Section H – 3:25 pm-4:30 pm

Saturday, October 26, 2025, Center For Fiction

In celebration of Reel Sisters 28th Anniversary Season, we present an afternoon of films by women of color from across the globe.

SECTION H – Finding Voice | Oct. 26, 2025 – 3:25 pm-4:30 pm @Center For Fiction

The Newcomer

Producer/Director/Writer: Annette Cho

narrative, 6 min.

The story follows a Korean immigrant in the U.S. who feels disconnected from her cultural roots as her homeland becomes increasingly modernized and westernized. She gradually rediscovers cultural pride by realizing that Korean culture itself is a blend of diverse influences, a perspective she embraces in New York City’s Koreatown.

Gloria

Director/Writer: Kim Blanck

Producers: Caitlyn Durkin, Caitlin Machak, Xin Liu, Kim Blanck

narrative, 9 min.

Gloria, a Chinese woman in her 70s living alone and struggling with her memory, finds new purpose in teaching herself Spanish.

Provisions

Director: Kheyal Roy-Meighoo

Animation, 5 min.

“Provisions” is a short stop motion that draws upon the animate possibility of stop motion to articulate the liveliness of culture and memory. The film follows K, a young Trinidadian-American woman who lives on her own, as she prepares provision soup.

Always You

Producer/Director/Writer: PJ Simeon

Animation, 6 min.

Two teens are left to die following a hate-driven assault. With mere seconds in between their deaths, their souls go on their own spiritual journeys. When they finally find each other in the Spirit World, one has already begun preparing for the passage to the next life.

The Blind Reggaetonera

Producer/Director: River Zhihui Zhang

doc., 28 min.

A blind reggaeton artist defies societal barriers to pursue her musical dreams, redefining disability perceptions while mentoring young disabled students, proving that passion and determination can transcend physical limitations.