MIGHTY ASIAN MOVIEMAKING MARATHON SHORTS PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

IN–THEATRE SCREENING IV - CINEPLEX ODEON THEATRE 10

LIVE SUN NOV 6, 3:45PM

LITTLE MANILA

13 min • 2022 • Canada • English, Tagalog • Drama

A Vancouver-based travel agent tries to recreate her ill Filipino housemaid’s childhood home before she dies.

ARTHUR RODGER ‘HARLEY’ MARANAN is a Vancouver-based film writer, director, and composer from Manila, Philippines. His storytelling focuses on defining— and redefining—the roles of Asians in the modern world, told through his unique Filipino blend of humor and drama.

DIRECTOR | WRITER Arthur Rodger ‘Harley’ Maranan PRODUCERS Wai Sun Cheng, Aileen Wu

OLLIE BEAR

1:30 min • 2022 • Canada • English • Family

Four-year-old Oliver spends every afternoon with his Lola. Get a glimpse into his world and adventures, as we discover his Ollie Bear origins. Best enjoyed with a pack of rice crackers.

MIKA BANTOG is a Filipino/Japanese actor and creative from Vancouver, British Columbia. Ollie Bear is her first film, which she wrote and directed for MAMM17. Inspired by her younger cousin Oliver, Mika hopes the film is a reminder to rediscover and embrace your inner Ollie Bear.

DIRECTOR | WRITER Mika Bantog PRODUCER Shakil Jessa

FOR ROY

12 min • 2022 • Canada • English • Drama, Family

Legend says, folding a thousand paper cranes will give a person one wish. For young Celeste, it was for her dying father to be there on her birthday. Using the power of imagination and the art of origami, she grapples with the reality of losing her father in the hospice.

VIVIAN CHEUNG is an emerging Chinese-Canadian female filmmaker born and raised in Vancouver, B.C.. She made her directorial debut with her 10-minute short, "FOR ROY", which earned her Best First Time Director and People’s Choice Best Short at the 17th Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon competition.

DIRECTOR | WRITER Vivian Cheung PRODUCERS Ian Tan, Donna Cheung

DANIEL “JUN HO” LEE

1:14 min • 2022 • Canada • English, Korean • Drama

In a short montage-like film, Jun Ho, a young Korean boy immigrates to Canada with his family. To better fit into the new country, he changes his name to “Daniel.” The film shows his acceptance with his new name over the years and how he’s come to still keep his Korean name a part of his identity.

KEVIN (JIN KWAN) KIM is a Korean-Canadian editor/director from Vancouver, B.C. whose work has been recognized worldwide, playing at festivals from Germany to Ireland. His work is often rhythmic and emotional, finding the most powerful connections between shots. He values collaboration and aims to tell stories based around minority communities.

DIRECTOR | WRITER Kevin Jin Kwan Kim PRODUCER Anastasia Itkina

THE MESS WE’RE IN

10:30 min • 2022 • Canada • English, Cantonese • Drama

On the cusp of finding her future, Dara lives at home with her hoarder mother May. When Dara’s friend Liz visits from out of town, she’s inspired to try moving to another city. Moving on isn’t easy though, as we witness the gravity that keeps Dara in one place.

From Richmond, B.C., JAMIE is an emerging director, writer, and filmmaker of Hong Kong descent. Her work aims to explore the nuances in how human connection is pursued, built, or undone. She hopes to tell stories that represent honest depictions of life, all while building empathy through better BIPOC representation.

DIRECTOR | WRITER Jamie Lam PRODUCERS Jamie Lam, Nadine Widjaja