PBS Short Film Festival 2023 | PBS Short Film Festival

Jess dela Merced Speaks on the Inspiration Behind ‘Phony’

by Madeleine Fernando | July 12, 2021

In "Phony," Director Jess dela Merced envelops her own experience as an Asian American woman confronting imposter syndrome.

Nakamura and Boch Reflect on 'Atomic Cafe: The Noisiest Corner in J-Town'

by Grace Hwang Lynch | July 12, 2021

Directors Tad Nakamura and Akira Boch examine the inspiration and cultural legacy behind "Atomic Cafe: The Noisiest Corner in J-Town."

'Chef Steven': Serving a Community with Food and Dignity

by Amy Oden | July 12, 2021

Director Amy Oden sits down with Baltimore chef Steven Allbright to talk about his mission of paying it forward to those in need.

Falling in Love with 'The Love Bugs'

by POV | July 12, 2021

Directors Maria Clinton and Allison Otto take us through the process of creating "The Love Bugs."

'Without a Whisper': A Conversation with Director Katsitsionni Fox

by Vision Media Maker | July 12, 2021

Filmmaker Katsitsionni Fox discusses representation of Native communities and the profound influence the women in her life have had in her film "Without a Whisper."

Sai Selvarajan Highlights Emotional Immigrant Stories in 'Coup D'etat Math'

by Heather Leighton | Reel South | July 12, 2021

Director Sai Selvarajan discusses “Coup d'etat Math,” a film depicting the ubiquitous struggles many immigrants endure.