The seven shorts in this program showcase the talent of Filipino American filmmakers and the stories told through their unique lens. This program is curated to commemorate and honor the life of Asian American Showcase colleague Johnathan Laxamana and his work within the Filipino Community and the Chicago Filipino American Film Festival. Program: BLEACHED (2011, dir. Jess dela Merced, 15 min.), PHONY (2020, dir. Jess dela Merced, 9 min.), LONELY AFTERNOON (2020, dir. Kyle Credo, 14 min.), WHITE LADY (2020, dir. Marc Yungco, 7 min.), PARTY FAVORS (2023, dir. Yasmine Gomez, 12 min.), WHEN YOU LEFT ME ON THAT BOULEVARD (pictured, 2022, dir. Kayla Abuda Galang, 13 min.), and NO PLACE LIKE KASAMA (2021, dir. Kerri Pang, 37 min.). Director Kerri Pang scheduled to attend.