Diana

Diana arrives in California as a recent immigrant through a fraudulent marriage with American Rick. During a sleepless night, she encounters the compassionate neighbor Sally and quickly forms a connection with her. Months later, Sally overhears a heated argument between Diana and Rick from their apartment. With her attempts to contact Diana going unanswered, Sally calls the police who arrive and arrest Rick. When asked why she wouldn’t press charges against Rick, Diana feels the need to confide in Sally, revealing the truth about her marriage.

Directed by Luo-Bing Pan
Produced by Cathy Ni and Zhedan Max Deng

Director’s Bio: Luo-Bing Pan is a writer-director and cinematographer from Shenzhen, China. Their creative endeavors often revolve around exploring themes of cultural conflict, queer experience, and womanhood through storytelling which strikes a chord on both personal and universal levels. Currently based in Los Angeles, Luo-Bing is a recent Directing B.A. graduate from UCLA’s Film and Television program.

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Queer (Be)longing

Everyone wants to find their people. Humans crave connection and intimacy whether searching for a friendship or a romantic relationship. Sometimes, we find lifelong partners and friends. Other times, we’re left wanting more time, more depth, more people, just more. The desire for belonging and acceptance is universal across genders, sexualities, and countries but is uniquely felt by those with marginalized identities such as LGBTQ+ people. These films capture the heartache and frustration of seeking acceptance and love, contrasted with the joy and relief when you find someone who cares for you deeply.