FINAL GIRLS

10/09/2025

YOUR VOTE, YOUR VOICE!

11/01/2024

Made in collaboration with Rising Voices by Andrea Claire Morningstar, Toni Lynelle, Diane Cheklich and Sabolboro.

Why do Michigan Asian Americans vote? Join Rising Voices in this short documentary for a glimpse into how faith can have an impact on community members, spur...

11/01/2024

FINAL GIRLS and Rising Voices have teamed up to make these two short films on family, faith, values and civic engagement from the perspective of Asian American women living in Metro Detroit. Just in time for the 2024 presidential election. Check the comments for links!

10/29/2024

Be aware of Disinformation this election cycle and always! Toni Lynelle directed this piece for this Asian American Civic Education series made in collaboration with Rising Voices.

It's hard to tell what news is real or fake nowadays, and it's important to understand that disinformation is a tool to create doubt and mistrust of our elec...

10/29/2024

Lara Sfire directed this piece about the perils of Project 2025 - and its particular threats to the Asian American community. Featuring Jon Kung! Made in collaboration with Rising Voices

SPECIAL GUEST HOST ALERT! The staff at Rising Voices are so grateful for all the local artists and creatives who have contributed to reaching our Michigan Asian American communities this important election year. We’re honored to include chef, host and creator in our DIY POWER series as he talks about Project 2025, an extremist plan that would have a devastating impact on our AAPI families. Learn more about this dangerous policy plan and share with family and friends. Remember: our knowledge is our power.

You can watch Jon's video on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT2hwsUl-qI

You can learn more about Project 2025 and how it will specifically impact Asian Americans at https://stopaapihate.org/2024/08/23/project-2025-analysis/
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What is Project 2025? - Written and Directed by Lara Sfire

Crew
Director/Producers - Andrea Morningstar, Eden Sabolboro, Toni Cunningham, Diane Cheklich, Kristine Patnugot, Lara Sfire
Director of Photography - Thaad Sabolboro
Editors - Jon Clark, Clare Cooney
Sound & Mixing: Steve Sholtes
Assistant Producer - Amanda Tingley, Lendz Barinque
Camera Operators - Luigi Macairan, Taylor Lutz
Hair and Make-Up - Jillian Jackson
Graphic Design - Joe Dao
Shot on Location at The Reel Studios
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10/29/2024

Toni Lynelle directed this piece about spotting disinformation. It's available in Mandarin, Hindi, Tagalog, English, Vietnamese, and Bangla! Please share it with your Mandarin-speaking friends! Made in collaboration with Rising Voices.

10/26/2024

Proud to have made these voter information videos aimed at engaging the Asian American vote in collaboration with Rising Voices! Please share far and wide! Link to youtube channel in comments.

Michigan Asian Americans have the power to make history! Join Rising Voices and our amazing collaboration with Final Girls Detroit, a collective of award-winning Michigan women filmmakers, on our video civic education series DIY POWER, featuring videos in English, Mandarin, Hindi, Vietnamese, Bangla and Tagalog.

Join our hosts Lily, Latika, Yolanda, Henry, Marjana and Frances as they share knowledge on how to vote, advocate for our loved ones and build a better world for all. Stay tuned weekly for new videos and share the vids with family and friends so that they too can help build power for all our families, friends and loved ones this election year and beyond.

10/26/2024

Final Girls Eden Sabolboro, Diane Cheklich, Toni Cunningham, Lara Sfire, Kristine Patnugot and Andrea Morningstar teamed up to create a voter education video series for the Rising Voices DIY POWER series.

Asian Americans are the fastest growing population of eligible voters in the USA. Together, Asian Americans have the power to sway the election. This series is available in English, Hindi, Bangla, Vietnamese, Tagalog and Mandarin. Please share it with your Michigan Asian American friends and beyond!

It's hard to tell what news is real or fake nowadays, and it's important to understand that disinformation is a tool to create doubt and mistrust of our elec...

10/28/2022

Check out this Tribeca film festival premiere, AN ACT OF WORSHIP.

screening for FREE this weekend in Detroit!

Directed by a woman, about the history of being a Muslim woman in America.