Ephemera (film)

Ephemera
Directed byShan Jiang
Written byShan Jiang
Produced by
  • Shan Jiang
  • Yinx Zhou
  • Sol Ye
Starring
  • Yvonne Shuyu Zhang
  • Shu-Yi
CinematographyFeixue Tang
Edited by
  • Shan Jiang
  • Hazel McKibbin
Music byAnnie Hart
Production
company
Sporadic Writing School
Release date
Running time
82 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • Singapore
Languages
  • English
  • Mandarin
  • Chinese

Ephemera is a 2026 independent romantic drama film written and directed by Shan Jiang. It stars Yvonne Shuyu Zhang and Shu-Yi.

The film premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 7, 2026.

Premise

In post-pandemic Shanghai, two women — one leaving, one staying — share a single electric night wandering the city. A tender, breezy queer love story where chemistry, connection and bittersweet goodbyes feel thrillingly alive.

Cast

  • Yvonne Shuyu Zhang as Asher
  • Shu-Yi as Tori

Production

Principal photography had been completed in 2025, on a romantic drama film titled Ephemera by filmmaker Shan Jiang. It starred Yvonne Shuyu Zhang and Shu-Yi, and it is a US-Singapore co-production.[1] In April 2026, the film was selected to screen at the Tribeca Festival.[2]

Release

Ephemera premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 7, 2026.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Ephemera - Film Independent". Film Independent. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
  2. ↑ Lattanzio, Ryan (April 16, 2026). "Tribeca Festival Reveals 25th Anniversary Lineup with 103 World Premiere Features". Indie Wire. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Ephemera - Tribeca". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved April 24, 2026.