Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest

Shorts Collection: Animation

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Celebrate the artistry of animated film and its unique ability to tell meaningful stories in unexpected ways.

A daughter in the womb hears her mother sing to her. She starts to wonder what their life would be like and creates scenarios like buying a toy at the store, making food together and her mother doing her hair. But as the memories replay, we find that those memories were not all hugs and kisses.

The daughter cries to her mother, asking why she would ever do those things to her. But she soon starts to understand her mother. Although not fully forgiving her, she now understands that the love she had in the womb would never be the same as when she grows up.


Director Biography - Alexandra "Lexie" Orr



Alexandra “Lexie” Orr is a filmmaker who explores her identity and cultural upbringing through her work. As a mixed-heritage, queer individual, she has often felt caught between worlds, struggling with questions of belonging. Growing up in environments not entirely open to her background and sexuality, she has experienced rejection for both aspects of herself. For years, she grappled with others' expectations, questioning her own beliefs and sense of self.

Through art and storytelling, she has begun to discover her true self and find her voice. Creating visual and auditory representations of who she is has been revolutionary, allowing her to assert her identity without external judgment.

As an immigrant's daughter, she has felt pressured to conform, but her creative work allows her to connect authentically with herself. Her films are acts of self-discovery that will hopefully inspire others on similar paths. She aims to contribute to dialogues about identity, belonging, and authentic representation in media, challenging existing labels and creating new definitions for those like her. Through her work, she seeks to empower others to embrace their complex identities and find their own voices. Lexie is a digital arts instructor at the non-profit organization, Exceptional Children’s Foundation, and works with talented artists with disabilities.

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    0:08:40
  • Language
    English, Tagalog
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Alexandra "Lexie" Orr
  • Screenwriter
    Alexandra "Lexie" Orr
  • Producer
    Mindie Armas, Tyler Muñoz
  • Cast
    Marylou Orr, Morgan Crede, Caila Ting, Julia Wong, Alexandra "Lexie" Orr
  • Animator
    Rough Animation: Toni Rincon, Charlie Crespo, Lynn Tran, Adrian Leon, Jessica Song, Brenna Walker, Allandra C A Lekenila, Grace Kelly, Marcela Vidales, Jessica Valencia Gregorio, Sarah Jackson, Isaisas Matlala, Guadalupe Ixta, Justin Ni, Miriam Fuentas; Experimental Animation Lead: Bethany Larson; Experimental Animation: Bethany Larson, Toni Rincon, Charlie Crespo; Clean Up Animation: Alexandra "Lexie" Orr, Tyler Munoz, Sarah Roberts, Brenna Walker, Naomie Contreras, Fernanda Gonzalez
  • Production Design
    Concept Artist: Julie De Leon, Lance Klane Lopez-Gallardo, Ariel Nam; Character Design: Julie De Leon, Lance Klane Lopez-Gallardo, Lily 'Daikon' Nhan, Caitlin Potter; Background Lead: Ariel Nam; Background Artists: Kritika Mahure, Dara Lashia Lee, Carolyn Chan, Alice Li, Megan Alexandra, Stephanie Jimenez, Hanna Chou, Sayo Hayashi, Janice Lai, Matthew Rosas; Digital Imaging Technician: Kirby Penafiel; Color Script: Ariel Nam; cAMP Studio; Archival Digital Preservationist: Jason Tiangco, Gillian Gee
  • Composer
    Composer: Miki Jimenez; Editing/Compositing: Alexandra "Lexie" Orr
  • Sound Design
    Sound Designer: Anthony Nguyen,
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