CHOPSTICK
by Leah Xiuzhen Rathe
Animation | 2023 | USA | 3 min 10 sec
Animation | 2023 | USA | 3 min 10 sec
A chopstick, adopted from one country and raised in one filled with forks,
goes on a journey of self discovery and identity.
Directed, Written, and Edited by: Leah Xiuzhen Rathe
Festivals & Awards
DisOrient Asian American Festival of Oregon, Best Animation Nominee, 2024 | Eugene, OR
The Women's Independent Film & Television Festival, Best Animated Film, 2024
Show Low Film Festival, Best Writing & Category Award Winner, 2024 | Show Low, AZ
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Festival, 2024 | Minneapolis, MN
Adoptee Film Fest, 2024 | New York City, NY
Cucalorus Film Festival, 2024 | Wilmington, NC
Minnesota Film Festival, 2024 | Duluth, MN
Snake Alley Festival of Film, 2024 | Burlington, IA
South Dakota Film Festival, 2024 | Aberdeen, SD
Sioux City International Film Festival, 2024 | Sioux City, IA
SWAN Perth International Women in Film Festival, 2024 | Perth, WA, Australia
Orlando Film Festival, 2024 I Orlando, FL
City of Angels Women's Film Festival, 2024 I Los Angeles, CA
Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival, 2024 | Houston, TX
Phare International Film Festival, 2024 | Albion, Mauritius
Ely Film Festival, 2025 | Ely, MN
PC: Robert Scherle
PC: Mike Mahoney
PC: Mike Mahoney
