HELENA YINGNA WU
“Mending the Sacred Hoop,” a short documentary by Helena Yingna Wu was released on May 28, 2025 by Art of Mastery, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, dedicated to preserving and celebrating indigenous cultures worldwide. You can currently stream it on Art of Master’s YouTube Channel.
Logline: A marginalized Native American artist from East Los Angeles embarks on a journey to heal himself and his community from the effects of violence and systemic injustice.
Streaming platform details:
www.youtube.com/@ArtOfMasteryFilms
421k subscribers, 104 videos, 2,146,188 views (up to June 6, 2025)
KIMMIE CALLAWAY
Short film “Mildred 4 a Million,” written and directed by Kimmie P Callaway, won Best Comedy Short at WorldFest Houston International Film Festival.
Logline: A gregarious great-grandmother who desperately wants to connect with her tablet-obsessed great-granddaughter sets out on a quest to get a million followers on TikTok. Starring legendary TV icon Marla Gibbs at 93 years young, this poignant comedy explores human connection across generations in the age of tech addiction.
Other upcoming festival selections include the SAG-AFTRA Short Films Showcase in LA & NY, Dances with Films in LA, and Raindance in London.
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