Season 10

Kamaʻāina

Anastasia Solovieva, Kimi Howl Lee

After suffering abuse from her stepfather, a queer sixteen-year-old must navigate life on the streets, until she eventually finds refuge at the Pu’uhonua o Wai’anae––Hawaiʻi’s largest organized homeless encampment.

Live Action

BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Young Adults

Bittersweet

Why we chose this film.

We’re inspired by the protagonist’s journey to safety, empowerment, and belonging in a houseless community. This film offers a powerful reminder that loneliness is not only personal—it can also stem from systemic exclusion, marginalization, and socioeconomic inequality.

Meet the Filmmakers

Anastasia Solovieva

Kimi Howl Lee

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