Did You Eat Yet?

As Eunice prepares a meal for her mother, she struggles to navigate the blurred lines of what it means to be a “good daughter,” and the sacrifices that come with chasing your dreams.

Directed by Alicia Qian
Produced by Tiffany Wan, Mir Lien, and Isabella Nicdao

Director’s Bio: Alicia Qian (she/they) is a 23 year old filmmaker and sound designer with an irrational love for audio, writing, and most of all, food. Growing up Chinese-American, food has always been a central part of how they connect with her peers and family. Alicia has directed and sound designed several shorts, some of which have aired on NPR and featured on Apple’s Best of 2021 Podcasts. “Did You Eat Yet?” is Alicia’s first budgeted short film.

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The Pursuit of Happiness

Oftentimes, people say that the one thing they want out of life is true happiness. This showcase features films about characters reflecting on where they are in life and whether or not they feel fulfilled. Within these stories, characters try to understand what choices they can make to pursue happiness within their life and current situation and if they are willing to take risks. From choosing a career despite parental disapproval, to searching for “the one” for marriage, to exploring new experiences despite societal expectations, to becoming a first time father, these stories demonstrate how the choices we make can shape how we go about finding what makes us feel happy and fulfilled in our lifetime.