Women of Wonders Film Fest - Short program #1

SHORTS PROGRAM #1  6:00 PM

Held by Audrey Billups

Held is a sonic, visual and poetic experience of the ocean as a feminine force; mother, lover, bringer of food, comfort, soul nourishment and wonder. When we are Held, we remember the power of water and the magnetic draw of soul to sea.

Roots and Wings: Parisa Parnian by Lisa Yadao, Michelle Sampior, Irene Yadao

Iranian-American multi-disciplinary visual artist and culinary creative behind Savage Taste, Parisa Parnian hosted pop-up dinners in Los Angeles that not only illuminated Persian cuisine but also brought together the LGBTQ community.

Two One Two by Shira Avni

Two One Two combines shimmering clay on glass animation with personal archives in this deeply intimate, experimental animated documentary love letter to motherhood, parenting on the spectrum, and two headed monsters everywhere.

Roots and Wings: Irene Yoo by Lisa Yadao, Michelle Sampior, Irene Yadao

Chef, recipe developer, writer, culinary historian and founder of Yooeating Irene Yoo, whose pop-ups in New York offered a decidedly new take on Korean home cooking and street food.

Thirstygirl by Alexandra Qin

On a road trip with her younger sister, Charlie struggles to hide a secret sex addiction.

Last Date by Andrea Zile Bish

After her boyfriend proposes, a young woman sets out to take care of one teeny weeny thing - divorcing her estranged husband.

KAD by Katharin Mraz

KAD (Korean Adoptee) is a "day in the life" coming of age story about Kate Davison, a Korean Adoptee.

Hemorrhage by Ruth Hayes

Animated agit-prop: against the end of Roe and the evisceration of women’s rights to choose.

Knots by Anna Lytton

5...6...7...8 by Taylor Gruver Carmichael

Four middle-aged friends take a hip hop dance class in an effort to regain their self-confidence.

Pidgin Kauai Style by Erica Byers

Four women candidly discuss regional aspects of Pidgin and share their personal experiences and stories about how speaking Pidgin is a source of pride for them and their community.

Made possible thanks to the generous support of University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa SEED IDEAS