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Asian American shorts

Run DMZ with Dumbfoundead : Episode 4

Run DMZ with Dumbfoundead : Episode 4

The web series Run DMZ with Dumbfoundead continues with episode 4. Armed with an address from Alex, Jon and his boys pay a visit to that location to see if they can find more information about Ken Jong’s Grill. Jon’s search for Ken Jong is derailed by an unexpected psychedelic detour. What’s reality and what’s a dream as Jon tries to find answers. Look cameos from Watsky and Andy Milonakis!

Previous episodes:
Run DMZ with Dumbfoundead : Episode 1
Run DMZ with Dumbfoundead : Episode 2
Run DMZ with Dumbfoundead : Episode 3

Run DMZ with Dumbfoundead : Episode 4 (contains explicit language)

Behind the scenes of Run DMZ with Dumbfoundead : Episode 4

Internet Icon Season 2 Episode 8

Internet Icon Season 2 Episode 8

Internet Icon Season 2 continues with episode 8 “The Trailer Challenge”. With the Shield Brothers eliminated, the Top 4 contestants compete in the “Chase Sequence Challenge” where they have 5 hours to shoot and edit a trailer. They may also use actor(s) including KevJumba from the ICONography Area. These filmmakers put together a promotional movie trailer. YouTubers iJustine, Jenna Marbles, Smosh, and PewDiePie join Ryan Higa, Christine Lakin, and Timothy DeLaGhetto as a guest judges. They critique each of the Chase Sequence videos, deliberate, and then eliminate one contestant.

Top 4 contestants include
Will Pacarro
Bad Weather Films
The Kloons
Matthias

Previous episodes:
Internet Icon Season 2 Episode 1
Internet Icon Season 2 Episode 2
Internet Icon Season 2 Episode 3
Internet Icon Season 2 Episode 4
Internet Icon Season 2 Episode 5
Internet Icon Season 2 Episode 6
Internet Icon Season 2 Episode 7

Internet Icon Season 2 Episode 8 (part 1)

Internet Icon Season 2 Episode 8 (part 2)

Trailer Challenge Videos

Roll Models : Episode 2

Roll Models : Episode 2

The web series Roll Models continues with episode 2 “Poppin’ Bottles With Top Models”. The girls head over to the nightclub to show off their unique go-go dancing styles. The ladies share some insights about working together in the import scene and show a little of their catty side. When Jowe arrives, he offer to buy bottles for the girls. However, they each want their own bottle. When the liquor flows, Big Abe becomes even more vigilant at the club. On the dance floor, Scarlet and Jowe engage in a dare while Michelle Yee and Danielle Lo swindle free drinks. With special guest appearance from legendary go-go dancer Jeri Lee.

Previous episodes
Roll Models : Episode 1

Roll Models : Episode 2 (contains adult language)

Saved by the Bell: The Movie by Wong Fu Productions

Saved by the Bell: The Movie by Wong Fu Productions

Wong Fu Productions released the mockumentary of their first movie, Saved by the Bell: The Movie. They recast the roles with Asian American actors. Recasting is nothing new with Hollywood with films like 21 to Dragonball : Evolution. Hollywood remakes Asian films all the time including My Sassy Girl, The Ring, Old Boy, The Departed (aka Infernal Affairs), so why not the reverse. Wong Fu Productions have assembled an elite list of Asian American actors for Saved by the Bell including Ryan Higa as Zack Morris, D-Trix as AC Slater, Cathy Nguyen as Kelly, Tanya Chisholm as Lisa, Arden Cho as Jessie, and David Choi as Screech.

Watch more Wong Fu Productions: The Long Lost Member, FLASHBACKATTACK, Meet the Kayak, Too Fast, Company Car, and Drummer Love Song.

Saved by the Bell: The Movie by Wong Fu Productions

In Transition with Margaret Cho : Episode 2

In Transition with Margaret Cho : Episode 2

Margaret Cho’s webseries “In Transition” continues with episode 2 “Rollin’ In Da Beef”. We meet urban “lifestyle” mogul, Marla Stevens (Luenell), her assistant (Will Boddington) and her financial manager Barry Schwartz (Stephen Spiegel). Meanwhile, back at the halfway house, Tawny (Margaret Cho) reveals to her ex-cellies Concha (Selene Luna) and Farhonda (Yvette Saunders) that she is plotting to confront Marla for monies owed – and enlists the girls to help her.

Previous episodes:
In Transition with Margaret Cho : Episode 1

In Transition with Margaret Cho : Episode 2 (contains adult language)

Suspended : Episode 2

Suspended : Episode 2

The web series “Suspended” continues with Day 2 as Martin (Kevin Wu) and Randall (Justin Chon) begin their school suspension. Randall shows Martin his espionage tactics to get out of the house without his parents knowing. Will they be able to escape parental surveillance? Suspended is a prequel to the movie Man-Up!

Previous episode:
Suspended : Episode 1

Suspended : Episode 2