The Necklace with Karin Anna Cheung

Another alum from “The People I’ve Slept With” worked on a short for the Interpretations Film Initiative. This time it’s Karin Anna Cheung. She goes from a promiscuous woman to cold hearted bad ass. In The Necklace, she plays Charlie, who reminisces about the past and her actions the night before… Directing this short is Michael Aki, who also directed Strangers. The cinematography style is very similar in both films.

Here’s the director’s statement on the short:

Busy with submitting and promoting our latest film “Strangers,” we thought a break was much needed before heading into our next project. However, Cousin Eric Nakamura informed me about Interpretations and Toyotas (in addition to other) open invitation to submit a 3 minute short. I wasn’t interested at first but after his inspiring conversation, I picked up the phone and called the team. The deadline was looming so Bill and Robert took the task of collaborating with me on the writing, rewriting and revising of various ideas that would not only fulfill the requirements of the contest but more importantly stay within the context of our CineHous world. Karin Anna Cheung, who I had wanted to work with ever since we “tested” her some years back, was available between promoting her and Quentin Lee’s successful film, “The People I slept with.” Pryor and I scouted locations and we dusted off Angela(the Panasonic 24P) for one more go at it. Thanks to all for their participation and support. We hope you enjoy our short. Oh yeah, big chinchin thanks to Goh Nakamura for doing some score.

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The Necklace with Karin Anna Cheung