Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon 2009 Winners

MAMM 2009 Awards Top 3 At Gala Event Aug 29
VAFF celebrated another successful MAMM event with a full slate of 15 teams at the starting line with one extra team waiting in the wings. The SOLD OUT screening event took place at Cinemark Tinseltown Theatres with a long rush ticket line up. The party carried on to Kentizen Fusion Lounge as filmmakers, team members and MAMM audience mingled and swapped stories from the trenches.
The top prize of $1000 and Cinework prizes brought out the creative juices in all the teams. Judges noted incredible improvements from returning teams, reinforcing VAFF’s mandate to provide an opportunity for emerging filmmakers to hone their craft.
- 1st Place | BAMBOOZLE | Team: Halo-Halo Productions | Team Leader: Ana de Lara
- 2nd Place | VAGINA VACATION | Team: Dynasty Brothers | Team Leader: Erick Boychuk
- 3rd Place | MISPLACED | Team: Fusion | Team Leader: Krista Jang
- Honourable Mention | B-LINE | Team: Yin Wah Films | Team Leader: Tin Pak Lau
All MAMM 2009 Tickets On Sale Now
Monday August 24, 2009 by administrator
PURCHASE MIGHTY ASIAN 2009 TICKETS
ADVANCE ONLINE TICKET SALES ON SALE NOW.
- All tickets are non-refundable.
- The Tinseltown theatre is smaller than in previous years. There are only 188 seats and given that we have 14 teams in competition, we expect that it will sell out. Please buy your tickets for the first screening as soon as possible to avoid missing the awards presentation and the after-party.
- There are a limited number of After-Party tickets available for those who cannot attend the 7:00 PM Gala Screening but still want to celebrate with the various teams. The After-Party begins at 9:30 PM. You may purchase these tickets below.
- A 2nd public screening later at 9:45 PM has been added for friends & family & team members who could not attend the first screening. You may purchase these tickets below.
GALA SCREENING TICKETS
- Gala event date: Saturday, August 29, 2009
- Start time: 7:00 PM
- Screening at Tinseltown Cinemas, 88 West Pender
- Includes After-party to follow at Kentizen Fusion Lounge, 2nd floor, Tinseltown
- Advance tickets (via online): $20
- Rush tickets at the door (if any): $20
- Only 188 seats available
- Sorry, no reservations.
GALA AFTER-PARTY TICKETS
- Gala event date: Saturday, August 29, 2009
- Start time: 9:30 PM
- After-party at Kentizen Fusion Lounge, 2nd floor, Tinseltown
- Advance tickets (via online): $10
- Rush tickets at the door (if any): $10
- Only 100 tickets available
2nd SCREENING TICKETS
- Date: Saturday, August 29, 2009
- Start time: 9:45 PM
- Screening at Tinseltown Cinemas, 88 West Pender
- Does NOT include access to After-party
- Advance tickets (via online): $10
- Tickets at the door: $10
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make your purchase here via Paypal.
2. Print your Paypal email receipt & pick up at the MAMM table at Tinseltown.
3. Download and bring your VAFF Membership Form, one form for each ticket
4. Pick up your tickets at VAFF table @ Tinseltown, Aug. 29th.
5. All tickets are non-refundable.
BUY NOW
| Event Title | Location | Tickets |
| MAMM Gala Screening: 7:00 PM | Tinseltown | Rush Only |
| After-Party to follow | Kentizen Fusion Lounge | |
| Event Title | Location | Tickets |
| MAMM After-Party Only: 9:30 PM | Kentizen Fusion Lounge | Buy at door |
| Event Title | Location | |
| MAMM 2009 2nd Screening: 9:45 PM | Tinseltown | Buy at door |
Remaining Gala online tickets: 0 (Line up at the door for Rush-Only tickets)
After-Party Only tickets: still available – purchase at MAMM table at Tinseltown
2nd Screening tickets: still available -purchase at MAMM table at Tinseltown
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT
- Because these films have not been rated by the Provincial classifiers, only VAFF members will be allowed into this screening. Please download this form and have each ticket-holder fill one out. Bring it with you to Tinseltown on Aug. 29th. (Membership fee is already included in the price of the ticket.) Thank you.
Download and print VAFF Membership Form.
MAMM 2009 Pitch Session
Sunday August 9, 2009 by administrator
MAMM 2009 STORY PITCHING SESSION
On Saturday August 8th 2009, 15 MAMM teams converged at Cineworks and pitched their film story incorporating their genre & a pre-selected creative element to the MAMM 2008 judges.
The teams pitched in this order…

