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An Object of Merit (2020)

Documentary Short Film
Directed & Produced by Amanda Ann-Min Wong
24 mins

What makes an ordinary bowl beautiful? An Object of Merit is a short documentary about a young ceramic artist exploring the Canadian and Korean influences on his functional wares. The film examines themes of cross-cultural identity, beauty in utility, and finding purpose in one's art.

Official Selections / *Awards

  • FLICKFAIR Film Festival (2022)

  • Deep Focus Film Festival (2021) / *Honorable Mention

  • Yorkton Film Festival (2021) / *Golden Sheaf Award Nominee

  • DisOrient Asian American Film Festival (2021) / *Best Short Documentary Nominee

  • Seattle Asian American Film Festival (2021)

  • Santa Fe Film Festival (2021) / *Best Film Experience Nominee

  • Northwest Fest (2020)

  • Korean American Film Festival New York (2020)

  • Reelworld Film Festival (2020)

  • Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (2020)

  • Asian American International Film Festival (2020)

  • FIN Atlantic International Film Festival (2020)

  • On Art - Poland Film Festival (2020)

Press

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