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Compelling storytelling meets experimental film making in this block of thrilling and dark shorts. These films explore themes of loss, family, mental health, and disillusionment with unique tones and structures.
This screening features 8 films. Toggle between film descriptions by scrolling and clicking on the buttons on the top right.
When Eva accidentally shoots her fiancé, her parents decide to dispose of the body to protect her.
Director Biography - Zao Wang
Born into a family of filmmakers in Beijing, China, Zao Wang's journey took a turn when his family emigrated to Mississippi at the age of 14. There, he immersed himself in American TV to master the English language. Armed with degrees in physics and philosophy, Zao's original passion for visual storytelling eventually led him to NYU-Tisch, where he earned his MFA in Film Directing.
Informed by his own immigrant experience, Zao’s work in the genre space is elevated with his unique multicultural perspective, and often with a dash of dark humor. His films have premiered at Tribeca, Busan, Fantasporto, Fantasia, Yubari, and Palm Springs, among others. He won The Best Director Award at NBCUniversal Shorts Fest and received the Panavision New Filmmakers Grant.
- Year2024
- Runtime14 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Korean
- CountryUnited States
- PremierePacific Northwest
- Content WarningSuggested Violence
- Social Media
- DirectorZao Wang
- ScreenwriterZao Wang, Tom Toro, Carmiel Banasky
- ProducerJoyce Liu-Countryman, Louie Barretto, Zao Wang
- CastMargaret Cho, Kahyun Kim, Keong Sim
Compelling storytelling meets experimental film making in this block of thrilling and dark shorts. These films explore themes of loss, family, mental health, and disillusionment with unique tones and structures.
This screening features 8 films. Toggle between film descriptions by scrolling and clicking on the buttons on the top right.
When Eva accidentally shoots her fiancé, her parents decide to dispose of the body to protect her.
Director Biography - Zao Wang
Born into a family of filmmakers in Beijing, China, Zao Wang's journey took a turn when his family emigrated to Mississippi at the age of 14. There, he immersed himself in American TV to master the English language. Armed with degrees in physics and philosophy, Zao's original passion for visual storytelling eventually led him to NYU-Tisch, where he earned his MFA in Film Directing.
Informed by his own immigrant experience, Zao’s work in the genre space is elevated with his unique multicultural perspective, and often with a dash of dark humor. His films have premiered at Tribeca, Busan, Fantasporto, Fantasia, Yubari, and Palm Springs, among others. He won The Best Director Award at NBCUniversal Shorts Fest and received the Panavision New Filmmakers Grant.
- Year2024
- Runtime14 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Korean
- CountryUnited States
- PremierePacific Northwest
- Content WarningSuggested Violence
- Social Media
- DirectorZao Wang
- ScreenwriterZao Wang, Tom Toro, Carmiel Banasky
- ProducerJoyce Liu-Countryman, Louie Barretto, Zao Wang
- CastMargaret Cho, Kahyun Kim, Keong Sim
