🌟NEW YORK PREMIERE🌟
Thrilled to announce that Sound of Fire directed by Mingjie Li @mingjieliactor will have its New York Premiere at the 29th Brooklyn Film Festival @brooklynfilmfestival , which will take place in cinemas and online from May 29 – June 7, 2026 🎬 #newyork #usa
🎥 Screening:
June 2, 2026 | Tuesday | 100 Sutton | 6:30 pm @100sutton 🗓️ Available online from from May 29 - June 7, 2026 (Restricted to New York only)
🌟Section: Narrative Short Films - Block #3
🎟️ More info:
Synopsis:
A homeless teenage boy becomes best friends with a neglected little girl in New York Chinatown. When the girl finds out the boy used to be a thief, they face a new challenge.
Cast @its_anzi and @capriwang
#ShortFilm #Drama #IndependentFilm #FemaleFilmmaker #BKFF2026 @affdistribution
So thrilled to share that my short film SOUND OF FIRE is screening at the @brooklynfilmfestival ! 🎬🔥
Come see this little Chinatown story we poured our hearts into — and then let's grab drinks after 🥂
A homeless teenage boy becomes best friends with a neglected little girl in New York Chinatown. When she finds out he used to be a thief, they face a new challenge.
Starring:
Anzi DeBenedetto @its_anzi
Capri Wang @capriwang
📍 Tuesday, June 2 | 6:30 PM
📌 100 Sutton, Brooklyn
🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio
Also streaming online during the festival as part of the Short Narrative block if you can't make it in person!
This film is about kindness, courage, and the family we choose for ourselves. I can't wait for you to meet Dustin and Jane. 💕
Cast:
Lisha Zheng @lisa1352
Zhiguang Zhou
Stu Li @stu_li
Xiaoxiao Sun @sxxinyc
Bobby Obias @bobbyobias
Runxiao Luo @luorunxiaofilm
Crew:
EP: Limin Wang @qmatter123
Producer: Joyce Yueyi Xing @xingjojo
Co-Producer: Qianfan Chen @fawnfawn888
1st AD: Monica Palmieri @monypalmieri
2nd AD: Domingo Lemus @domingo_lemon
Stunt Coordinator: Runxiao Luo @luorunxiaofilm
DP: Jason Chau @jasonchaudp
1st AC: Andrew DeNatale @andrewdenatale
2nd AC: Han Wang, Frank Yu @frankyu109
B Cam: John Henri @johnhenricoene
Gaffer: Olivier Metzler @oliviermetzler
Production Designer: Ruichen Bai @ruichen_bai
Art PA: Beatrix Chu @beatrix.ping
SFX Makeup: Jiamin Zhou @jiamin_zhou
Sound Recordist: Ben Eckersley @bingufish
PA: Shanshan Wang, Simone Yuhang Chen @pangggglggggg , Ziyao Huang @mishogwarts
Flagger: Gary Zhou @jiaweizzz_
Editor: Aacharee Ungsriwong @aacharee.ohm
Assistant Editor: Ke Liu @metallic.babylon
Composer: Yifeng Yuan @yifeng.yvonne.yuan
Sound Mixer: Ja-Ann Wang @jaannw
Colorist: Sean Henderson @uskiwisean
Poster Design: Qiuyi Li @ihatenuzzi
Distributor: AFF Distribution @affdistribution
#SoundOfFire #BrooklynFilmFestival #BFF2026 #ShortFilm #IndependentFilm #NYCFilm #Chinatown #Filmmaking #Femalefilmmaker
🌟TEXAS PREMIERE🌟
Thrilled to announce that Sound of Fire directed by Mingjie Li @mingjieliactor will have its Texas Premiere at the Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival @haapifest , which will take place in cinemas and online from May 29 – June 14, 2026 🎬 #houston #texas #usa
🎥 Screening:
May 30, 2026 | Thursday | DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Westchase - Theater 2 | 1:30 pm 🗓️ Available online from from May 29 - June 14, 2026 (Restricted to Texas only)
🌟Section: Grief, Loss, and Healing Shorts
🎟️ More info:
Synopsis:
A homeless teenage boy becomes best friends with a neglected little girl in New York Chinatown. When the girl finds out the boy used to be a thief, they face a new challenge.
