Palm Springs International Film Society
shortfest 2025
  • Meet the Filmmakers

    MYSELF WHEN I AM REAL

    Directed by Angeline Gragasin
    USA | 18 minutes | LIFE OF THE PARTY

ShortFest 2025

Set in the year 2000, a single mother and her teenage daughter struggle to make friends and find belonging at a Filipino Christmas party in suburban Wisconsin.

film details

Director: Angeline Gragasin
Producers: Angeline Gragasin, Elisha Mlotek, Yujin Yohe, Lindsay Blair Goeldner
Screenwriter: Angeline Gragasin, Elisha Mlotek
Cinematographers: Yujin Yohe
Editor: Angeline Gragasin
Music: Spencer Murphy
Cast: Tina Chilip, Therese Dizon, Lianah Sta. Ana, Agnes "Bing" Magtoto, Kristian Espiritu
Country: USA
Language: in English and Tagalog with English subtitles
Year: 2024
Running Time: 18 minutes
Primary Company: Weird Seeds
Contact Email: hello@angelinegragasin.com
Website: https://angelinegragasin.com/myself-when-i-am-real

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LIFE OF THE PARTY

Wild nights and poignant moments abound in these stories devoted to the memorable times we gather to celebrate.

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ShortFest 2025