a short film directed by Summer Luu, co-written with Olyvia Chac-Nguyen.
poster design: Jordan Hoagbin
logline
Adopted by their immigrant grandparents, a Vietnamese-American kid longs for self-acceptance and discovers the reality of letting go.
current status
Completed; in film festival circuit
intentions
based off of a true story from my 100 year old Grandma
the film project's core individuals are three Vietnamese-American females
created with the intention of hiring a predominately Vietnamese-American film crew
the original script and the short film's predominant language is in Vietnamese
independently produced in Portland, Oregon
Director/Exec.Producer/Co-Writer: Summer Luu
Co-Writer/Script Supervisor: Olyvia Chac-Nguyen
Co-Writer/Script Supervisor: Olyvia Chac-Nguyen
PRODUCERS UNIT & PRODUCTION STAFF
Producer: Stephanie Duong
Production Coordinators: Caroline Weaver, Melina Coumas
ART DEPARTMENT / SET DESIGN & DRESSING
Creative Director: Jordan Hoagbin
Art Director: Angela Nguyen
Production Designer: Sara Luu
Wardrobe/Prop Stylist: Uyen Nguyen
Set/Prop Assist: Skylar Nguyen
Producer: Stephanie Duong
Production Coordinators: Caroline Weaver, Melina Coumas
ART DEPARTMENT / SET DESIGN & DRESSING
Creative Director: Jordan Hoagbin
Art Director: Angela Nguyen
Production Designer: Sara Luu
Wardrobe/Prop Stylist: Uyen Nguyen
Set/Prop Assist: Skylar Nguyen
MAKEUP & HAIR
Key Make-Up: Mattie Ngo
CAMERA DEPARTMENT
Director of Photography: Daniel Nim
1st Assistant Camera: Kayla Caldeira
2nd Assistant Camera/BTS Photo: Bang Nguyen
BTS Photographers: Christine Dong, Angie Keam, Bang Nguyen, Ryan Mooney, Summer Luu
BTS Photographer/Production Assistant: Jordan Nguyen
Key Make-Up: Mattie Ngo
CAMERA DEPARTMENT
Director of Photography: Daniel Nim
1st Assistant Camera: Kayla Caldeira
2nd Assistant Camera/BTS Photo: Bang Nguyen
BTS Photographers: Christine Dong, Angie Keam, Bang Nguyen, Ryan Mooney, Summer Luu
BTS Photographer/Production Assistant: Jordan Nguyen
GRIP & ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
Key Gaffer: Kevin Bui
Best Boy Gaffer: Jason Lee
Key Grip: Abigail Anastacio
Key Gaffer: Kevin Bui
Best Boy Gaffer: Jason Lee
Key Grip: Abigail Anastacio
PRODUCTION SOUND
Sound Mixer: Kai Pacifico, Kai Tillman, Jebari Dean
Sound Mixer: Kai Pacifico, Kai Tillman, Jebari Dean
POST PRODUCTION
Music Supervisor & Composer: Joshua Le
Editor: Summer Luu
Finishing Editor: Margie Nguyen
Colorist: Gabi Bucataru
Music Supervisor & Composer: Joshua Le
Editor: Summer Luu
Finishing Editor: Margie Nguyen
Colorist: Gabi Bucataru