Shorts: For the Boys [In-Person]

The growing pains of adolescence. The finality of the summer after high school graduation. The crushing weight of corporate life, the alternative struggles of self-employment, and an explosive midlife meltdown. Dissecting the Asian American crisis of masculinity in all its forms through the medium of cinema.

This shorts block will be followed by a Q&A with the following filmmakers:

  • Puberty for Humans: Wester Dane (Director) & Zach Zahorik and Justin Ricafort (Producers)
  • Walk on Water: Chris Zou (Director) & Piyu Somani and Peter DiProspero (Producers)
  • TAL (mask): Charlie Gilette (Director/Co-producer) & Wesley Han (Writer, Actor and Co-producer)

 

It will be moderated by AAIFF programmer Jackson Lee.

Tickets

In-Person
    • Date and Time

      Sunday, August 10 2025

      11:15 AM to 1:06 PM

    • Venue

      Regal Union Square - Auditorium 14

      850 Broadway
      New York, NY 10003

    Included Short Films

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