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    2 Fast, 2 Furious Moviemaking

    Fri. Nov. 3rd, 5:00 PM

    The short film shoot-out competition is fast becoming a favourite annual event for new and experienced filmmakers – and the Asian heritage community of filmmakers throughout North America has embraced the idea of producing a short film within 24 hours to 7 days.

    YourSpace



    Director: Ryan Tse
    Narrative | Beta | Colour | 2006 | 5 minutes | USA

    A reporter invites his audience in to take a closer look at the Internet sensation known as “YourSpace.” Is it the next great thing – or an epidemic sweeping the nation? YOURSPACE won the Audience Choice Award at the D.C. 48 Hour Film Project.

    Canadian Premiere

    Rated F… For Fart



    Directors: Donna Lee, Terra Poirier
    Narrative | Beta | Colour | 2004 | 8 minutes | Canada

    RATED F… FOR FART is a micro-documentary on farting and its implications for intimacy in lesbian relationships and dating. This film was shot and edited in-camera in 48 hours, for the Digital D.I.Y. Competition at Out on Screen 2004 and ultimately won the overall prize. The theme was “Rated F for….”

    Director in Attendance

    Happy Hamptons Holiday Camp For Troubled Couples



    Director: Greg Pak
    Narrative | Beta | Colour | 2006 | 7 minutes | USA

    After arriving at a couples resort, the husband is suddenly afflicted with a seriously bad case of the hiccups. In their moment of crisis, the partners realize that this is a situation that won’t be solved by holding their breath. The film was the result of participating in the 24 Hour Panasonic Film Competition at the Hamptons International Film Festival.

    Canadian Premiere

    Blue Glass



    Director: Jun Paul Obayashi
    Narative | DVD | Colour | 2006 | 10 minutes | Canada

    What would you do if you had everything you wanted – and in a moment, it was gone?

    Selected Awards:
    2006 Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon – 3rd place winner

    Director in Attendance

    Rise Of The Kitara



    Director: Alfred Gordon Liu
    Narative | DVD | Colour | 2006 | 10 minutes | Canada

    Andy the cable guy winds up in the house of his favourite adult star, Kitara. In the heat of confronting his Internet fantasy, Andy’s mom investigates Kitara’s true identity.

    Selected Awards:
    2006 Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon – 2nd place winner

    Director in Attendance

    An Offer



    Director: Marcus Sim
    Narative | DVD | Colour | 2006 | 10 minutes | Canada

    On morning, Rob Lee, a martial arts fanatic finds himself in a dilemma when his idol, movie star Ringo Lee, shows up at his door-step and makes him a life-altering offer.

    Selected Awards:
    2006 Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon – 1st place winner

    Director in Attendance

    Celebrity Host for this program:

    Kevan Ohtsji


    When asked of his career journey, this sultry brooding young actor reflected on his mother. “She told me to shoot for the stars and if you don’t make it, at least you’ll land on the moon.” A fine shooter he’s become. Latest credit: Race To Mars.



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