AAPI Short Films Fest

Screening of works from six local AAPI filmmakers with a panel discussion. Hosted with Pan-Asian Voices & Experiences (PAVE) of NC.

About the filmmakers:

Howard Affandi was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia. He’s currently a sophomore undergraduate student at UNCSA School of Filmmaking, focusing in producing.

Paul Byun is a Korean American filmmaker and commercial video producer based in Greensboro, N.C. His portfolio includes video projects for commercial clients, nonprofit organizations and artists. Paul’s passion projects include his travels across the world.

Sachi Dely is an artist, filmmaker and actor based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Sachi came to the United States as a refugee from Vietnam in 2002. Her childhood experience and Montagnard Bunong culture are the foundation of her work.

Stefan Kei DiMuzio was born and raised in Tokyo, and traveled to N.C. every summer break with his family. He eventually moved to Greensboro to study film, which led to a career in project management, music, and photography.

Richie Iden is an editor and filmmaker currently attending UNCSA. Richie was adopted from Seoul, South Korea at 6-months-old and has lived in West Virginia ever since. Richie wishes to connect with other adoptees through films and shared experiences through culture.

Minh Ngo hails from Hanoi, Vietnam, where he was born and raised for 15 years before moving to Hawaii for high school, then England for his first year of college. He’s wanted to be a filmmaker since he was 5. Now a student at UNCSA, Minh feels infinitely grateful to be given an opportunity to realize his dream.