Cast @its_anzi and @capriwang
#ShortFilm #Drama #IndependentFilm #FemaleFilmmaker @affdistribution
Hello West Coast friends! My short film "Sound of Fire" has been selected by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon @disorientfilm ! ❤️
You can watch my film virtually from March 16 to 22 if you are based in Oregon, Washington, California, and Hawaii~ Buy tickets using the link in Bio!
This film is eligible for audience awards. Please vote 🌈
#asianamerican #shortfilm #femalefilmmaker #immigrant #chinatown #indiefilm
Had a wonderful time attending @fic.pba festival and touring Buenos Aires and nearby Tigre and San Antonio de Areco! Lovely places and friendly people. Thank you @sebastian.nadilo for helping organizing the trip ☺️🙏🙏
🌟ESTRENO MUNDIAL🌟
Estoy muy contento de anunciar que Sonido del Fuego #SoundOfFire dirigida por Mingjie Li @mingjieliactor tendrá su Estreno Mundial en el 3er Festival Internacional de Cine de la Provincia de Buenos Aires @fic.pba (FICPBA), que se llevará a cabo del 1 al 9 de octubre de 2025 en 🎬 #LaPlata #Argentina.
Sinopsis:
Dustin, un ladrón callejero abandonado por su familia, vive una vida de crimen y desesperanza hasta que conoce a Jane, una joven chino-estadounidense que despierta en él el deseo de cambiar. A medida que crece su vínculo, Dustin lucha por dejar atrás su pasado y demostrar que puede ser alguien digno de confianza.
📅 Fecha de Proyección:
5 de Octubre, 2025 | Domingo | Cinema Paradiso - Sala 3 | 2:15 pm
La directora estará presente así que le pueden preguntar sobre la película luego de la proyección.
🌟 Programa: Competencia Internacional de Cortometrajes
🎟️ Entradas: Gratis hasta completar la capacidad
Protagonizado por @its_anzi y @capriwang
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🌟WORLD PREMIERE🌟
Thrilled to announce that Sound of Fire directed by Mingjie Li, will have its World Premiere at the 3rd International Film Festival of the Province of Buenos Aires (FICPBA) which will run from October 1 - 9, 2025 in 🎬 La Plata, Argentina
Synopsis:
Dustin, a street thief abandoned by his family, lives a life of crime and hopelessness until he meets Jane, a young Chinese American girl who brings out his desire to change. As their bond grows, Dustin struggles to leave his past behind and prove he can be someone worthy of trust.
📅 Screening Date:
October 5th, 2025 | Sunday | Cinema Paradiso - Sala 3 | 2:15 pm
The director will be present at the screening, so you can ask her about the film afterward.
🌟 Program: International Short Film Competition
🎟️ Tickets: Free entry until capacity is reached
#usa #fiction #filmfestival #distribution #cortometraje #festivaldecine
My short film “ Sound of Fire” will premiere at FICPBA International Film Festival of the Province of Buenos Aires @fic.pba 🥳
Screening time: Sunday, October 5 at 2:15 PM, Cinema Paradiso Room 3. It’s free!
Based on a true event, “Sound of Fire” tells the story of a homeless teenage boy befriends a neglected little girl in Manhattan Chinatown. When the girl finds out the boy used to be a thief, they face a new challenge.
