Reflecting on his vexed relationship with his father, director David Nguyen struggles to master each video game level of life, from losing his toy doll to falling in love in Canada, and more. The animated short is illustrated in the old, SNES style 2D 8-bit sidescroller video games.
Insert Credit : short film
From the people that brought you K-Town, comes the new web series Roll Models. In episode 1 “Let’s Roll, Models!”, go beyond the beaches of Orange County to an underground world of import models and go-go dancers. Meet the roll models Nikita Esco, Melyssa Grace, Michelle Yee, Beckie Joon, Gina Darling, and Danielle Lo. Learn the finer points on the differences between import models vs modeling and go-go dancing vs stripping with these sassy ladies. The beautiful and established cast of ROLL MODELS brings their newest protegee Scarlet Chan out to an underground illegal car meet to show her the ropes. Big Abe brings out the the security detail as the body guard for the models. With special guest appearances from K-TOWN cast member Joe Cha & Jowe Lee and professional photographers Steve Bitanga and John Agcaoili.
Roll Models : Episode 1 (contains adult language)
The web series 88 Jade Way concludes with episode 6. Mr. Fu rallies his tenants and they take matters into their own hands to not only get their home back but to teach Mr. Moolah a lesson that he’ll probably forget. Gengha, Jesse, Red, Cat Lady, Homeless Man, and Mr. Fu band together to turn the tables on Mr. Moolah. How will the residents of 88 Jade Way exact their revenge?
Previous episodes:
88 Jade Way : Episode 1
88 Jade Way : Episode 2
88 Jade Way : Episode 3
88 Jade Way : Episode 4
88 Jade Way : Episode 5
88 Jade Way : Episode 6 (contains adult language and situations)
Lyrics to Give Yourself Some Slack
Sometimes life get you down
You make bad choices, but don’t let that make you frown
Put on rose colored glasses to get better look
You got to
Give youself some slack and get off the hook
Don’t bite off more than you can chew
I learned that lesson from my wise old pal Mr. Fu
Now I rate my men by their size in my little black book
You’ve gotta
Give yourself some slack and get off the hook
If we can do it then you can too
See, I’ve forgiven myself for taking part in all the fucked up shit that I put Charlie through
Whoa, yeah
Love and sex can make you bats
I screw this whole city
And I swim in a sea of cats
But now I don’t need to shake what I once shook
You gotta
Give yourself some slack and get off the hook
We’ve learned to look to our friends
We’re all bound to screw up and start hating ourselves again
But, with their help we’re in shape in half the time that it took
You’ve gotta
Give yourself some slack
Everybody now
Give yourself some slack
Oh lord
You gotta
Give yourself some slack and get off the hook
In the near future when water is scarce, Shin and Myra, two orphans following in their scientist father’s footsteps, develop a technology that could turn the tides of time and heal the earth. But when dark forces kidnap them in an attempt to steal their father’s invention, the device is mistakenly activated and a mysterious power unleashed. While trying to escape their captors, they are magically transported on a voyage out of this world.
If you’re a fan of anime, you’ll get a kick out of this short film. The Lexus film short is directed by Mitsuyo Miyazaki and stars Kaito Kobayashi and Suzuko Hara.
A Better Tomorrow : short film
More about director Mitsuyo Miyazaki
Originally from Osaka, Japan, Mitsuyo Miyazaki began her career as a stage performer and actress at a very early age. Her directorial debut short film TSUYAKO opened at the 2011 Palm Springs International ShortFest where the film won Future Filmmakers Award and Audience Award. TSUYAKO went on to screen at over 60 film festivals worldwide, winning 38 awards including the DGA Award for the Best Female Student Director and Grand Jury prizes at Academy Award qualified film festivals. She holds a B.S. in Theater Arts, Dance Performance and Fine Arts from Southern Utah University and an MFA in Film & Television Productions from the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
“Pupil” tells the story of an artist struggling to break through her personal cocoon and fulfill her dreams. After suffering a series of traumatic events, her perception shifts, forcing her to see the world in new and amazing ways. Life is limited and knowledge to be gained is unlimited. To use the limited to pursue the unlimited is foolish.
The short film Pupil is part of the Lexus short film series and stars Eugenia Yuan and Cheronna Ng. The story reminds us of Masterchef Christine Ha’s experience.
Pupil : short film
Behind the scenes of Pupil : short film
Wong Fu Productions released their latest short “The Long Lost Member”. After 10 years together, the guys of Wong Fu Productions look for something new to reinvent themselves. As part of their rebranding effort, they reach out to an old member Greg (Leehom Wang). Greg has moved on from Wong Fu to a successful singing career, but that doesn’t stop Wes, Phil, and Ted from trying to convince him to re-join Wong Fu Productions. Will Greg be part of Wong Fu again?
Watch more Wong Fu Productions: FLASHBACKATTACK, Meet the Kayak, Too Fast, Company Car, Drummer Love Song, Two Weeks Later: Resolution Fails, Hugger, Take it Slow, Two After Noon,The Catman Rises, Textreme, Race You, Real Friends, and The Last.
The Long Lost Member by Wong Fu Productions