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“FIL-AM,” a coming-of-age short film by Filipino American filmmaker Ralph Torrefranca, is set to have its Oregon premiere at the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival at the Art House Theater on March 15.
Based on a true story, the short film follows Jonah, a 16-year-old Fil-Am, and his family in a turbulent time. Jonah is forced to leave his old life behind, when his mother and stepfather tell him that they must move homes in California.
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Torrefranca is an award-winning writer, director and musician based in Los Angeles. His short film, “Champagne Social,” premiered at the 2019 IFS Film Festival in LA, where he won Best Director.
The script for “FIL-AM” was selected by Toronto International Film Festival for their Gold Pitch Event in 2024. It also made the 2nd round of the Sundance Labs.
In February, the film had its world premiere in Torrefranca’s hometown at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
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