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The Homestead Act of 1862, which provided settlers with 160 acres of public land, was followed by the Kinkaid Act of 1904 and the Enlarged Homestead Act of 1909.

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After the Civil War, a series of federal land acts coaxed pioneers westward by incentivizing farming in the Great Plains. 'Karak' - A young couple have a horrifying encounter with a yellow Volkswagen Beetle while driving home on a deserted highway in the middle of the night.The Dust Bowl was caused by several economic and agricultural factors, including federal land policies, changes in regional weather, farm economics and other cultural factors. 'Waves (For Ryan)' - In the wake of their childhood friend's suicide, Danny gets the boys together for one last summer night. And in order to escape, he has to play the AI's game and learn to communicate with his father.

'Hijack' - Fifteen year old Henry steps into his father's AI driven car only to find out that the AI has hijacked the car. '阿BOY呀!!! Ah Boy Yah!!!' - Ah Boy returns home to a tsunami of questions from relatives.

Desperate to secure a permanent residency and a better life, he must confront the true cost of the sacrifices he’s made. 'Cash Cows' is a comedy-drama that follows the journey of an immigrant who falls victim to an exploitative employment scam. 'Peking Duck' - After an unexpected night, Kevin is confronted with an awakening at the restaurant table with his Mom. 'I Do' - Jacob finally has the opportunity to marry the love of his life, but his sister's arrival at the wedding reminds him of an important absence on his momentous day. 'Whispers Unravelled' - When Olivia encounters an unexpected surprise at work, she is hurtled into a fleeting but crucial moment of nostalgia that reminds her of the life she truly desires. Get ready for 50 minutes of unadulterated talent from these incredible emerging voices! We are so proud to share the winning films from this year's MAMM with our #VAFF27 audiences. MAMM is VAFF’s annual short film-making competition, which this year celebrated its 18th year of supporting, fostering and showcasing emerging Asian and mixed Asian filmmakers. Panels run from 12pm to 3pm and will include a networking lunch with established IATSE 891 members and staff to learn more about what the union offers for its members.

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Join us, Novemas we discuss the most urgent challenges for racialized people working in the screen industry across North America post COVID, the future of Asian film festivals given the shift towards more mainstream acceptance, and the challenges and opportunities for all racialized creatives striving to enter the screen industry.Īll panels are FREE to everyone, but with limited capacity entry will be on a first come first served basis. VAFF has gathered this distinguished group of film festival and entertainment industry professionals from the North American Asian communities to bring you three essential panels and networking events on shaping the future of racialized film festivals. #VAFF27 #VAFFINTHEATRE #VAFFVIRTUAL #creatingopportunties #diversityinfilm #internationalshorts During the interview, Kyu-ho learns that his closest friend hates him the most. ✨ Other Life - Kyu-ho, an ordinary office worker, receives an interview request from a famous writer and agrees to talk to her. ✨ A Roadside Banquet - An eleven year old Chinese girl turns into a feather duster at her baby brother's first birthday party, soon after learning her parents only ever wanted a boy. ✨ A Capsule for Robin - An optimistic host's dinner party goes awry when her husband reveals he doesn't want to have kids in the face of humanity's impending extinction. Minyeong begins to suspect that the student passed out not because of fatigue but because she has been using drugs, and finds herself conflicted. ✨ Boarding Institute - Minyeong is teaching at an illegal boarding institute when one of her students passes out. Realizing the power of refrigerators, the homeless man begins to turn crazy rotten food into fresh food. ✨ Fresh - A hungry homeless man living in a abandoned model house finds a refrigerator with bizarre power. These International Narrative shorts hail from South Korea, Japan, the US, China, but can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own couch! Stream them as part of #VAFFVIRTUAL, any time between November 6 -12