The CMF Distinguished Filmmakers Network (DFN) and Lenovo have launched the “Seize the Night” Alternate Ending Challenge. DFN members produced alternate endings to Lenovo’s short “Seize the Night” video (beginning around when the enter button is pushed on the Ultrabook). The alternate ending with the most views by September 9, 2012 wins US $15,000. Several talented Asian American filmmakers are in the mix for the finals: Kelly Li, Anthony Bui, and Lanly Le. The top entrants received production budgets to visually capture the essence of Lenovo’s latest ultra-thin and ultra-light Ultrabook devices. Check out the final entries below.

Original video “Seize The Night”

Wake The Night by Kelly Li: An alternate ending to Lenovo’s “Seize the Night” with Can Nguyen of the Poreotix and Julie Zhan

More about Kelly Li
Kelly has already had a busy career since relocating from his native Ohio. An award-winning filmmaker with works featured nationwide on platforms such as MTV and Virgin America, Li is a firm believer in telling personal stories with universal themes. His last piece of work premiered at the Directors’ Guild of America at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. Currently, he’s finishing development of his first feature film.

The Dummy by Anthony Bui : Tosh & Iba are after Quan’s Ultrabook, but they kidnapped the wrong guy…

More about Anthony Bui
Anthony was born and raised in Los Angeles, so it seemed like destiny that he’d end up in the film industry. After deciding from a young age that he wanted to pursue the visual arts, he crafted a road to USC where he studied film production. Upon graduating, Anthony immediately began working on building his portfolio by shooting promos, commercials, and music videos for both local talent and corporations. He’s worked with the largest content creators on Youtube, Maker Studios, and has numerous viral videos to show for it. Although shooting branded content for the likes of Tide, Intel, and Panasonic have also been great, his passion is to direct feature films–something he hopes to do soon.

The Exchange by Lanly Le : A special guest from out-of-this world shares a special exchange with some earthlings.

More about Lanly Le
Lanly Le is a fashion and beauty photographer and videographer. With a free spirit and a romantic eye, she hopes to instill passion and a bit of a love story in all of her images–whether they are moving or still. Le is based in Phoenix and also holds a heavy interest in rockclimbing, sushi, and betta fish.