Daily Archives: March 22, 2012

Once Upon a Rooftop : short film

Once Upon a Rooftop : short film
The short film “Once Upon a Rooftop” profiles the hardships, and enduring hope, of a community living in the Hong Kong rooftop slums. On a rooftop high above the bustling streets of Hong Kong, a woman practices the ancient art of tai chi as her daughter watches from the shadows. Invisible from below, they share their hidden promontory with 30 other families. Their lives are tenuous, especially with eviction imminent, but filled with an enduring hope for a brighter future as they try their best to lay down roots atop a city’s concrete tenements. All live in shanties perched precariously on top of a nine-story building. This film is a porthole to an intimate view of life in these illegal rooftop tenements that exist throughout Hong Kong.

Once Upon a Rooftop : short film

Yummy music video (Retro 1990 Version) by Hopie

Yummy music video (Retro 1990 Version) by Hopie

Rapper Hopie released a new version of her music video Yummy with the help of Kid Heroes. The retro version of the music video brings you back to the 90’s. Lots of nineties detail in the video from the clothing to the vinyl to the transition. Nice work by Kid Heroes.

Listen to more Hopie Spitshard videos: Say Goodbye, Like Love, Space Case, Be A Lady, Off Tonight, Yummy, and Trunk.

Yummy music video (Retro 1990 Version) by Hopie

Help fund Today’s the Day by Daniel Cloud Campos

Help fund Today's the Day by Daniel Cloud Campos

Part Filipino cancer Daniel Cloud Campos (He’s the illister in the LXD series.) is trying to transition from dance to filmmaking. His project “Today’s the Day” blends music, song and dance together to bring you a unique story. Here’s more about the project:

“Today’s the Day” follows a kid who works as an intern at STAR TALENT, one of the top dance agencies in town, and his dream in life is to become a professional dancer. He knows he’s meant for so much more, but he lacks the courage and confidence to fight for it…until, today. The film is also about standing up against insecurity, doubt and fear and protesting that, “Today’s the day I make my dreams come true! I will no longer be the wall that stands in my way.” Because we are whatever we imagine ourselves to be. All we need is to believe it…

Daniel Cloud Campos is looking to make a short film first and pitching later on to be a full length feature. You can support him here.

Help fund Today’s the Day by Daniel Cloud Campos