Team: Yin Wah Films | Genre: Thriller-Comedy | Creative Element: the odds

Team: Dynasty Bros. | Genre: Comedy | Creative Element: ping pong

Team: Stray Cat Studios | Genre: Action-Comedy | Creative Element: the rules

Team: SlapDash Productions | Genre: Drama-Comedy | Creative Element: carry the torch

Team: Alwaysfurther | Genre: Fantasy-Drama | Creative Element: bandages

Team: OneLook Productions | Genre: Thriller-Drama | Creative Element: underdog

Team: Meatwood Flack | Genre: Comedy | Creative Element: the agony of defeat

Team: Fusion | Genre: Drama | Creative Element: obstacle course

Team: Sakura | Genre: Love | Creative Element: pep talk

Team: Darkhorse | Genre: Love | Creative Element: stalemate

Team: Synchronicity Express Productions | Genre: Detective | Creative Element: teamwork

Team: Vzeth Productions | Genre: Fantasy-Love-Comedy | Creative Element: world record

Team: Halo-Halo Productions | Genre: Comedy | Creative Element: mascot

Team: Riptide | Genre: Comedy | Creative Element: body odour

Team: Brain Dead | Genre: Comedy | Creative Element: uniforms
Their finished films are due on Thursday August 20th…
And STAY TUNED for ticket sales for the Gala Awards Screening at Tinseltown on Saturday August 29th…
MAMM 2008 Pitching Session
Sunday August 17, 2008 by mamm
MAMM 2008 PITCHING SESSION
Fifteen teams pitched their stories to the Adjudication Panel.
MAMM 2008 Judges
Sunday August 10, 2008 by administrator
MAMM 2008 ADJUDICATION PANEL
Discover the deciders for MAMM 2008. Four industry professionals will adjudicate both the pitch session and the final film submissions…
MAMM 2008 Teams
Sunday August 10, 2008 by administrator
MAMM 2008 TEAMS
The Fantastic Fifteen. MAMM 2008 is the largest ever, with a record number of team entries moving beyond the registration deadline. Some are new to their superpowers. Some are seasoned superheroes. All are Mighty.
MAMM Awards 2008
Saturday August 2, 2008 by administrator
MIGHTY ASIAN MOVIEMAKING MARATHON AWARDS 2008
Three awards. (Potentially) fifteen short films. Drumroll, please…
The MAMM Awards 2008 for the three short films/teams with the highest total score, sponsored by the Cineworks Independent Filmmakers’ Society, are…
Announcing Mighty Asian Script Mentoring for all MAMM Teams
Wednesday July 23, 2008 by administrator

MIGHTY ASIAN SCRIPT MENTORSHIP
It all starts with a good story, and a great script to tell it. Looking for a script consultant – but not on an ultra-low film contest budget? Look no further than the next few lines!
Rick Tae, our Mighty Asian Script Mentor, is available for the next two weekends to MAMM teams interested in honing their pitch, or in getting feedback on their story outline or script draft.
Mighty Asian 2008 Rules + Regulations
Tuesday July 15, 2008 by administrator
Read the 2008 official rules and regulations here. There’s been new twists and changes since last year! MAMM runs August 10 to 26 this year.
New Direction For Vancouver Asian Canadian Film Contest
Monday July 14, 2008 by administrator

VANCOUVER, BC (July 14, 2008) – The Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon (MAMM), the Lower Mainland’s only annual short film contest with a declared diversity angle, enters its fourth successful year with a new direction this August in association with the Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF), Shaw Multicultural Channel, and the Cineworks Independent Filmmakers’ Society. MAMM runs from August 10 to 26. Entry deadline is August 8.