Schedule of the Event:

March 7, 2025

Opening Night Film Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song In Movement Theater #1

A sweeping documentary that follows the life of 84-year-old artist-activist Nobuko Miyamoto and her work that changed Asian America forever. After decades of groundbreaking cultural work that unites communities and sets the bar for Asian American storytelling, Miyamoto reflects on a life that has bridged coasts, industries, families, and history. Featuring rare archival footage, NOBUKO MIYAMOTO: A SONG IN MOVEMENT is a story of a changing community told through the singular life of one of its most beloved storytellers.

Time: 6:00 - 8:15pm

Location: Art House Eugene Theater #1, 492 E. 13th Avenue Eugene, OR

Opening Night Film Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement Theater #2

A sweeping documentary that follows the life of 84-year-old artist-activist Nobuko Miyamoto and her work that changed Asian America forever. After decades of groundbreaking cultural work that unites communities and sets the bar for Asian American storytelling, Miyamoto reflects on a life that has bridged coasts, industries, families, and history. Featuring rare archival footage, NOBUKO MIYAMOTO: A SONG IN MOVEMENT is a story of a changing community told through the singular life of one of its most beloved storytellers.

Time: 6:05 - 8:15pm

Location: Art House Eugene Theater #2, 492 E. 13th Avenue Eugene, OR

Opening Night Catered Reception - The Shedd Institute - for Passholders and Opening Night Film Ticketholders

Exclusive admission for all pass holders and audiences with tickets to the Opening Night Film, "Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement."

Enjoy a live musical performance by Nobuko Miyamoto and Derek Nakamoto and meet many of the attending filmmakers who will be doing Q&A's after their films throughout the weekend. Discuss films with other cinephiles over delicious bites and beverages.

Time: 9:00 - 11:30pm

Location: The Shedd Institute, 868 High Street Eugene, OR

March 8, 2025

Chasing Cambodia - Art House #1

An elite cyclist embarks on a journey to redefine his identity as a first-generation Cambodian American and honor his heritage as the son of refugees while balancing the roles of husband and father.

Easter Epic - Art House #1

On the evening of the 1987 ‘Easter Epic’ hockey playoff game, a young Cambodian girl grapples with her Canadian identity in a small town in rural Ontario.

Time: 11:00am - 12:47pm

ANXIOUS - Art House #2

A surreal dark comedy following Ruby through an anxiety attack into the rabbit hole of her mind, meeting versions of herself who take over her life. This quirky, whirlwind fashion film is set against the colorful backdrops of Little Saigon and Little India in Orange County, California.

PARAMITA - Art House #2

A poetic, memoir-style reflection and prayer that chronicles Prajna Paramita Choudhury's 25-year journey of coming out to her traditional Bangladeshi mother. Through intimate and tender storytelling, the film offers a meditative spiritual experience, showcasing how Prajna connects with Buddhist practices and nature to foster intergenerational healing. Paramita captures the quiet power of this deeply personal journey, inviting viewers into a space of empathy and reflection.

Time: 11:10am - 1:45pm

Shorts Program: Queering The Narrative - Art House #1

- I Am

- Anywhere the Wind Blows

- Elijah

- Next of Kin

- Clementine

- Don't Forget Me

- August and Ebony

Time: 1:00 - 3:40pm

Shorts Program: Bridging The Gap - Art House #2

- Earboy

- Crossing The Desert

- Newspapers

- The Metamorphosis Project

- Frog

- Golden Garden Takeout

Time: 1:55 - 4:10pm

Shorts Program: Finding Your Place - Art House #1

- ?n-dé-l?

- im in love with edgar allan poe

- Introducing Mimi

- Icing on Her Cake

- Counting Days

- Check Please

Time: 4:00 - 5:40pm

Mama Dancers - Art House #2

Six diverse professional dancers navigate the dance of life as they balance the rhythms of motherhood and their demanding careers, unveiling the joys, struggles, and triumphs of pursuing their dreams.

Time: 4:30 - 5:55pm

Centerpiece Film - Moloka’i Bound - Theater #1

Kainoa De Silva, a Hawaiian man on parole, is determined to reconnect with his family, especially his adolescent son Jonathan, after years of incarceration. However, adjusting to a normal life in Hawai‘i proves challenging, and Kainoa often makes mistakes despite his good intentions. His journey is one of reconciliation and redemption, as he strives to prove himself worthy of his family and his native heritage.

Time: 6:05 - 8:30pm

Centerpiece Film - Moloka’i Bound - Theater #2

Kainoa De Silva, a Hawaiian man on parole, is determined to reconnect with his family, especially his adolescent son Jonathan, after years of incarceration. However, adjusting to a normal life in Hawai‘i proves challenging, and Kainoa often makes mistakes despite his good intentions. His journey is one of reconciliation and redemption, as he strives to prove himself worthy of his family and his native heritage.

