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PLEASE TRANSLATE SHORT FILM
SYNOPSIS

Please Translate explores how language can act both as a barrier and an effective tool to help bridge the relationship between a Chinese immigrant mother, and her American-born daughter. In a film about sacrifice, hardships, and ultimately a mother’s love, Please Translate exemplifies that nothing –not even linguistic differences– can stand in the way of the special bond between mother and daughter. 

Directed by Kelsy Lua 

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FESTIVALS AND AWARD

Winner, Best Short Film- 2019 SSFF Spring Shorts Film Festival 

Finalist - 2018 Arthouse Asia

Official Selection- 2019 Female Filmmakers Fuse Film Festival

Official Selection- 2019 Detroit Shetown Women's Film Festival

Official Selection- 2019 Indie Short Fest 

Official Selection- 2019 43rd Asian American International Film Festival 

Official Selection- 2019 Asian Film Festival of Dallas

Official Selection- 2019 Cayenne Short Film Festival

Official Selection- 2019 Houston Asian American & Pacific Islander Film Festival

Official Selection- 2019 HollyShorts Monthly Screenings

Official Selection- 2019 Sacramento International Film Festival

Official Selection- 2019 Coven Film Festival

Official Selection- 2019 Seattle Asian American Film Festival

Official Selection- 2018 Global University Film Awards

Official Selection- 2018 Chinese American Film Festival

Official Selection- 2018 Short+Sweet Film Festival Manila

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