Interview with a Hero

Narrative Short - 15 minutes - Drama - Khmer/English

A Cambodian-Australian man, estranged from his daughter, who makes and performs with shadow puppets for his local temple is asked to go onto television to perform a show from his repetoire. At first, he is hesitant, but wanting to connect to his daughter decides to go onto television. Unbenknownst to everyone, he is hiding a secret from his past in his show.

Made at AFTRS

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPH7Uib46K8

Festivals:

SXSW London 2026

Atlanta Film Festival 2026

Cambodian International Film Festival 2026

Melbourne Intenational Film Festival 2025 - Accelerator Lab

Sydney Film Festival 2025 - Dendy Shorts (nominated)

St. Kilda Film Festival 2026

CinefestOZ 2025

Adelaide Film Festival 2025

Reelgood Film Festival 2026