Time: 6:10 - 8:30pm

Shorts Program: Fil Am Family - Art House #2

- Three Ates and a Wedding

- Te Seguiré a la Oscuridad

- Dear Watsonville

- Lola

- BECAUSE OF YOU: A History of Kilawin Kolektibo

- Painted Ones

Time: 8:45 - 10:55pm

Shorts Program: Offbeat and Innovative - Art House #1

- Mannequin

- Mirage

- Kumar Kumar

- Inheritors

- Sorry For Your Cost

- Song for No One

Time:  8:55 - 10:50pm

March 9, 2025

Shorts Program: Appreciating Animation - Art House #2

- bé h?ng (little persimmon)

- CONFERENCE OF THE MOTHS

- Detours Ahead

- DUSK

- re:connection

- Have I Swallowed Your Dreams

- Ngau Kahua

- Whispers of Colors

Time: 11:00am - 12:15pm

Between Pictures: The Lens of Tamio Wakayama - Art House #1

Between Pictures: The Lens of Tamio Wakayama explores the artistic journey of B.C. born photographer Tamio Wakayama, who, after being interned during WWII, faced his racialized identity by joining the Student NonViolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) during the 1960s American civil rights movement. He mastered dark room photography and gained courage to address his family's experiences with racism. In Vancouver, he documented the disappearing experiences of the Japanese Canadian community. Featuring nine artists, activists, and friends, the documentary highlights Wakayama's legacy and connects his work to Vancouver's early art activism and its links to the civil rights movement, shaping Asian Canadian identity politics.

Time: 11:10am - 12:55pm

We Never Left - Art House #2

Set during the Lebanese revolution, WE NEVER LEFT portrays a heart-wrenching duality between Beirut and New York, an impassioned testament to the Lebanese diaspora’s unrequited but irrepressible love for their homeland.

Time: 12:25 - 2:20pm

Shorts Program: Reflections - Art House #1

- Just Kids

- Isao

- Places We Knew

- DALE

- Beauty of Sorrow

- Jin

- INFINITY!

- Desync

Time: 1:10 - 3:20pm

The Empathizer - Art House #2

In the aftermath of the Vietnam War, millions of Vietnamese immigrants fled their beloved country to rebuild their lives all over the world. Nearly fifty years later, hundreds of children of these refugees have permanently returned to the motherland out of a curiosity and desire to experience the current country that their parents still mourn.

Time: 2:40 - 4:10pm

Heartstorm - Art House #1

Inspired by the performances at an open mic event, a young woman goes on a cathartic journey through memory and imagination. A self-love story of discovery, acceptance, and the transformative power of art.

Time: 3:40 - 5:45pm

Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America - Art House #2

Explore the impact of Ethnic Studies in redefining narratives and serving Asian American communities. From its inception at UC Berkeley and San Francisco State to current movements, the film documents Asian American activism and the push for Ethnic Studies to combat anti-Asian hate.

Time: 4:30 - 5:55pm

Closing Night Film Home Court - Theater #1

An inspiring, coming of age documentary about Ashley Chea--a Cambodian American basketball phenom from CA. While Ashley's parents work long hours at their donut shop, Ashley is honing her skills on the court. An uplifting story about the value of community, retaining familial and cultural bonds and the grit and perservernce to follow a dream.

Time: 6:05 - 8:15pm

Closing Night Film Home Court - Theater #2

An inspiring, coming of age documentary about Ashley Chea--a Cambodian American basketball phenom from CA. While Ashley's parents work long hours at their donut shop, Ashley is honing her skills on the court. An uplifting story about the value of community, retaining familial and cultural bonds and the grit and perservernce to follow a dream.

Time: 6:15 - 8:15pm

Closing Night Awards Gala - Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art - for Passholders and Ticketholders of "Home Court"

After an amazing weekend together bonding over great films, let's enjoy some delicious bites and beverages and continue our conversations. We want to hear about the films that surprised you and those that resonated with you. It's your chance to personally convey your appreciation to the ultra-talented DisOrient 2025 filmmakers for the special way that they give life to our experiences and voices. Get photos with your favorite filmmakers. You've also got time to get answers to your final film questions before we announce the festival award nominees and winners of DisOrient 2025. Categories are Best Animation, Best Short Doc, Best Short Narrative, Best Feature Doc, Best Feature Narrative, and the Jason D. Mak Award for Social Justice.

Time: 9:00 - 11:00pm

Location: Art Museum on UO Campus, 1430 Johnson Lane Eugene, OR

Date: March 7-9, 2025

Locations:
Art House, 492 East 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401
The Shedd Institute, 868 High Street Eugene, OR
Art Museum on UO Campus, 1430 Johnson Lane Eugene, OR

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