Help Bring UNPROVEN to the Screen

What does it mean to have to prove who you are, what you've experienced, and whether you deserve to belong?

UNPROVEN is an independent short film written and directed by Law Yik Man. Through an intimate, emotionally charged encounter between two strangers, the film explores identity, displacement, belonging and the complicated relationship between truth and perception.

The Film

Set over the course of one night, UNPROVEN follows Ishaan, a young Pakistani man preparing for his refugee hearing in Canada. As he rehearses his account, he struggles with the pressure of making his experiences understandable and believable to someone who will ultimately decide his future.

At a 24-hour laundromat, he encounters Ah Long, a young man from Hong Kong with his own complicated history of displacement, identity and loss.

What begins as a quiet exchange gradually develops a personal conversation. As the two men challenge each other's understanding of truth, they confront questions about identity, intimacy, survival, and what it means to belong somewhere.

Rather than presenting easy answers, UNPROVEN invites audiences to consider how people navigate the expectations placed upon them, and how much of themselves they feel compelled to reveal in order to be accepted.

Early Recognition

UNPROVEN has already received recognition from the international film community, earning a place among the TOP 16 finalists at the Asian Film Awards Academy and receiving an Honourable Mention at the Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.

Why We Want to Make This Film

We believe some of the most meaningful stories in cinema are found in ordinary moments between people.

The film aims to explore complex social and personal questions through the experiences of two people.

We want to create a film that encourages audiences to look beyond assumptions, consider perspectives different from their own, and reflect on the ways identity and belonging shape our lives.

Help Us Raise $10,000

Your contributions will support the practical work involved in making an independent film, including production, equipment, locations, cast and crew expenses, post-production, and festival submissions.

Every donation will help us move closer to completing the film and sharing it with audiences.

Our goal is to make a film that people can connect with, spark conversations, and find its place within the independent film festival community.

Thank you for helping us bring UNPROVEN to the screen!