Awards: Munich New Wave Short Film Festival – Best Female Director; Brisbane Australia – Best Short Film

Director’s Comment: JAMMED was inspired by a conversation I had with my mother when she reflected on what it might have been like to be financially independent, rather than relying on a partner and retiring early to look after my siblings and me. Her aspirations on being a career-driven woman deeply resonated with me.  Collectively, we are all burdened by the roles we play in each other’s lives,  especially in many Asian communities, where the pressure to prioritize the needs of the family over personal aspirations is a shared responsibility.

Ultimately, I hope JAMMED sheds light on these complex realities and perspectives. It’s a reflection on how we find our sense of worth not through external validation, but through deep introspection and time in understanding our own identity.