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Asian Male Libido
Sat. Nov. 3rd, 9:45 PM
Who says men’s taste in movies is only restricted to just gunfire, explosions, and robots that turn into things? The conflicts and struggles of keeping and starting a relationship, and finding that special someone can also be seen through the male perspective. Asian independent cinema is breaking into this amusing yet relatable genre as well. BRAINFART reveals the conflicting thoughts within a man’s head before he makes his approach. Then Sammy finds out, in MOUSE, A LOVE STORY, how much he really has in common with the other half, with hilarious results! SHANGHAI KISS follows a lonely young man as he jumps back and forth between continents to finally find out where and to whom he truly belongs.
Shanghai Kiss
Directors: Kern Konwiser, David Ren | Writer: David Ren | Producer: Kip Konwiser
Narrative | Beta | Colour | 2006 | 104 minutes | USA
An out-of-work Chinese American actor moves to the exotic city of Shanghai, China to connect with his ancestry and pursue a new romance, but he must leave behind the only girl who has ever truly loved him. Ken Leung, Kelly Hu and Hayden Panettiere (NBC’s HEROES) star in this infectious, laugh-filled romantic film. SHANGHAI KISS is the story of Liam (Leung), a struggling Chinese-American actor in Los Angeles who meets a pretty high school girl named Adelaide (Panettiere) and develops a strong friendship. However, when things get too tough in L.A., he takes the opportunity to move to Shanghai – but he can’t seem to forget Adelaide. Full of deep feelings and high spirits, SHANGHAI KISS also stars a great ensemble cast including Joel David Moore (HATCHET) and James Hong (BALLS OF FURY).
Previous Screenings/Selected Awards:
San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival 2007
Canadian Premiere
preceded by:
BrainFart
Director: Ty Philips | Writer/Producer: Rick Tae
Narrative | Beta | Colour | 2006 | 5 minutes | Canada
Blaming race and penis size for his inability to approach the woman of his dreams sitting across a café, an Asian man languishes in cerebral agony, until his heart literally explodes.
Vancouver Premiere | Director in Attendance
Mouse, A Love Story
Director: Michael Kim | Writer/Producer: Joseph H. Shim
Narrative | Beta | Colour | 2007 | 12 minutes | USA
Sammy, a 5’4” upcoming Asian American comic, is comforted by his friends at a Korea-town bar over the breakup of his 5’10” blonde girlfriend. Unknowingly, an equally talented Asian American female comic sits close by, head over heels for Sammy’s affection. His misconception of Asian women is dramatically changed as a simple bathroom trip reveals love can be hiding in all the wrong places.
World Premiere
Celebrity Host for this program:
Grace Park
Grace made her debut in ROMEO MUST DIE, followed by roles in THE DEAD ZONE, OUTER LIMITS and Canadian hit, EDGEMONT. Sci Fi Channel’s BATTLESTAR GALACTICA has led to guest-starring on STARGATE: SG-1, ANDROMEDA, the EA video game, Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars, the upcoming BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: RAZOR – and WEST 32ND, directed by Michael Kang, screening in festivals worldwide.
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