Daily Archives: May 28, 2008

Philly Asian Film Festival looking for film submissions

The Philadelphia Asian American Film Foundation is now accepting submissions for its 1st Annual Asian American Film Festival. Held from October 24 – 30, 2008, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival is dedicated to supporting Asian American films and filmmakers by education, interaction, and participation throughout the Philadelphia area.

To be eligible, short and feature productions must be directed by, produced by, or starring Asian Americans, or with subject matter concerning Asian American issues. The selected entries will be screened during the festival.

Deadlines for submissions are July 7th for early and August 11 for final. Discounts are also available for any early and electronic entries. Submit your short or feature film through Withoutabox.com and get in on our early bird deadline!

You can submit a short film like Wong Fu Productions “The Spare”

Celebrities support UNICEF in PSA for Myanmar

Celebrities lend their support to UNICEF in a campaign to raise funds for 8 million children affected by the Myanmar cyclone. The stars include Tea Leoni, Ben Stiller, Paul Rudd, David Duchovny, and Nicole Richie & Joel Madden. The most viewed so far is the Nicole Richie & Joel Madden version.

Nicole Richie & Joel Madden PSA for Myanmar

Ben Stiller PSA for Myanmar

The People I’ve Slept With – Karin Anna Cheung

Director Quentin Lee needs your help on his new comedy feature film “The People I’ve Slept With“.

Storyline: After being dumped by the perfect guy, Angela goes on a six-week bender in which she sleeps with several men (including Mr. Hottie, Nice But Boring Man, and Five-Second Guy) and emerges pregnant. There are five contenders for the role of Daddy, including her gay best friend, Gabriel, but only one Jefferson Lee whom she wants to marry and raise a family with.

So how can you help? Karin Anna Cheung has been cast as Angela Yang in the movie. You have a chance to pose as Angela’s lover. Here’s how:

Dear friends,

We need help urgently in making our movie The People I’ve Slept With with Karin Anna Cheung, Wilson Cruz, Archie Kao, Lynn Chen and James Shigeta. Remember Karin’s memorable debut in Better Luck Tomorrow? We are looking for people 18+ of all ages and looks to pose as Karin’s lover in the movie.

Angela Yang takes a picture with every guy or girl she sleeps with. Imagine that you just had sex with her and have someone take a photo of you. You can be a guy, a girl or even a couple or siblings or twins… Be fun, creative or even kinky. You can take it at various creative locations… and don’t forget to be SEXY!

Yes, you don’t have to be in the U.S. and you can just send in a photo… You will be given a screen credit for the picture used. If you’re interested, please download the release form on PDF by clicking onto the link below:

People Model Release

E-mail the signed & completed release form along with your JPEG (between 2-3 Megapixels) to our producer Koji Steven Sakai at ksakai1@aol.com.

We’ll need the photo & release ideally ASAP by Wednesday 5/28. Thanks so much!

Update: The People I’ve Slept With Trailer

UPDATE:

I Like Boys Music Video from The People I’ve Slept With

Crazy Fucked Up Bitch music video

“The Most Memorable Person I’ve Slept With” Video Contest

The People I’ve Slept With – behind the scenes

More People I’ve Slept With – Karin Anna Cheung and Archie Kao

Heroes teaser

NBC has added Heroes teasers online. The series returns in Fall 2008 with volume three entitled Villains. We are looking forward to seeing Masi Oka and James Kyson Lee return as the dynamic duo of Hiro and Ando. Will they be Heroes or Villains?

We wish we could teleport into the future and see what happens. Yatta!