PROGRAM THREE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Showtime 7:30 p.m.
Visual Communications @ The Union Center for the Arts
120 Judge John Aiso Street • Basement Level • Los Angeles Little Tokyo
(Formerly North San Pedro St., between First and Temple Sts. FREE Parking; Enter at Lot #7)

THE NIGHT BEFORE FPAC
L.A.’s very own Asian Pacific American media arts center, Visual Communications, hosts a special “FPAC Eve” showing of new works. Come meet the artists! Learn about all the attractions in store for FPAC Fiesta Weekend! And other surprises!
J.C. AND THE LIVING DEAD
(Philippines, 2003) Dir: Jed Escueta, Leo Saño
"Sk8r Jesus" will not let anything (and we mean anything) get in the way of
hooking up with his blond-haired Mary M.—even if that means blowing away the
zombies who come crashing the party…
Video, 6 min., color, stop-motion
WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
(USA, 2004) Dir: Anne Ramis
Weapons come in many forms. From guns, to media, and even ourselves, this experimental film explores different forms of violence and mass destruction through a compelling collage of visuals, symbols, and sounds.
Video, 3 min., color, experimental
CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET?
(USA, 2004) Dir: Jay Esguerra
A true coming-of-age narrative as seen through the eyes of a queer Asian youth who comes to terms with religion, sexual identity, and growing up.
Video, 5 min., color, documentary
MOTHERS (Nanay)
(USA, 2005) Dir: Clarissa de los Reyes
Left alone with the infant she cares for, a Filipina nanny attempts to recapture her lost motherhood — an urge that causes an unthinkable act.
Video, 5 min., black/white, narrative
RED SAGA
(Philippines, 2004) Dir: Gabriela Krista Dalena
Children of the land faithfully guard the last harvest from thieves. This poetic film offers a glimpse into the protracted peasants’ revolution and the passion and pain that paint the countryside red.
Video, 16 min., color, experimental

RESILIENCE
(USA, 2004) Dir: Marc Fajardo
In this disturbing tale of child molestation, fear and confusion troubles a young girl after repeated encounters from her uncle. Facing potentially life-long emotional scars, she finds a positive outlet to deal with her misfortune.
Video, 6 min., color

 
my break ups into a million pieces
(USA, 2005) Dir: Amir Motlagh
my break ups into a million pieces observes a young woman’s migration to Southern California after her famous father’s death. Directed by Amir Motlagh and written by Lilledeshan Bose, my break up… offers an exploration of personal and spiritual identity, death, romantic relationships and the myth of Americana from an Asian perspective.
Video, 16 min., color, documentary
VOID
(USA, 2005) Dir: Patrick Epino
In a culture of quick fixes, a sad guy tries to get happy—and so does everyone else.
Video, 5 min., color, experimental
SUSPENSION
(USA, 2005) Dir: Rhianne Paz Bergado
Bergamonte High School is a quiet place, filled with bustling students, neatly kept uniforms, and bake sales. Natalie Cordia is about to change all that. Class President Kara LeBlanc is in an uproar over the new batch of students from the wrong side of the tracks. Natalie can’t help but feel different, she defies Kara by befriending the class outcast, and refusing to conform to the uniform code. Natalie makes powerful allies that protect her, but can they protect her from her greatest enemy? Natalie struggles to accept her identity as a teenager, but matters get worse. Natalie will have to accept herself and face Kara’s evil plans.
Video, 27 min., color, narrative
PARK, PARK (Artist: The Mighty Sweet)
(USA, 2005) Dir: Rik Cordero
It’s little Hunter’s birthday and everyone is celebrating. However, when an unexpected guest shows up, Dad fears the worst. With its light melody and dreamy atmosphere, PARK PARK riffs on how the prescription drug industry misleads consumers into fearing their own mortality in order to sell more pills.
Video, 4 min., color, music video