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AAFilmLab NEWS, EVENTS & CURRENT PROJECTS

Clint Eastwood’s “Gran Torino”

Posted: Sunday, December 14, 2008

“Gran Torino” is the upcoming film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood and a group of talented Hmong Asian American actors. “Gran Torino” will be the first film since “Million Dollar Baby” where Mr. Eastwood will star in and direct. Clint Eastwood portrays a Korean War Veteran who is forced by his Hmong Asian American neighbor to confront his racial prejudices after his teenager neighbor, Tao Vang Lor, attempts to steal his 1972 Gran Torino. The Hmong actors used improvised Hmong and English dialogue to create an authentic film to help convey the Hmong culture. A lively debate has already begun within the Hmong community regarding the accurate portrayal of the Hmong culture in the movie. Actor and friend of the AAFilmLab, Doua Moua plays Fong/ Spider, Tao Vang Lor’s older cousin and the antagonist role in the film. “Gran Torino” opened on Friday Dec. 12th.

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MEETINGS/WORKSHOP

WKSHP MEETING: WED 7-930pm 6/29, Next Short Film Project, OTHER STUFF!

Posted: Friday, June 24, 2005

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OTHER NEWS & EVENTS

Screening of The Gate of Heavenly Peace, Introduced by Carma Hinton at MOCA

Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Sun, May 6 from 1pm – 4:30pm
Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)
215 Centre Street
New York, NY 10013
http://www.mocanyc.org

MOCA will screen the award-winning feature-length documentary The Gate of Heavenly Peace. The film chronicles the turbulent weeks of the 1989 protests, offering portraits of both the Chinese government and activists in Tiananmen Square. The binary opposition between Communists and anti-Communists has left little middle ground left for the rational and thoughtful proponents of positive reform in China. The Gate of Heavenly Peace crafts a nuanced history of one of the most watched yet least understood stories of our time.

Carma Hinton, the film’s director and a leading scholar on contemporary China, will introduce the film and participate in a Q&A session. Together with Richard Gordon, Hinton has directed thirteen documentary films about China. She received a Ph.D. in Art History from Harvard University… More

A New Upcoming Unfinished Works (with Casting) - Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Posted: Sunday, April 22, 2012

Kia Barbee’s Silly of Me
Tuesday, April 24th 7-9pm
Azure Lounge, 333 E 91 Street at 1st Avenue
RSVP to: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

There will be a reading of the script followed by a new talk back format!  

In production with Elmhurst Entertainment, when two selfish parents can’t get over their failed marriage, their son attempts to form a family of his own, until the family’s perpetual state of disconnect comes full circle.  Silly of Me represents the hardships that prevent deep love from ascending.  At the centerpiece is a union rarely visited in cinema, a marriage between an Asian male and black female.  Although race relations has its place firmly cemented within the journey of the characters, the story showcases the importance of a strong family unit; one that all races, nationalities and cultures value.

For more information visit Elmhurst Entertainment’s website at: www.elmhurstentertainment.com

We… More

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GIGS & CASTINGS

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Casting Asian Actors for Korean American Music Video in NYC

From our friends at Fresh Concentrate LLC:

A client is shooting a Korean American music video in NYC next month and they need Asian actors.

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

CASTING JAPANESE MALE ACTOR FOR CORPORATE VIDEO / COMPANY “IMAGE” VIDEO

We are casting for a Japanese male actor age 50-60 with “businessman” look (must speak some English, but does not have to be perfect) for… More

Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Casting Small Business Owners in the NY Area for UPS Website

Casting small business owners in the NY area who use UPS to appear on the UPS website. No compensation but great promotion for the company!… More

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

CASTING: Upcoming “Unfinished Works” Reading - Kia Barbee’s Silly of Me

Last minute casting change requires:

Asian male, 20’s who can speak mandarin. Must be available for rehearsal this Saturday, 4/21/12 (12-3PM) and the reading, Tuesday,… More

Saturday, April 14, 2012

CASTING: Non-Union Cable Commercial and Print campaign for a Long Term Health Care Facility

Looking for:
Chinese Mother 65+
Chinese Daughter 45+
Chinese Male Doctor 40+
Korean Father 65+
Korean Daughter 40+
The… More

CASTING: Asian Male with Hibachi Skills for Spec Commercial

We’re looking for an Asian Male with Hibachi skills for a spec commercial we’re shooting.  18 years+, any height.  Would be in NYC.  Deferred pay. … More

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

CASTING: SEEKING ACTORS IN NYC FOR MUSIC VIDEO

Please email headshots, resume and reel and please indicate availablilty for this week or weekend. Each actor will only be needed for 1-2 hours at… More