinese women. I hope this film can let us all know: we are not alone.
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.
Emily returns home to attend her cousin’s wedding. In this jovial setting, she struggles to confront the source of her past trauma.
Director Biography - Jinsui Song
Jinsui Song is a Chinese filmmaker based in Los Angeles. She recently graduated from the MFA Directing program at the University of California, Los Angeles and holds a BFA in Screenwriting from Beijing Film Academy. Her work has been featured on AMC+ and screened at the Cairo International Film Festival, First International Film Festival, among others.
Growing up in Shenzhen, a metropolis in Southeastern China, she struggled between traditional Cantonese values and modern aspirations. She endeavors to create films about women, in particular Chinese women, and the many facets of their womanhood.
Director Statement
It all began four years ago when my mother sent me a picture—a wedding photo of my cousin. Since that day, I never stopped thinking: what would’ve happened if I were there? What would I have done? What would I have said? Would he have been able to recognize me? I don’t know.
Even though "Something Blue" is about my personal sexual trauma, I didn’t want to simply make an “issue film”. With the support of Panavision New Filmmaker Program, I endeavored to make a film as complex as the women around me. This film is a portrait of these women, particularly Cantonese Chinese women. I hope this film can let us all know: we are not alone.
