In Festival

Feature Film

YOUNG KING

Diondre Howell tries to re-adjust to civilian life after he returns home from Iraq during the height of the Iraq war in 2005. As he copes with the scars of war, he increasingly becomes a threat to those he cares about the most - his family.

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In Festival

Short Film

Made in USA

After getting abruptly fired from her job of over 20 years, a dutiful Chinese-American casino host turns her home into a birth hotel to regain control of her life.

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In Festival

SHORT FILM

Dare Greatly

A woman's journey for love and connection in the grocery store parking lot.

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FEATURE FILM

A PROFILED LIFE

GENRE: Mystery / Crime / Drama
THEMES: Immigration, Family Dynamics, Cultural IdentityIn the midst of a culture war and rising anti-Asian sentiments, a Chinese immigrant mother, Melissa, frantically searches for her teenage daughter, Caroline, who vanishes after an online scandal.As each layer of Caroline's life unfolds, Melissa is compelled to confront her own hidden past as an undocumented immigrant and her enduring fear of confrontations in an unfamiliar land.

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FEATURE FILM

BITTER LILIES

GENRE: Period / Romance / Western
THEMES: Interracial Love, Racism, PoliticsWhen a young Chinese man and wealthy white woman fall in love at the turn of the 20th century, they are headed for heartbreak, not only because she is already married, but because of strict laws that outlaw interracial relationships.

In Collaboration With You + Me Pictures

SHORT FILM

SISTER CLAIRE

GENRE: Drama / Supernatural / Mystery
THEMES: Faith and Doubt, Obsession, Identity, MoralitySister Claire, a Catholic nun, agrees to mentor a new student but soon discovers that the teen is obsessed with her. When the teen reveals their true identity, it is Sister Claire who questions her faith in everything that she knows to be true.

In Collaboration With Row Z Studios

TV Series

THE PICTURE BRIDE

GENRE: Drama / Western
ARENA: Turn of the twentieth century in Northern CaliforniaIn 1900s Mountain View, California, Mika is a picture bride who runs away
from her deceiving husband and uses her samurai skills to earn an income
as a bounty hunter so that she can provide for her family in Japan. But, she
struggles to uphold her samurai values of compassion, mercy, and
benevolence in the lawless, corrupt Wild West.

In Collaboration With Row Z Studios

Founded by award-winning transnational producer Selena Leoni, Little Paws Pictures is rooted in the belief that storytelling has the power to shape perceptions and catalyze change. We are a full-service transnational media and production company with a global perspective, dedicated to bringing stories to life, bridging cultures, and inspiring audiences worldwide.Specializing in crafting globalized character-driven narratives, we champion diversity, create positive social changes, advocate for marginalized voices, and challenge stereotypes. Our journey began with a commitment to tell underrepresented stories, to delve into the depths of human experience, and to amplify the voices of those whose stories have been overlooked. With this ethos at our core, Little Paws Pictures has already produced a slate of thought-provoking films that resonate with audiences worldwide.Our mission is simple yet profound: to bridge cultures, spark empathy, and ignite conversations through the universal language of storytelling.We invite you to join us on this journey as we continue to push boundaries, challenge norms, and redefine the landscape of cinema.