Starring @its_anzi and @capriwang
Written and directed by Mingjie Li
EP: Limin Wang @qmatter123
Producer: Joyce Yueyi Xing @xingjojo
DP: Jason Chau @jasonchaudp
Editor: Aacharee Ungsriwong @aacharee.ohm
Composer: Yifeng Yvonne Yuan @yifeng.yvonne.yuan
Production Designer: Ruichen Bai @ruichen_bai
1st AD: Monica Palmieri @monypalmieri
2nd AD: Domingo Lemus @domingo_lemon
Co-Producer: Qianfan Chen @fawnfawn888
Stunt Coordinator: Runxiao Luo @luorunxiaofilm
1st AC: Andrew DeNatale @andrewdenatale
2nd AC: Han Wang
B Cam: John Henri @johnhenricoene
Gaffer: Olivier Metzler @oliviermetzler
Key Grip: Frank Yu @frankyu109
Sound Recordist: Ben Eckersley @bingufish
Art PA: Beatrix Chu
SFX Makeup: Jiamin Zhou @jiamin_zhou
PA: Shanshan Wang, Simone Chen @pangggglggggg , Ziyao Huang @mishogwarts , Gary Zhou
Assistant Editor: Ke Liu @metallic.babylon
Sound Mixer: Ja-Ann Wang @jaannw
Colorist: Sean Henderson @uskiwisean
Poster Design: Qiuyi Li @ihatenuzzi
Cast:
Lisha Zheng @lisa1352
Zhiguang Zhou
Stu Li @stu_li
Xiaoxiao Sun @sxxinyc
Runxiao Luo @luorunxiaofilm
Bobby Obias @bobbyobias
Distributor: AFF Distribution @affdistribution
Special thanks: Jessica Wang @jessicawang
I can’t thank enough for everyone who generously supported this project. ❤️❤️❤️ Wish for more good news to come! 🥰🙏🙏
#shortfilm #filmmaking #newyorkfilm #asianfilm #immigrant #femalefilmmaker #femaledirector
I’m very excited to announce that my directorial debut short film “Swans of Hudson River” has been selected by New York Shorts International Film Festival @nyshorts !
Screening on Thursday, October 17 at 6 PM at Cinema Village in New York. Ticket purchase link in bio. Hope to see you there! 🥳🎉🎉
This is a heartfelt personal story about immigrants, women, dementia, aging, loneliness, and ultimately love. I can’t thank enough for my talented cast and crew who made my dream come true ❤️❤️
Cast: Sandra McFadden & Mingjie Li
Producer: Joyce Yueyi Xing @xingjojo
DP & Co-Director: Louise Zhang @louisez221
Production Designer & Wardrobe Designer: Ke Liu @metallic.babylon
Editor: Aacharee Ohm Ungsriwong @aacharee.ohm
Composer: Kat Vokes @katvokes
Sound designer: Ja-Ann Wang @jaannw
1st AD: Dawn Han @dawnhannyc
2nd AD: Limin Wang @qmatter123
Script Supervisor: G.F. Chan @gchan200012
Co-Producer: Hongwei Wu @woohoccw
Covid Compliance Officer: Szu-Wei Chen @sc4285_
1st AC: Alex Rouleau @alexrouleau_
2nd AC: Morgan Simonson @morgan.simonson & Yuchen Huang @laurence.huang_
Gaffer: Raleigh Capozzalo @raleigh322 & Jessica Papayiannis @simplyjessp
Key Grip: Jackson Yeomans & Xiaomeng Lu @xiaomeng_possession
Swing: Shan Jiang @onastrich
Sound Recordist: Nick Rumaczyk @nrumaczyk
Art Director: Hauton Xu @octopuxxu
Prop Master: Ying Zhang @ingrid_z09
Art PA: Emily Ruan @_____emily_r
SFX Makeup: Yuming Zhang @sitr_zhang
Wardrobe Supervisor: Stacey Weckstein @w_stac
Assistant Editor/ VFX: Ivan Juyan Chen @__ko.yaa.nisqatsi
Colorist: Sean Henderson @uskiwisean
Poster Designer: Diego Alejandro Peña
Distributor: AFF Distribution @affdistribution
❤️❤️❤️
#shortfilm #filmmaking #womandirector #asian #immigrant #newyork #indiefilm #filmfestival
