Abby and Chris, two filmmakers, await the biggest moment of their careers: the premiere of their debut feature at a world-renowned festival. But tonight, they’re stuck in a dingy motel room, passing time with drinks and dreams of success. A desperate voice memo from a former crew member shatters the mood, accusing their lead actor, James, of assault. Chris believes it; Abby defends him. Their argument turns personal, exposing old wounds. When James suddenly arrives, claiming innocence, Abby is forced to confront conflicting truths and decide what and who to believe before everything she’s worked for is at stake.
Jesse Gi is a second generation Korean-American writer, director from Los Angeles, CA. He has directed short films that have screened across festivals and platforms such as HBO MAX, Gunpowder & Sky''s DUST, Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival, and Dances With Films. His most recent film, NEH, a comedy-drama about a Korean-American with no fluent Korean language skills, was selected as a finalist in the 2021 HBO Visionaries Competition. Grant E. Singer has worked as a Director''s Assistant and Writers'' PA for Amazon''s acclaimed series HOMECOMING, as well as throughout the industry at companies like Anonymous Content, Universal Studios and more. Grant is an experienced writer, director and editor of short films, commercials, webseries, and even narrative podcasts. Grant most recently edited the film BELLYBUTTON, which was chosen as an Official Selection at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.
Since 1978, the Asian American International Film Festival, produced by Asian CineVision, is the nation’s first and longest running festival of its kind and the premier showcase for the best Asian independent and Asian American cinema. AAIFF is committed to film and media as a tool for social change and to the support of diversity and inclusion in independent cinema and the Asian American media arts.