Schedule:

Shorts Program: Appreciating Animation - Art House #2

- bé hồng (little persimmon)

- CONFERENCE OF THE MOTHS

- Detours Ahead

- DUSK

- re:connection

- Have I Swallowed Your Dreams

- Ngau Kahua

- Whispers of Colors

Time: 11:00am - 12:15pm

Between Pictures: The Lens of Tamio Wakayama - Art House #1

Between Pictures: The Lens of Tamio Wakayama explores the artistic journey of B.C. born photographer Tamio Wakayama, who, after being interned during WWII, faced his racialized identity by joining the Student NonViolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) during the 1960s American civil rights movement. He mastered dark room photography and gained courage to address his family's experiences with racism. In Vancouver, he documented the disappearing experiences of the Japanese Canadian community. Featuring nine artists, activists, and friends, the documentary highlights Wakayama's legacy and connects his work to Vancouver's early art activism and its links to the civil rights movement, shaping Asian Canadian identity politics.

Time: 11:10am - 12:55pm

We Never Left - Art House #2

Set during the Lebanese revolution, WE NEVER LEFT portrays a heart-wrenching duality between Beirut and New York, an impassioned testament to the Lebanese diaspora’s unrequited but irrepressible love for their homeland.

Time: 12:25 - 2:20pm

Shorts Program: Reflections - Art House #1

- Just Kids

- Isao

- Places We Knew

- DALE

- Beauty of Sorrow

- Jin

- INFINITY!

- Desync

Time: 1:10 - 3:20pm

The Empathizer - Art House #2

In the aftermath of the Vietnam War, millions of Vietnamese immigrants fled their beloved country to rebuild their lives all over the world. Nearly fifty years later, hundreds of children of these refugees have permanently returned to the motherland out of a curiosity and desire to experience the current country that their parents still mourn.

Time: 2:40 - 4:10pm

Heartstorm - Art House #1

Inspired by the performances at an open mic event, a young woman goes on a cathartic journey through memory and imagination. A self-love story of discovery, acceptance, and the transformative power of art.

Time: 3:40 - 5:45pm

Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America - Art House #2

Explore the impact of Ethnic Studies in redefining narratives and serving Asian American communities. From its inception at UC Berkeley and San Francisco State to current movements, the film documents Asian American activism and the push for Ethnic Studies to combat anti-Asian hate.

Time: 4:30 - 5:55pm

Closing Night Film Home Court - Theater #1

An inspiring, coming of age documentary about Ashley Chea--a Cambodian American basketball phenom from CA. While Ashley's parents work long hours at their donut shop, Ashley is honing her skills on the court. An uplifting story about the value of community, retaining familial and cultural bonds and the grit and perservernce to follow a dream.

Time: 6:05 - 8:15pm

Closing Night Film Home Court - Theater #2

An inspiring, coming of age documentary about Ashley Chea--a Cambodian American basketball phenom from CA. While Ashley's parents work long hours at their donut shop, Ashley is honing her skills on the court. An uplifting story about the value of community, retaining familial and cultural bonds and the grit and perservernce to follow a dream.

Time: 6:15 - 8:15pm

Closing Night Awards Gala - Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art - for Passholders and Ticketholders of "Home Court"

After an amazing weekend together bonding over great films, let's enjoy some delicious bites and beverages and continue our conversations. We want to hear about the films that surprised you and those that resonated with you. It's your chance to personally convey your appreciation to the ultra-talented DisOrient 2025 filmmakers for the special way that they give life to our experiences and voices. Get photos with your favorite filmmakers. You've also got time to get answers to your final film questions before we announce the festival award nominees and winners of DisOrient 2025. Categories are Best Animation, Best Short Doc, Best Short Narrative, Best Feature Doc, Best Feature Narrative, and the Jason D. Mak Award for Social Justice.

Time: 9:00 - 11:00pm

Location: Art Museum on UO Campus, 1430 Johnson Lane Eugene, OR