Elaine Nguyen (M.F.A. ‘24) will show her film “Jade: Protection & Permanence” at the 25th anniversary of APAture’s Film Festival: Return.

The theme for this year is return. From the Palestinian right to return, the call for Indigenous Land Back, the various migrant histories and struggle for justice in our Pacific Islander and Asian communities, and the returns we face in our own personal lives: What does the idea of return mean to you? Where and to whom are you returning?

The Film Festival, curated by David Cao and Lehua Taitano, features Jalena Keane-Lee with Angelique Kalani Axelrode, Joyce Keokham, Sophia E. Perez, Teao Sense and Elaine Nguyen. The films presented explore cultural knowledge and belonging through a variety of different lenses: educational shows and music videos that foreground the lived experience of the AAPI diaspora, poignant reflections on cultural belonging and embodiment, and a documentary that highlights Indigenous Hawaiians’ righteous struggles for self-determination.

Hosted by Kearny Street Workshop, the APAture’s Film Festival will be held at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco on October 22, 6 pm – 9 pm.

Tickets are available for purchase here.