S A T U R D A Y , M A Y 1
Program 27
Directors Guild of America • 8:30 p.m. • Theatre 2
RIDE HARD, PLAY SOFT (RT: 68 minutes)
This collision of stories foregrounding seemingly opposite cultural extremes is, when you think about it, cut from the same cloth. Love ’em or hate ’em, you can’t deny that you somehow know a Fab Five, a lady turntablist, an anime groupie, a Lolita, or wannabe boy band somewhere in your life. Well, do ya?A. EYE FOR THE WHITE GUY
(USA, 2003) Dir./Scr.: Cynthia Liu
A. EYE FOR THE WHITE GUY is a mock-teaser for a fake “reality” makeover show a la “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.” Five Asian American men help a white guy get in touch with his inner Asian.
Video, 3 min., color, Narrative
DIESEL BOY 3
(USA, 2004) Dir.: Nelson Date Anderson
Actor-turned-director Nelson Datu (BLUE COLLAR, Festival 2003) profiles DJ Diesel Boy 3, at barely 23 years of age already an old man in a profession in which youth (not to mention a huge record collection) is key.
Video, 10 min., color, Documentary
WHALES AND ORGIES
(USA, 2001) Dir.Scr.: Harry Kim
WHALES AND ORGIES is an intimate portrayal of Dave Choe, a Los Angeles graffiti artist. The documentary exposes the artist’s talent, philosophies, and excitement for graffiti art. Viewed as “destructive” and a “nuisance” by mainstream society, graffiti art and its significance are demonstrated and explained through Dave Choe’s perspective from the underground.
Video, 10 min., color, Documentary
ART AND ACTIVISM ON THE ONES AND TWOS
(USA, 2003) Dir.: Phoung Tang, Jenny Cho; Scr.: Phoung Tang
ART AND ACTIVISM ON THE ONE AND TWOS profiles two Asian American female DJs in New York City. DJ Kuttin Kandi, a Filipino American who in 1998 was the first woman ever to qualify for the DMC National Championships, has raised awareness on the contributions of both Asians and women in hip hop music. DJ Rekha, founder of Basement Bhangra and Bollywood Disco, introduced bhangra music into the New York City club scene. Well-regarded as an activist and leader in the South Asian music scene, Rekha has received considerable recognition from both mainstream and alternative press. In this lively documentary, Kuttin Kandi and Rekha both discuss their upbringing, how they became DJs, and their beliefs about activisim and community.
Video, 12 min., color, Documentary
NO NEED FOR COSPLAY
(USA, 2003) Dir./Scr.: Rhianne Paz Bergado
NO NEED FOR COSPLAY brings viewers into the world of Cosplay, or costume play, in which Anime (Japanse animation) and video game fans dress up as their favorite characters. Set at the Ani-Magic convention in Lancaster, CA, this remote location becomes a meeting ground for costumers and anime fans from all over the country.
Video, 15 min., color, Documentary
STERILIZED CHERRY
(USA, 2002) Dir./Scr.: Susan Choi
STERILIZED CHERRY uses new and old images of Lolita set against pin-up photos and school girl video clips of the artist as well as icons of orientalism and youthful female consumption. Juxtaposing these images with candy-coated “la-las”, director Choi critiques both stereotypical images of Asian women as consumable objects of desire; and an Asian cultural context in which young Asian girls prostitute themselves for material gain.
Video, 4 min., color, Animated
THE KUYA METHOD
(Canada/ USA, 2003) Dir.: Romeo Candido; Scr.: Romeo Candido, KUYA
Do Filipinos have soul? THE KUYA METHOD shows what happens when Kuya, an R&B group consisting of a pair of Filipino brothers, invade the offices of the most powerful music industry execs in New York City. This docu-drama by Romeo Candido (LOLO'S CHILD, Festival 2002) is the third installment to his Filipino Canadian artists trilogy.
Video, 9 min., color, Documentary
U DON’T HAVE 2 WORRY
(USA, 2004) Dir./Scr.: Patricio Ginelsa, Jr.
The members of Inner Voices—Toby, Lew, and Angelo—attempt to win the affections of three sexy ladies they spot at a hot club. How do three guys stand out in a sea of folks? They sing and dance their way into the dance floor and eventually into their hearts, that's how. Can our average Joes pull it off?
Video, 5 min., color, NarrativeCLICK HERE to go to the VC FILMFEST ONLINE BOXOFFICE and purchase tickets for this program
