2020 UMFF Student and Youth Made Films

100% Girl Taiwan | 4min | Youth/Student Short Director: Liangyu Chen Synopsis: The difference between men and women creates the most difficult battlefield in the world.Magical kitchen appliances try to do a little magic to fight for a peaceful and sweet life.   90 Days To Leave India | 23min | Youth/Student Short Director: Tanmay Srivastava Synopsis: This short documentary is about the expulsion of the South Asian population in the African Country of Uganda. In 1972 this community which comprises of Indians, Pakistanis and others were ordered by the country's dictator, Idi Amin to leave the country within 90 days or face all kinds of persecution.                 A Separation USA | 16min | Youth/Student Short Director: Yalan Hu Synopsis: On a warm autumn day in 1990, Huixian, a young Chinese woman, arrives in Florida to reunite with her Ph.D. husband, after a four-year separation. Filled with blossoming hope and desire, she is introduced to another side of American life.     Artist's Block USA | 3min | Youth/Student Short Director: Diego Lacámara Synopsis: A long-abandoned animated project comes to life to antagonize the artist into completing it.                 Celebrate The Chinese New Year China | 33min | Youth/Student Documentary Short Director: Synopsis: In the Xinjiang region in China where multi-ethnic coexist, there are huge differences in lifestyle, language, and religion between the Uygur and other ethnic groups, which has resulted in a very low inter-ethnic marriage rate. Yusiyin, the old Uygur, is the main figure that helps to build the family of intermarriage between Uygur and Han.   Colors of France USA | 4min | Youth/Student Short Director: Nannan Ma Synopsis: A visual exploration of the natural and cultural treasures of France, including drone overviewsand street vignettes.               Deaf Reach: Hope for Pakistan USA | 11min | Youth/Student Short Director: John Quatroche  Synopsis: In Pakistan, an American ex-patriot and his Filipina wife have led the evelopment of educational opportunities for deaf children and young adults for over 20 years. They began with nothing more than a dream and now have educated more than 5,000 deaf students; established Deaf Reach schools in 8 different cities, and have current enrollment over 1,200. “Deaf Reach: Hope for Pakistan,” a documentary short film, tells their story and highlights some of their students, parents, graduates, and staff. The film also spotlights recent achievements in international collaboration and higher education.   Magic Eyes Greece | 4min | Youth/Student Short Director: Yiannis Klonaris, Nina Tsarpala, Nina Gkolia Synopsis: What would the world be like if you saw it differently?               Multiculturalism USA | 3min | Youth/Student Short Director: Bhaumi Shah Synopsis: This short film is made to highlight the importance of embracing the different cultures and traditions of the world. We bring richness and vibrancy in our lives when we look within cultures and foster an inclusive environment. Through this video, I would like to urge viewers to accept cultures that may be different from their own to create a world of new ideas and broaden their horizons..   My American Dream USA | 11min | Youth/Student Short Director: Fritz Frauendorf, Lincoln Fu Synopsis: A young Chinese immigrant returns to his family home in NYC Chinatown on Chinese New Year's Eve, hoping to repair the relationship with his father.               My Destiny, Their Call Lebanon | 17min | Youth/Student Short Director: Anthony Merchak Synopsis: Leila , is a Lebanese 18 years old girl, who was raped by her cousin and forced to marry him , with the consent of her family to avoid a scandal. After the wedding night , she returns home with her drunk husband who again tries to rape her. At this moment, she recalls the past incident and how she filed a lawsuit against her husband but does he found guilty ?.   Vivid Palette Greece | 4min | Youth/Student Short Director: Adriana Sougleri Synopsis: A boy is shown the artist’s perspective which turns out to be better than his own..                 Waiting Room USA | 9min | Youth/Student Short Director: James Werbe Synopsis: Four teens consider their deaths, and find things are more familiar than first expected.