CIRCA: Queer Asian Elders On Screen

Queer Asian cinema has always been part of the tapestry of American cinema, from works like Alice Wang’s Saving Face to the Daniels’ Everything Everywhere All At Once. Beyond the blockbuster films, independent filmmakers have been pushing forward the stories that document the lived experiences of our community.

"Queer Asian Elders On Screen" is a curated selection of short films from Cambodia to East LA that highlight the stories of queer Asian elders. The featured filmmakers represent the diverse tapestry of stories that exist in the Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi community that go beyond the trauma, the tropes, and the idea that our cultures clash with our LGBTQ+ identity. The goal is to represent the stories of our elders, true and fictional, that have always existed in history, even if not formally captured on film.

The post-screening panel with the award-winning filmmakers Mars Verrone, Tabitha Payne, Sundeep Morrison, and Patrick Lee will be moderated by the co-founder of the Asian American Journalist Association’s LGBTQ affinity group, Jireh Deng.