March 27, 2026 —

“Hiraeth” by Kegan Sewall-Lau and KJ Schneider | After After School Special

[A shorter cut of the film screened at After School Special. This is the full version]

Kegan Sewall-Lau and KJ Schneider on “Hiraeth”

ATMI producer Rhys James speaks with filmmakers KJ Schneider and Kegan Sewall-Lau about the making of their film “Hiraeth” which screened at the 2025 After School Special.

Filmed by Kendrick Whiteman and Mo Spooner. Edited by Xander Eaton and Logan Ehrhart.

This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit arts.gov