Join us for 10-minute short film Single Residence Occupancy, followed by an in-person conversation with writer Belinda Huijuan Tang, director Omer Ben Shachar and cinematographer Wenting Fisher. The short will screen twice.

Omer Ben Shachar is a two-time Film Independent Fellow. Omer, Belinda and Wenting made Single Residence Occupancy during their participation in Project Involve in 2023.

A Chinese immigrant living in a single residence occupancy apartment receives news that her family’s application for better housing is denied, and grapples with how to share the news with her children.

The film won the Jury Award for Best Narrative Short at the 2025 Atlanta Film Festival.

Beverages will be served prior to the screening, starting at 7:00 pm PT.

 
2025, 10 minutes, color | Written by Belinda Huijuan Tang | Directed by Omer Ben Shachar | Main Cast Kathy Wu, Lauren Mei, Darren Shen-Kao, Madison Paige | Produced by Yuky Shen | Executive Produced by Jasmine Rivas, Francisco Velasquez, Joenique Rose
 

Registration Information

All Film Independent Members can register for this event starting at 11:00 am on Sunday, November 30. | Registration is free; one registration per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required.

Film Lover Members, Secret Members and Fellows (with an active Membership) receive priority entry to this event. Email membership@filmindependent.org for more.

Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access, and receive both priority entry and reserved seating. For information about Arts Circle, contact Jennifer Murby at jmurby@filmindependent.org.
 

Tickets/Parking

On the day of the event, registered Members may pick up tickets as early as one hour prior to the scheduled start time – look for Film Independent signage. Tickets are nontransferable and for general, unreserved theater seating only (except for Arts Circle Members). Attendees must be in their seat(s) at least 15 minutes prior to the advertised start time or seat(s) may be released. Entry/seating will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests may not enter the venue without the Member who registered them present. Registration does not guarantee entry, even with a ticket in hand.

Complimentary parking provided with validation. Garage entrance on Masselin.
 

Accessibility

Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@filmindependent.org or 323 556 9305.
 

Screening Policies

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Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.