Join us and the director of the film In Waves as we get a behind the scenes look at this new animated film based on the award winning graphic novel of the same title. Both Phuong-Mai Nguyen, Director and AJ Dungo, Writer / Creator of the graphic novel will be answering audience questions and signing books and free posters.

  Wednesday October 28 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT

  Location: 210 East Main St. Alhambra CA, 91801

  Panel: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, followed by a signing ending at 8:00 PM

 FREE admission. All ages welcome.

  FREE movie poster for attendees.

  ADMISSION DETAILS

• Admission: FREE RSVP and Walk ins welcome.
• Please arrive 30 min prior to the event.
• Seating is first come first serve.  

  SIGNING DETAILS

• Limit 2 signed items per person 
• All items must be purchased prior to queuing in the signing line
• No sketches, shikishi boards, sketchbooks, or blank papers

  FEATURED ARTIST/S PANELISTS

• Phuong-Mai Nguyen, Director
• AJ Dungo, Writer / Creator of the graphic novel

  ABOUT IN WAVES

Get ready to be swept away by In Waves. The animated film, adapted from AJ Dungo’s beloved autobiographical graphic memoir of the same name, is coming to Netflix this fall.

In filmmaker Phuong Mai Nguyen’s feature debut, shy teenager and amateur skateboarder AJ meets Kristen, an avid surfer, at a high school dance, and he’s immediately enamored with her. Against the backdrop of sunny, vibrant Los Angeles and in the throes of first love, Kristen introduces AJ to the joys and culture of surfing, despite AJ’s initial fear of all things water. As their relationship deepens, Kristen faces a sudden illness that threatens the life they’re building together.

Featuring the voices of Actor Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Will Sharpe (The White Lotus, Too Much) as AJ and Academy Award and Tony Award nominee Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Wild Robot) as Kristen, In Waves follows the couple’s love story as they take on every adversity that comes their way, powered by their passion for the ocean, for their community, and for each other. 

The film, which made its debut as the opening selection of the 2026 Cannes Critics' Week, rides onto Netflix Dec 11.