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Directed by Lawrence Chen, “Starring Jerry as Himself” is a hybrid documentary that mostly shows a fictionalized version of a true-life narrative. It revolves around Jerry S Hsu, a Chinese-American immigrant in his late sixties, living his twilight years in Orlando, Florida. Recently divorced, he lives a bachelor’s life all by himself. Like any parent who immigrated to a Western land, he entered this country to provide better lives for his children. Throughout his life, he had been frugal to a fault. He spent on his bare necessities without indulging in anything. This is a particularly Asian-father trait, whether you’re from Southern nations or the Eastern ones.

After leading his life for his family’s happiness, Jerry is now a retired man. Still, he is open to helping his children with their needs. Even during their family reunion, he is a kind presence in their lives. However, underneath his calm and composed exterior,...

Sponsored by New York University – Tisch School Of the Arts, “ufo:pm” is written and directed by Xiao Han and comes after few other short films that deal with human feelings and intimate emotions.

“ufo:pm” review is part of the Submit Your Film Initiative

Lin Mingming, an 8-year-old girl, is playing with her favourite toy, a flying saucer complete with alien sounds and flashing lights, in a hot and steamy summer day. Her mum is affected by the sticky weather and her temper is very short. When the dad comes back at lunch time, he finds her asleep on the sofa and is not very happy to be greeted by a leftover lunch. Soon the discontent boils over, turning into an unpleasant brawl between the adults, venting their anger and involving the girl as an excuse. An after-lunch nap seems to be the only way to end the bickering, but Lin Minming can’t sleep,...