About this submission

"Dregs," is a project unraveling the internal conflict of Sergeant Leung, a minority officer. As a Chinese living in the U.S., the tale of a conflicted Asian police officer hits close to home. The story of Sergeant Phillip Wong's guilt, declared in bold letters, "N.Y.P.D. Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Assault Charges in Violent Arrests," and his apathetic face during the trial has been etched in my memory, despite his apathetic face. While supporting movements like 'Defund the Police,' I also aimed to offer a nuanced look at the complex challenges faced by minorities in law enforcement.

Jackie Xing

Creator

Jackie Shijie Xing was raised in Beijing, where he lived for the first 18 years of his life. In 2023, he graduated from NYU with a degree in Film and Television. Jackie has established himself as a versatile director, showcasing his talents across various mediums, including award-winning narrative short films, TV mini-series, music videos, and commercials. His work has earned him recognition at prestigious global film festivals such as HollyShorts Film Festival, the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen, Cinequest Film Festival, Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival, and more. According to a MovieMaker article, he intends to continue working as a director and debut his feature film in the near future. more...