island bound: film screening & listening party

Join us for the World Premiere of ISLAND BOUND, a groundbreaking short film directed by Sami See! Immerse yourself in a unique blend of sound and visuals with a live musical performance of the film score by Pinay Voltron.

🌟 Experience an experimental journey that beautifully intertwines fantasy and relational resilience through the lens of the female body and island landscapes. The film documents the inspiring stories of queer-femme Filipina performing artists like Paula Bianca, Sami See, and Mistress Joyen, as they explore the question: When a flood meets your island, how will you move? With stunning artistic expressions including aerial hammock, underwater dance, rope flow, and roller skating, this event promises to be unforgettable.

🎶 Witness the film score performed live, including a hybrid atmospheric sound bath that combines percussive meditation, jungle vibes, and orchestral strings, enriching the film's visuals!

👉 Plus, enjoy a special performance by Spain-based artist Mistress Joyen and stay tuned for more exciting goodies to be announced!

🌏 This event is part of the San Francisco API Cultural Center's annual United States of Asian America Festival: Common Ground. Don’t miss out on other Bay Area events celebrating AAPI iconic creators! Check the link for details.

About the Artists:
Sami See: A SF-born artist who merges film with public art and mixed media, Sami's work addresses the intertwining of ecological and social systems, encouraging audiences to reconsider relationships to place, time, and survival.
Pinay Voltron: A diverse collective of Pinay + Queer musicians hailing from the Bay Area, their sound spans various genres, adding a fresh narrative to Pinay musicianship. Catch them on NPR’s TINY DESK and check out their latest EP on Bandcamp!
Mistress Joyen: A multifaceted performer and expert in rope flow, Mistress Joyen draws from her vast experience as a burlesque artist and pole dance champion, blending aesthetics with acrobatics.

✨ A special shoutout to our supporters: the SF Arts Commission, SF Grants for the Arts, Zellerbach Family Foundation, and California Arts Council, for their invaluable support in fostering creativity in our community! 🌈