UNA is a short narrative film that focuses on isolation, nostalgia, fear, and overcoming loneliness based on my and other immigrants’ experiences. The film explores the daily life of an Asian woman living in New York City, her adjustment to a new city, and her response to witnessing a hate crime on the street.

Credits

• Stephanie ChihWei Hsu: Director
• Stephanie ChihWei Hsu: Writer
• Stephanie ChihWei Hsu: Producer
• Kathy Hutchinson: Key Cast, “UNA”

Specifications

• Project Type: Short, Student
• Runtime: 16 minutes 32 seconds
• Completion Date: May 3, 2022
• Country of Origin: United States
• Country of Filming: United States
• Language: Chinese – Min Nan, English, Mandarin Chinese
• Shooting Format: 4K
• Film Color: Color
• First-time Filmmaker
• Student Project: School of Visual Arts

Screenings / Awards

Los Angles
United States
June 2, 2022
SVA Premieres Best of 2022