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Birth of the Hive Queen

Creator: Tempest Creation

Birth of the Hive Queen

Creator: Tempest Creation
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Waiting for Vera

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Southeast Asian communities are not typically portrayed in the film and television, queer Southeast Asians even less. As a queer Southeast Asian, I wanted to be the change and create this representation that I never saw. This is also a story that many immigrant households share and as a storyteller, I want to open such conversations. I want this short film to comfort them. I want to let them know how proud I am that they’ve overcame something so heartbreaking. I want to break their silence and let them know that they are not alone. They never were.


Creator
Cee Pham is a Queer Vietnamese-American filmmaker with a love for recreating feelings through visual storytelling. She's dedicated to uplifting underrepresented people’s voices, emphasizing our shared human experiences despite differences. Graduated from DePaul University with a BFA in Film & Television, Cee has directed, produced, and written a diverse range of projects, including shorts, music videos, and documentaries. Currently, her short film "How to Love" is in its festival run, and she's working on my biggest goal yet: directing a feature film. Cee has a profound love for storytelling. It's a joy to collaborate with people who recognize the value of telling meaningful stories. She's here to showcase important stories to the world, whether they're big or small. more...

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