Launchpad
A collection of 6 short films. Six filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds were selected and provided with the opportunity to share their perspectives and creative visions that will show audiences what it means to be seen.
Cast:Otmara Marrero , Keyla Monterroso Mejia , Melba Martinez , Kalo Moss , Justin Sun , Shanessa Khawaja , Jessica Mikayla , Cristela Alonzo , Cici Lau , Jenna Qureshi , Dash McCloud , Briana Liu , Ching Yin Ryan Hu , Ben Wang , Greg Worswick , Grace Song , Cash Kingston Herrera , Seven True-Divine Purnell
S1.E1 ∙ American Eid
Ameena, a homesick Muslim Pakistani immigrant, wakes up on Eid to find out she has to go to school.
S1.E2 ∙ Dinner Is Served
A Chinese student at an elite U.S. boarding school realizes excellence is not enough when he tries out for a leadership position no international student has ever applied for.
S1.E3 ∙ Growing Fangs
A Mexican-American teen, half human/half vampire, has had to keep her identity a secret from both worlds. But when her human best friend shows up at her monster-infested school, she has to confront her truth, her identity, and herself.
S1.E4 ∙ The Last of the Chupacabras
In a world where culture has nearly ceased to exist, one lone Mexican-American struggling to carry on her traditions unknowingly summons a dark and ancient creature to protect her.
S1.E5 ∙ Let's Be Tigers
Avalon's not ready to process the loss of her mother, but when she's put in charge of a 4-year-old for one night, she finds more comfort than she ever could have expected.
S1.E6 ∙ The Little Prince(ss)
When Gabriel, a 7-year-old Chinese kid who loves ballet, becomes friends with Rob, another Chinese kid from school, Rob's dad gets suspicious about Gabriel's feminine behavior and decides to intervene.
