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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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