Nervous Energy

Two young women sit in a movie theater watching the screen, one dabs her eye with a tissue as she cries.
  • 2025
  • 16 min
  • Drama, Comedy
  • United States
  • Chinese, English, Japanese, French
    • directors' fortnight 2025 laurelSXSW 2025 official selection laurel

On the cusp of success/failure, two unhinged female filmmakers decide to break up with their boyfriends, and for once, make a bold decision with their lives.

Written & Directed by

Eve Liu

Executive Producer

Spike Lee

Producers

Gregory Barnes

Elias Putnam

Alex Bendo

Starring

Lucie Zhang

Sonia Yuan

Ramzi Bashour

Keisuke Asano

Hudson Oz

Festivals

Awards & Grants