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Music
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May 10
May 10
Cinema Musica 2010 was a success!
The crowd pleaser of the night was Sour’s “Hibi No Neiro (Tone of Everyday)” directed by Masashi Kawamura, Hal Kirkland, Magico Nakamura, and Masayoshi Nakamura (mucho thanks to Anderson Le for hooking this one up!):
Kina Grannis’ “Valentine” directed by Ross Ching, Far East Movement’s “I Party” directed by Choz Belen, and Taiyo Na’s “Immigrant Mother” directed by Gary San Angel were also very well-received by the audience. All in all, everyone I spoke to said that they really enjoyed the program and that every single video, even the ones lower in production quality, stood strong in concept.
A highlight of the night for me was when Gene Cajayon came up to me after the program and thanked me for putting it together. He told me that he’d been thinking of quitting filmmaking, but my program inspired and encouraged him! I was actually really encouraged by his words and by others’ feedback throughout the night, cuz’ to be honest, I had been thinking this might be my last year curating the program after last year’s not-so-strong program. Btw, Gene directed THE DEBUT, which I’ve actually owned on DVD since college, so it was very cool to meet him!
Anyway, I’m so glad people liked the music vids this year! For those who missed the screening, you can watch all the videos online here:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=E4112D44F4663E7F
Finally, thanks again to all who came out last night! Mucho thanks to all the filmmakers and artists who were in attendance. And of course, to LAAPFF/Visual Communications for giving me the opportunity to curate this program, to Toyota for sponsoring, and to the Downtown Independent for hosting us!
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Apr 10
Apr 10
Justin Chon x Big Phony’s “But I Will, Everyday”
Last night at the film fest, Justin Chon showed me a music video he directed for our friend, Big Phony. Check it out… “But I Will, Everyday” shot with Justin’s iPhone! Watch it all the way through! It’s super cute:
I think if Justin keeps it up with directing, we might see something of his at the film festivals in the next few years!
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Apr 10
Apr 10
Toyota Presents: Cinema Musica!
Next Tuesday night at the Downtown Independent, my music video program returns in its 4th year at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. This is usually quite the popular event with a lot of artists in attendance, so I’d recommend getting a hold of your tickets sooner than later, cuz’ it WILL sell out. There will be an afterparty on the rooftop (for badgeholders only) and most likely one at Origami or another nearby joint! Come enjoy some music videos on the big screen and then mingle for a bit! Viva la Cinema Musica!
Buy Tickets: https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/8087995
Program Info: http://asianfilmfestla.org/2010/program-guide/program-52/
One of my fave vids from last year’s program:
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Apr 10
Apr 10
林育羣 / Lin Yu Chun
Wow. So awesome. Heard about this guy from some peeps on AliveNotDead.
U.S. debut on Lopez Tonight:
On the Ellen DeGeneres Show:
I love it. Taiwanese pride, yo! Hahaha j/k. Well, half kidding. It’s just awesome to see someone who once had a dream crushed… make a big comeback! Susan Boyle, Lin Yu Chun… keep singing and inspiring!
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Apr 10
Apr 10
GLEE auditions!
Yes! More Asian Americans on GLEE, please! I don’t even watch GLEE, but I know that it’s a very popular show right now and well, I’m always down for more Asian American faces in media, especially if they’re freakin’ talented.
Esther Nara (Esna) – I got teary-eyed watching this one:
Jennifer Chung – such a little girl, but such a big voice:
Raymond J. Lee – man, this is a SERIOUS audition:
Hmm, I wonder if GLEE got the idea to hold online auditions from Raymond’s unofficial GLEE audition…
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Mar 10
Mar 10
A night of indie music w/ Noughts & Exes
So I went to my first live music show in HK and well, I don’t know how normal this is, but it took place at a band’s rehearsal space… and being HK, it was quite intimate! Very chill time with wine, great music, and awesome people!
Heather (http://www.myspace.com/hatingheather)
Merriweather Deer (awesome band… I can’t find a website for them)
Noughts and Exes (http://www.myspace.com/noughtsandexes)
Good times! Thanks for inviting me, Gabbie! <3
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Mar 10
Mar 10
K-town Cowboys
This was a fun little project I was involved with prior to leaving for Asia. According to this “trailer thingy,” it’ll be releasing in April 2010. For all you musicians, they are looking for music! Particularly urban, dance and indie rock. Send your music to: info@ktowncowboys.com
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Mar 10
Mar 10
Sean of Jinusean x 1040
Ok, one week ’til the official world premiere of 1040! Yes, yes. It’s gonna be off the hook. Opening night at City of the Angels. Get your tickets online! Yet another event in LA that I can’t believe I’m missing out on.
