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The Secret Life of an Asian-American

Nicolo Requiestas is an aspiring Asian-American filmmaker, struggling to find an idea for his next project. Wanting to work in an industry so underpopulated by his minority, he fears that underrepresentation is hindering his progress. As a result, he often daydreams about more recognition and opportunity. He soon realizes that maybe playing victim is only setting himself back; that perhaps initiative is all he needs.(Inspired by "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty")

  • Nicolo Requiestas
    Director
  • Nicolo Requiestas
    Writer
  • Nicolo Requiestas
    Producer
  • Nicolo Requiestas
    Key Cast
  • Raul Requiestas
    Key Cast
  • Cynthia Requiestas
    Key Cast
  • Conner Faulk
    Key Cast
  • Carlangelo Viray
    Key Cast
  • Francis Dillon
    Key Cast
  • Nicolo Requiestas
    Editor
  • Gio Malaga
    Camera
  • Francis Dillon
    Camera
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 7, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Ithaca Pan Asian-American Film Festival
    Ithaca
    United States
    April 20, 2017
    Best Student Narrative
  • DIWA Filipino Film Showcase
    Seattle
    United States
    June 3, 2017
  • EXILES Micro-Film Festival
    Santa Monica
    United States
    November 24, 2017
Director Biography - Nicolo Requiestas

Born and raised in California, Nicolo Requiestas is a Filipino-American with a passion for the art of film and visual storytelling. He currently attends CSUN and was recently accepted into the Film Program, with an emphasis on cinematography.

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Director Statement

Hello! Thank you for watching. I could not have completed this film without the generous help of my extremely diverse and talented crew. This story is very personal to me; what you see on screen isn't that far from the truth, in terms of my life and how I feel about the current state of Hollywood's lack of diversity (for all minorities, not just my own). I hope to be part of the filmmaking-movement that breaks the mold, gaining recognition for the ones who don't typically receive it in media, ultimately blurring the meaning of the "Hyphenated" part in the "Hyphenated-American."