Chelsie Pennello is an Asian American independent filmmaker based in Washington, DC. As a writer/director, she is drawn tothe endearing humanity in deeplyflawedcharactersand is passionate about Asian American and womenrepresentation on film.Her latest narrative short,Mandarins,starsChristine Chang(NBC'sNew Amsterdam, Lucky Grandma) and Michael Tow (Apple TV'sCity on Fire, Sound of Metal)and is currently on the festival circuit, where it world premiered at Oscar-qualifying Cinequest film festival. Her debut short film,KILL GREEN,written and directed while still a student at Syracuse ...