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Nadine Truong
Nadine Truong is a director, writer and photographer. She received her MFA in directing from the American Film Institute Conservatory. Short films Her directorial credits include ''Chopsticks'' (which was premiered at the 2007 Vietnamese International Film Festival), ''The Muse'' (a dramatic short produced under the Visual Communications' "Armed with a Camera" Fellowship for Emerging Media Artists) which was also screened at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival and which was nominated for the VC Golden Reel Award for Best Narrative Short Film, ''One Never Knows'', ''Mine'', ''Sushi'', ''Eggbaby'' (2009), ''Shadow Man'' (2009) and ''Initiation'' (2009), which stars David Lee McInnis, Christopher Dinh, Tim Chiou, Kathy Uyen and Jerry Ying. Truong is the recipient of The George C. Lin Emerging Filmmaker Award from the San Diego Asian Film Festival in 2010, for her short films ''Shadow Man'' and ''Eggbaby'', and a recipient of a Visual Communications "Armed With A Camera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Germany
Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated between the Baltic and North seas to the north, and the Alps to the south; it covers an area of , with a population of almost 84 million within its 16 constituent states. Germany borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west. The nation's capital and most populous city is Berlin and its financial centre is Frankfurt; the largest urban area is the Ruhr. Various Germanic tribes have inhabited the northern parts of modern Germany since classical antiquity. A region named Germania was documented before AD 100. In 962, the Kingdom of Germany formed the bulk of the Holy Roman Empire. During the 16th ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asian American International Film Festival
The Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) is the first and longest-running film festival to showcase the works of emerging and experienced Asian and Asian American filmmakers and media artists in the US. The programming includes a diverse range of genres and styles, and is supplemented by filmmaker talkbacks, workshops, and networking events. The festival is held annually during the summer in New York City. Current Festival The 45th Asian American International Film Festival will be held from August 3–13, 2022. History In 1975, grassroots media activists Peter Chow, Danny Yung, Thomas Tam and Christine Choy Christine Choy (born 1952) is a Chinese-American filmmaker. She is known for codirecting '' Who Killed Vincent Chin?'', a 1988 film based on the murder of Vincent Jen Chin. Early life Choy was born in Shanghai, China as Chai Ming Huei to a ... founded Asian CineVision (ACV), a nonprofit media arts organization ''"dedicated to promoting and preserving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABC Family
The American cable television, cable and satellite television network that is now known as Freeform (TV channel), Freeform was originally launched as the CBN Satellite Service on April 29, 1977, and has gone through several different owners (and six different name changes) during its history. This article details the network's existence from its founding by the Christian Broadcasting Network to its current ownership by The Walt Disney Company, which renamed ABC Family to Freeform on January 12, 2016. CBN Satellite Service The network was founded by Pat Robertson as the CBN Satellite Service (CBN Satellite Network), an arm of his television ministry, the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN). When the channel launched on April 29, 1977, it became the first Cable television in the United States#Basic cable, basic cable channel to be transmitted via communications satellite, satellite from its launch and, effectively, the first national basic cable-originated network. Initially, the ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanessa Marano
Vanessa Nicole Marano (born October 31, 1992) is an American actress. She has starred in television movies and had recurring roles in such series as ''Without a Trace'', ''Gilmore Girls'', ''Ghost Whisperer'', '' Scoundrels'', ''Grey's Anatomy'' and ''The Young and the Restless''. From 2011 to 2017, she starred as Bay Kennish on the Freeform television series '' Switched at Birth''. Career Marano began acting professionally at the age of seven. According to an interview with her sister, her mother did not want either of her children to have careers in show business, and took the girls to an agent that she believed was most likely to turn kids down, only to find that Vanessa was accepted. Her sister Laura, who was on the scene with her, also impressed the agency. Since then, she has worked for productions at the Stage Door Theater. Marano's first major roles on television have been as Jack Malone's older daughter in ''Without a Trace'' (she and real life sister Laura play sister ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supah Ninjas
''Supah Ninjas'' is an American action superhero teen sitcom, created by Leo Chu and Eric Garcia. The series aired on Nickelodeon from January 17, 2011, to April 27, 2013. It ran for 2 seasons. The first season was filmed in Los Angeles and the second season was filmed at 31st Street Studios in Pittsburgh. On March 15, 2012, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season that premiered on February 9, 2013. On May 7, 2013, Nickelodeon cancelled the series after two seasons. Plot The series revolves around Mike Fukanaga and his friends, Owen and Amanda. After the death of his grandfather, Mike is given a mysterious letter which leads him to discover that he comes from a long line of vigilante ninjas. With Owen, and later Amanda, they are ushered into the world of crime-fighting, forming the team "Supah Ninjas." They are trained with a hologram of Mike's grandfather, whom Owen refers to as "Hologramps" in Empire City. Cast Main *Ryan Potter as Michael "Mike ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (often shortened to Nick) is an American pay television television channel, channel which launched on April 1, 1979, as the first cable channel for children. It is run by Paramount Global through its List of assets owned by Paramount Global#Kids & Family Entertainment, networks division's Kids and Family Group. Its programming is primarily aimed at children aged 2–17, along with a broader family audience through its block programming, program blocks. The channel began life as a test broadcast on December 1, 1977 as part of QUBE, an early cable television system broadcast locally in Columbus, Ohio. The channel, now named Nickelodeon, launched to a new countrywide audience on April 1, 1979, with ''Pinwheel'' as its inaugural program. The network was initially commercial-free and remained without advertising until 1984. Throughout history, Nickelodeon has introduced several sister channels and programming blocks. Nick Jr. (TV programming block), Nick Jr. is a pres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Potter
