Select Film Work
When You Left Me On That Boulevard (2023)
Director of Photography
Teenager Ly and her cousins get high before a boisterous family Thanksgiving at their auntie’s house in southeast San Diego in 2006. Stoned and harboring a romance with her maybe-boyfriend, Ly moves through her family's gossip, nosiness, and loudness until the day ends.
Written & Directed by Kayla Abuda Galang
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Awards & Official Selections
Sundance Film Festival (World Premiere) - Grand Jury Prize
SXSW Film & Television Festival (Texas Premiere) - Special Jury Prize
Jeremiah (2019)
Director of Photography (shared credit)
An Asian American high school football player confronts his deepest fears after an encounter with a mysterious figure.
Written & Directed by Kenya Gillespie
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Awards
Queer Palm Nominee - Cannes Film Festival
Official Selections
Cannes Film Festival (Cinéfondation) (World Premiere)
Fantastic Fest
Cleveland International Film Festival
Outfest LA
Nashville Film Festival
Toronto Inside Out LGBT Film Festival
Champs Élysées Film Festival
Sidewalk Film Festival
NewFest
Brooklyn Horror Film Festival
Oak Cliff Film Festival
Akbank Short Film Festival
Vancouver Queer Film Festival
Taiwan International Queer Film Festival
Spokane International Film Festival
New Renaissance Film Festival Amsterdam
KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival
Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival
North Carolina Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Eureka University Film Festival
Oslo/Fusion International Film Festival
Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival
San Diego Asian Film Festival
Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival
Sohome Horror Film Festival
El Paso Film Festival
Stuff MX Film Festival
Michelle (2020)
Director of Photography
A shy 10-year-old Asian American girl fights off her bullies with a little help from her idol: US Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan.
Written & Directed by Kenya Gillespie
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Awards
Best Student Short - Oak Cliff Film Festival
Official Selections
Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Austin Film Festival
HollyShorts Film Festival
CAAMFest
Oak Cliff Film Festival
Montclair Film Festival
Aesthetica Short Film Festival
Asian American International Film Festival
Tallgrass Film Festival
San Diego Asian Film Festival
Boston Asian American Film Festival
El Paso Film Festival