Always Nothing Much

Valentino wanders through the city like an apparition, ensnared in the liminal space between nostalgia and departure. His camera fragments reality into vestiges of a nation that still lays claim to him. Spaces where memory murmurs unfulfilled promises. In a discourse that transcends mere conversation, words entwine with eloquent silences and in that fleeting exchange, the inevitable emerges: farewells foretold, inscribed before they are ever uttered.

A man obsessed with motivational and right wing culture war videos goes on a hollow road trip of discovery.

In an alternate reality where the decline of nations has given rise to corporatist regimes, any trace of culture or tradition is suppressed by these new leaders to prevent the masses from reclaiming a national identity. However, rebel cells have emerged to counteract this agenda.

Constructing a solitary reality by imagining what life would be like after the passing of her parents, director Allison Chhorn's intricate docu-fiction chronicles her own process carrying on work in the family's titular 'plastic house'.

A wordless vacation on a catamaran between a Father and his Son, where the Captain sails the boat while they both relax.

On a dark, wet night in Taipei City, a cavernous old picture palace is about to close its doors forever. A meager audience, the remaining few staff, and perhaps even a ghost or two, watch King Hu’s wuxia classic "Dragon Inn", each haunted by memories and desires evoked by cinema itself.

Felipe Rey is over 40 years old and still lives with his mother, Nora. The strange bond between mother and son will be tested as soon as Felipe invites Lucy, a janitor from his work, over for dinner.

The story of a six year old boy from Phoenix, Arizona whose dreams of becoming a Kungfu master lead him to the birthplace of martial arts - the legendary Shaolin Temple in China. His father must now face a heartbreaking decision and follow his son to China leaving the mother behind in America... a choice few parents could ever imagine.

When Benny's younger brother, Loren, suddenly reappears after being missing for months, the two are forced to reckon with the drastically different ways they have chosen to live their lives.

Four people are sitting in a library, drinking wine and reading. Sometimes they talk a little.

A cinematic journey through the world. Non-verbal.

A pastor struggles to connect with his new rural congregation. When he receives an anonymous note about suicide, he is drawn into the lives of the community, uncovering both its struggles and quiet beauty.

A woman goes through her day to day life while navigating faith and longing

Outtakes, commentary from Zefier's third film: Jo; or The Act of Riding a Bike.

Jo; or The Act of Riding a Bike is Zefier's third film.

Sachi quits her job at a museum, starts working part-time at a café, and moves into an apartment recommended by a regular customer. Although she has started a new life, Sachi is still haunted by the memory of her partner whom she will never see again.

‘Under the Weight of a Waking Dream’ is Zefier's debut swan song to the ending year. Comprised of poetry and endless enumerations is a diaristic film chronicling the lessons and contradictions found throughout the human experience.

Smokers (Los Fumadores) is a drama about two Cuban exiles living in Miami, Rita and Gustavo, and their day-to-day lives. After tragedy occurs, Rita's estranged son Manuel arrives to spend time with her. He soon becomes obsessed over a family secret regarding his deceased sister. He attempts to come to terms with this secret while reconciling with his mother.

Haru, a bookstore clerk, talks to Yukiko pretending to ask for directions. Haru has detected deep sorrow on Yukiko's face. Meanwhile, Haru has been spending days following Tsuyoshi discretely and checking his expressions.

A woman returning home after having a sour day decides to sleep.