Daly City

An Indonesian boy and his mother attend a church potluck and lie about their dish.

Directed by Nick Hartanto
Produced by Klara Peterson and Anton Vicente Kliot

Director’s Bio: Nick Hartanto is an Indonesian-American filmmaker based in New York. His short film, “The Dishwasher,” which he co-directed, was awarded a Special Jury Mention at Tribeca 2019 and was then acquired by HBO Max. His next film, “Atrophy,” a genre bending story about his mother’s fight to recover from a stroke, premiered at Fantasia 2021 and toured the genre festival circuit, winning Best Performance at Brooklyn Horror and North Bend Film Festivals. Also a skilled Cinematographer, he shot the Adult Swim series “Hot Package.“ He was recently a guest speaker at the A4 Film & Media Townhall.

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A Sweet Treat

Sometimes life gets the best of you—you get caught in a lie, parents become too overbearing, or things just are not going your way—and you need a sweet treat to get you through the day. It may not solve everything, but it serves as a reminder that life in the present moment is not completely terrible. In the same way these characters soothe their worries with something delicious, may this showcase serve as a little treat for your viewing experience.

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