{"id":1048,"date":"2026-07-20T12:12:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T12:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/?p=1048"},"modified":"2026-07-20T12:13:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T12:13:04","slug":"sankaya-pumpkin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/?p=1048","title":{"rendered":"SANKAYA PUMPKIN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"523\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"1049\" src=\"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/03_CSH_Sankaya-Pumpkin_Poster-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/03_CSH_Sankaya-Pumpkin_Poster-1.jpg 523w, https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/03_CSH_Sankaya-Pumpkin_Poster-1-196x300.jpg 196w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This documentary explores the traditional artistry of Cambodian pumpkin dessert-making. The film offers an intimate look at a cherished family heritage, documenting the meticulous, step-by-step process used to create this cultural staple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Project Type:<\/strong> Documentary, Short, Student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 3 minutes 12 seconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Country of Origin:<\/strong> Cambodia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Country of Filming:<\/strong> United States<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language:<\/strong> Central Khmer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shooting Format:<\/strong> Digital<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Project:<\/strong> Yes &#8211; Community College of Aurora<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Headshot-0115664fb1-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Headshot-0115664fb1-headshot.jpg 533w, https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Headshot-0115664fb1-headshot-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Director Biography &#8211;&nbsp;Sourthearak Duong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sourthearak Duong also known as T-Rex, is a film student at University of Colorado Denver (UCD) and a filmmaker in Denver, Colorado. He is from Phnom Penh city, Cambodia that located in southeast Asia. He speaks two languages Khmer and English. He is a Spring 2025 graduate of the Community College of Aurora (CCA)\/Cinematic Arts, where he studied with a focus on Cinematography. While he is attending at film school in Denver, he has made some film projects at the school as a cinematographer and director. In 2024, T-Rex volunteered at Aspen Film Festival as a camera team and cam-operator for the festival. T-Rex is also worked as a tutor for DAVA organization kid camp in summer 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025; he helped kids to create films and learn the structure of film making. The student that he helped on their film \u201cThe New Kid\u201d which is won the GOLD KEY AWARD in Colorado State. T-Rex is also interested in creating some contents in the social media sphere such as a short video like reels. His documentary &#8220;My Grandma\u2019s Story&#8221; has received significant acclaim on the film festival circuit. Between 2025 and early 2026, the film garnered three awards, one nomination, a semi-finalist placement, and six official selections. The U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh collaborated with Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF) in March 2026 to present a directorial Q&amp;A featuring T-Rex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Director Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This documentary explores the cultural and traditional customs of a Cambodian family as they prepare a classic pumpkin dessert. The film highlights a cherished family recipe passed down through generations and focuses on the intricate culinary process and the deep communal bonds it creates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-1-Sequence_01.00_02_23_12.Still003-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-1-Sequence_01.00_02_23_12.Still003-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-1-Sequence_01.00_02_23_12.Still003-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-1-Sequence_01.00_02_23_12.Still003-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-1-Sequence_01.00_02_23_12.Still003-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-1-Sequence_01.00_02_23_12.Still003.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1051\" src=\"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-2-Sequence_01.00_01_17_19.Still002-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-2-Sequence_01.00_01_17_19.Still002-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-2-Sequence_01.00_01_17_19.Still002-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-2-Sequence_01.00_01_17_19.Still002-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-2-Sequence_01.00_01_17_19.Still002-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-2-Sequence_01.00_01_17_19.Still002.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1052\" src=\"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-3-Sequence_01.00_02_47_16.Still005-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-3-Sequence_01.00_02_47_16.Still005-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-3-Sequence_01.00_02_47_16.Still005-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-3-Sequence_01.00_02_47_16.Still005-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-3-Sequence_01.00_02_47_16.Still005-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-3-Sequence_01.00_02_47_16.Still005.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1053\" src=\"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-4-Sequence_01.00_02_27_03.Still004-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-4-Sequence_01.00_02_27_03.Still004-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-4-Sequence_01.00_02_27_03.Still004-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-4-Sequence_01.00_02_27_03.Still004-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-4-Sequence_01.00_02_27_03.Still004-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-4-Sequence_01.00_02_27_03.Still004.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact: <a href=\"mailto:sourthearakduong@gmail.com\">sourthearakduong@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This documentary explores the traditional artistry of Cambodian pumpkin dessert-making. The film offers an intimate look at a cherished family heritage, documenting the meticulous, step-by-step process used to create this cultural staple. Director Biography &#8211;&nbsp;Sourthearak Duong Sourthearak Duong also known as T-Rex, is a film student at University of Colorado Denver (UCD) and a filmmaker &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/?p=1048\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;SANKAYA PUMPKIN&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1051,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1048","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cultural-short-doc"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1048","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1048"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1048\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1056,"href":"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1048\/revisions\/1056"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1051"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1048"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1048"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdfilmfestival.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1048"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}