Outside the Box [Office], Bleecker Street, and Tideline Entertainment,
invite you and a guest to attend

A Special Sneak Preview Screening of

SLANTED

Winner: Grand Jury Prize - Narrative Feature
SXSW Film & TV Festival 2025

Written & Directed by Amy Wang
Produced by Trevor Wall, Adel “Future” Nur,
Cameron Boling, Amy Wang, and Mark Ankner

Followed by a Q&A with Amy Wang

7:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 5th, 2026

The Ray Stark Family Theater, SCA 108
George Lucas Building, USC School of Cinematic Arts Complex
900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVPs REQUIRED.
RSVPs ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

FOOD AND DRINKS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE AUDITORIUM.
 

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

In Theaters Nationwide on March 13th, 2026
 

About Slanted

Joan Huang idolizes the popular girls and dreams of being prom queen, but fears the only way to win is to look like all the past queens whose portraits line her high school halls. Enter Ethnos: a mysterious cosmetic surgery clinic that makes people of color appear white. Joan undergoes the procedure and wakes up a beautiful blonde destined for the crown, but at what cost? Blending sharp satire, sci-fi, and body horror, and starring Shirley Chen (Dìdi), Mckenna Grace (Regretting You), and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever), Slanted proves that identity is never only skin-deep.

Provided courtesy of Bleecker Street and Tideline Entertainment. Rated R. Running time: 102 minutes. In English and Mandarin, with English subtitles.

https://bleeckerstreetmedia.com/slanted

About the Guest

AMY WANG (Writer, Director, Producer)

Amy Wang is a Chinese-Australian writer/director whose directorial debut SLANTED, which she also wrote and produced, won the 2025 Narrative Feature Grand Jury Prize at SXSW. The film stars Shirley Chen, Emmy nominee Mckenna Grace, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Amelie Zilber and Vivian Wu. Shortly after graduating from AFI, Amy’s short UNNATURAL was awarded gold at the Young Director Awards at Cannes Lions 2018, and her feature script WENDI made the Black List. From there, Amy wrote on many features including CRAZY RICH ASIANS 2 for Warner Bros. and Color Force. On the TV side, Amy was most recently a Producer on THE BROTHERS SUN for Netflix, starring Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh and she was previously staffed on the limited series FROM SCRATCH for Netflix, starring Oscar winner Zoe Saldaña. In 2025, she was named 1 of 8 “UP NEXT IN ENTERTAINMENT” by Variety and Gold House.

About Outside the Box [Office]

Outside the Box [Office] is a weekly showcase for upcoming releases highlighting world cinema, documentary and independent film titles. The series draws from around the globe to present movies that may challenge, inspire or simply entertain.

To view the calendar of screenings, click here

To SUBSCRIBE to our MAILING LIST for upcoming free screenings and events, e-mail the word "Subscribe" to: aago@cinema.usc.edu
 

Check-In & Reservations

The USC School of Cinematic Arts operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

This screening is free of charge and open to the public. A reservation confirmation will automatically be sent to your e-mail account upon successfully making an RSVP through this website. Doors will open at 6:30 P.M.

All SCA screenings are OVERBOOKED to ensure seating capacity in the theater, therefore seating is not guaranteed based on RSVPs. The RSVP list will be checked in on a first-come, first-served basis until the theater is full. Once the theater has reached capacity, we will no longer be able to admit guests, regardless of RSVP status.

Accessibility Needs

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Alessandro Ago, Assistant Dean, Programming and Special Events, at aago@cinema.usc.edu or 213-740-2330. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least seven days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

Parking

On-campus parking at the University of Southern California is limited. We recommend buying a day pass for the Royal Street Structure, located at the intersection of Royal Street and W. Jefferson Blvd. Parking passes are $20/car. For more information about parking at USC, please visit USC Transportation Website:

https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/daily-and-hourly-parking/
https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/about-us/entrance-hours/

Contact Information

Name: Alessandro Ago
Email: aago@cinema.usc.edu