Ryan Potter (born September 12, 1995) is an American actor and voice actor. He made his acting debut as the lead of the Nickelodeon action comedy series ''Supah Ninjas'' (2011–2013). As a voice actor, he voiced Hiro Hamada in the animated superhero film '' Big Hero 6'' (2014), its television series sequel (2017–2021) and the Disney+ series ''Baymax!'' (2022). Potter also portrays Gar Logan / Beast Boy on the DC Universe / HBO Max superhero series ''Titans'' (2018–present). Early life Potter was born in Portland, Oregon on September 12, 1995. His mother, Jordanna Potter-Lew, is Jewish American and his father is Japanese. He uses his mother's maiden name. He was raised in Tokyo, Japan, until returning to the United States when he was seven. He was raised by his single mother. Potter's first language was Japanese; however, he is no longer fluent. At the age of eight, he began studying White Tiger kung fu, a discipline which he would continue to pursue throughout his teenag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saigon Electric
''Saigon Electric'' also known as ''Sài Gòn Yo!'' is a 2011 Vietnamese hip hop film directed by Stephane Gauger. It was released on April 22, 2011, in big cities and provinces in Vietnam such as Hanoi, Saigon, Da Nang and Can Tho Can may refer to: Containers * Aluminum can * Drink can * Oil can * Steel and tin cans * Trash can * Petrol can * Metal can (other) Music * Can (band), West Germany, 1968 ** ''Can'' (album), 1979 * Can (South Korean band) Other * Ca .... Plot A street performer befriends a ribbon dancer named Mai, and their partnership begins to lead to a better life, until a rich kid shows interest in her. Cast * Van Trang as Mai * Quynh Hoa as Kim * Ha Pham Anh Hien as Do-Boy * Khuong Ngoc as Hai * Elly Tran Ha as Hoa * Viet Max as Leader of North Killaz * Phan Tan Thi as "The Professor" * Nguyen Hau as Director * Huu Luan as Hai's father * Kim Xuan as Mai's mother References External links * * 2011 films Vietnamese-language films Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephane Gauger
Stephane Gauger (August 30, 1970 – January 11, 2018) was a Vietnamese-born American film director, screenwriter and cinematographer. Biography Born in Saigon, South Vietnam to an American civilian contractor and his Vietnamese wife, Gauger was raised in Fountain Valley, California and graduated from California State University, Fullerton in theatre arts and French literature. Cinematography work He met cinematographer Matthew Libatique at CSUF and apprenticed under him as a camera loader and lighting technician. While working on thesis films at Loyola Marymount University, he met filmmaker brothers Tony Bui and Timothy Bui and worked as a lighting technician on their feature films ''Three Seasons'' (1999), directed by Tony Bui, and '' Green Dragon'' (2001), directed by Timothy Bui. Gauger also worked as a key grip on the feature film ''Six-String Samurai'' (1998), directed by Lance Mungia, as a gaffer in the Vietnamese action film '' The Rebel'' (2007), directed by Charlie N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Frog
''White Frog'' is a 2012 American comedy-drama film directed by Quentin Lee and written by Fabienne Wen. The film's plot follows neglected 16-year-old Nick Young, played by Booboo Stewart, a teenager with autism spectrum disorder whose life is changed forever when tragedy strikes him and his family. The film also stars Harry Shum, Jr., B.D. Wong, Joan Chen, Gregg Sulkin, and Tyler Posey. ''White Frog'' premiered at the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival on March 8, 2012. Plot Nick Young (Stewart) is a high school freshman with autism spectrum disorder who idolizes his perfect older brother Chaz Young (Shum). While riding his bike to a friend's house, Chaz is hit by a group of guys driving recklessly and dies. The crash leaves Nick fighting to overcome his grief while feeling misunderstood by his distraught parents (Wong and Chen), who are left trying to preserve the memory of their "perfect son". One of Chaz's friends, Doug (Posey), takes Nick under his win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quentin Lee
Quentin Lee (; born 1971) is a Hong Kong-born Canadian-American film writer, director, and producer. He is most notable for the television series ''Comedy InvAsian'' and feature films ''The People I've Slept With'' (2009), ''Ethan Mao'' (2004), and ''Shopping for Fangs'' (1997), which he co-directed with ''Better Luck Tomorrow'' (2002) director Justin Lin. Lee's films often feature male lead characters who are Asian American and homosexuality, gay, two minority groups generally not seen as lead characters in mainstream Hollywood films. Early life Born in Hong Kong, Lee immigrated to Montreal, Canada when he was 15 due to the Black Saturday (1983), financial panic speculating the handover of Hong Kong in 1997. Lee studied English at University of California, Berkeley, UC Berkeley and went on to received an MA in English from Yale University in 1993. He originally went on to attend USC School of Cinematic Arts but transferred after getting off the UCLA waitlist. Lee graduate with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Senior Project (film)
Senior Project is a 2014 film directed by Nadine Truong and written by Jeremy Lin. Premise A new kid at school hiding a secret must work with his classmates on a senior project. Cast * Ryan Potter as Peter Hammer * Vanessa Marano as Samantha "Sam" Willow * Kyle Massey as Andy * Meaghan Martin as Natalia Bell * Sterling Beaumon as Spencer Grace * Lana McKissack as Jill * Margaret Cho as Ms. Ghetty * Katalina Viteri as Tiffany * Lynn Telzer as Jennifer Development A successful KickStarter campaign for the film was launched by 16-year-old writer Jeremy Lin. Donating $1 gave backers a 'Spiritual Connection' and $5000 allowed them to appear as extras. Lin was given the chance to pitch his script to screenwriter and investor Fabienne Wen at a film workshop. Brion Hambel and Paul Jenson then came on board as producers. The first clip from the film was released on 8 April 2014. A video from the last day of the set was released on 27 October 2013. The trailer was released on 27 May 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
