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Synopsis
SYNOPSIS
In this (likely) first-ever and (possibly) award-winning Meta-Asian-Stoner-Coming-Of-Age-Bromantic Dramedy, bottled-up secrets arise as two best friends decide to make a movie… about two guys making a movie… about two guys making a movie.
THE EXTREMELY UNIQUE TEAM
Director | Actor | Writer | Producer
Harrison Xu
Harrison has appeared on award-winning shows such as Shameless, Grey's Anatomy, 9-1-1, and American Horror Stories. He is also an accomplished voice actor, most recently dubbing the leads in the hit Netflix shows All Of Us Are Dead, The Glory, and Sweet Home.
Harrison has also worked as a marketing executive for studios like MGM, Open Road Films, Hulu, Blumhouse, and A24. Being both an experienced marketer and actor has given him a unique perspective on what it takes to create and market a successful product and has helped numerous projects open to #1 at the box office and win both Emmys and Academy Awards.
Director | Actor | Writer | Producer
Ivan Leung
Ivan is best known for his standout performances in both TV and film, boasting an impressive resume that includes acclaimed shows such as "Sex Lives of College Girls," "Grey's Anatomy," "The Goldbergs," "Superstore," and "Good Girls" and his work in SAG-Award-nominated film "The Tender Bar" (directed by George Clooney) co-starring alongside Ben Affleck and Tye Sheridan. He is also starring next in the highly anticipated film "SKILLHOUSE" from Josh Stolberg (the writer of SAW X), produced by Ryan Kavanaugh and 50 Cent.
Beyond acting, Ivan is celebrated for his comedic rap finesse, notably showcased in the viral hit "Taco Loving Asian Guy."
Director | Writer
Katherine Dudas
Katherine is a director and writer from New Jersey. She directed, co-wrote, and edited her first feature film, Juniper, which premiered at the prestigious Santa Barbara International Film Festival where it received rave reviews and several offers for distribution. Juniper was acquired by STX Entertainment and sold to Showtime and Paramount Plus in the fall of 2022. Coming from an improv comedy background, Katherine is dedicated to telling heartfelt and truthful stories through a comedic lens. She's written and directed multiple short films that have garnered attention and shopping agreements from executives at Amazon and Nickelodeon.
Producer
Noel Do-Murakami
Noel is an Asian and Latino queer filmmaker, emphasizing on marginalized story telling. He has collaborated on projects for TV and Film for Amazon and Netflix, his latest feature being the upcoming film SKILLHOUSE with Lifeboat Productions. His experience in production management has landed clients such as Apple and Gates Ventures, working closely with Directors and Executives to execute creative visions. He is passionate about having representation of stories from communities that are often silenced or underserved.
Editor | Associate Producer
Michael Scotti Jr.
Emmy-Award winning editor Michael Scotti Jr. is known for his work on PEN15, Dollface, Daisy Jones and The Six, and Archive 81. Michael’s editing work has recently been praised at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival on the film Guts as well as the Tribeca Film Festival on the film Sperm Bank. He also has extensive experience working in fast-turnaround sports news broadcasting at MLB Network and NHL Network, where he earned a Sports Emmy before relocating to Los Angeles. Michael is a storyteller who loves working with passionate creatives who strive to push the boundaries of what is possible.
Director of Photography
Steven Shulgach
Steven began his career in film first through his love for visual effects and animation at age 14. In just the last 7 years, Steven's work has been seen in 10+ feature films, across television and feature sets. His best know Director of Photography credits include feature films "Juniper" (2022), Directed by Katherine Dudas, "The Prince & The PA" (2023) and "Love Games" (2023) Directed by Brittany Goodwin, and "First Lady" (2020), starring Corbin Bernsen and Nancy Stafford.
Sound Designer/Re-Recording Artist
Nikola Simikic
With over 12+ years of experience, some of Nikola’s most recent projects include Physical (Apple TV+), Rabbit Hole (Paramount), Quasi (Searchlight Pictures), and The Orville (Hulu). He is not only a member of the Motion Pictures Editor Guild, but also a founding member of the punk rock band, Such a Mess, which played at Warped Tour. In his free time, Nikola writes a wide variety of music. He also wrote the titular song of the film, “Interesting Enough”.
Composer
Ian Mackley
Residing in Los Angeles, Ian has been scoring features like “The Hollywood Shorties” along with dozens of short films, editing post audio, producing music, engineering albums, designing sounds for video and household products, performing in bands and orchestras, running the live mixing board, and generally exploring all things music ever since he got that Fisher Price tape recorder (when he was a kid, not recently). Give him a keyboard, a guitar, an orchestra and a collaborative story to tell and Ian is happy.
Creative Director
Francis C. Bonilla
Francis is a Filipino-American Creative Director with 10 years of experience in Creative Marketing & Advertising. His background in Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Video Production, and Studio Art enables him to draw inspiration from diverse disciplines, crafting unique creative strategies and visuals for film and video productions. He is particularly passionate about the art of storytelling and intentionality into his work. Outside of his professional endeavors, Francis enjoys traveling and exploring the world for more inspiration, and spending quality time at home with his one-eyed pup, Riley Winters.
UPCOMING SCREENINGS
VIDIOTS
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles
January 3, 4, 5 @ 7:30PM
January 7, 8, 9 @ 7:00PM
*Q&As and Special Moderators each night
LAEMMLE NOHO
5240 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA
January 10-16
*Q&As and Special Moderators Jan 10 and Jan 11 (7:20PM)
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