• Building A Story - Grandma’s 80th Surprise (2019) - February 2024

  • Feb 1 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
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Building A Story - Grandma’s 80th Surprise (2019) - February 2024

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  • Grandma’s 80th Surprise (2019) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erC7MYpAFno   Grandma’s 80th Surprise (2019) is a 10-minute dramedy about a respectful young man who is forced to confront his family's rigid traditions as he seeks the approval of the family matriarch, his formidable 80-year-old Grandmother. The film features Myrasol Martinez as Ella, Curtis Lum as Curtis, Lillian Lim as Grandma Lily and Ricky He as Ryan In this episode, we talk to Fola Evans-Akingbola (Writer & Director), Curtis Lum (Writer & Curtis), Ricky He (Ryan), and returning guest, Marc Yungco (Director of Photography).   00:00 Introductions 03:09 The making of Grandma’s 80th Surprise 07:41 The goals behind making Grandma’s 80th Surprise 21:15 The MAMM experience 31:03 Choosing who will direct and who will act 33:35 Easter eggs while shooting Grandma’s 80th Surprise 42:09 Fola and Curtis’ relationship with Curtis’ grandmother and the Lum family 47:17 The festival success of Grandma’s 80th Surprise 01:00:12 Food for thought and what are you working on 01:09:29 Where can you find the team? 01:11:08 Conclusion and credits   For more information about the Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon, visit https://vaff.org/mamm/   Films Referenced in the Interview Yet To Come (2022) Reverse (2022) Meditation Park (2017) Untold Stories: Hair On Set (2023) The Night Agent (2023) Chinatown Diner (2024) From (2022) Worth The Wait (2024) The Experiment (2023)   Director: Fola Evans-Akingbola Writer: Fola Evans-Akingbola & Curtis Lum Producer: Curtis Lum, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Marc Yungco, Willan Leung   First Assistant Director: Daniela Anania Director of Photography: Marc Yungco Production Designer: Mik Narciso Costume Designer: Anthony Lewis Key Hair & Make-Up: Iya Yujuico Sound Mixer: Chris Corpuz   Starring: Curtis Lum as Curtis Lillian Lim as Grandma Lily Myrasol Martinez as Ella Wonita Joy as Mrs. Lam Ricky He as Ryan Simon Chin as Uncle Phil Micah Chen as Young Curtis Mike Ching as Mr. Lam Sharmaine Yeoh as Auntie 1 Jeannie Mak as Auntie 2   First Assistant Camera: Kelly Chow Second Assistant Camera: Elijah Snakeskin Steadicam Operator:  BTS & Stills: Paolo Valdez   Gaffer: Jared Cheer Lamp Operator: Ethan Johnson   Set Decorator: Louisa Birkin, Amandine Dun   Boom Operator: Brandon Rinehart   Hair and Make-up Assistant: Stacey Koch   Editor: Tom Belding Composer: Dave Chick Colorist & Sound Design: Marc Yungco   Executive Producer: Fola Evans-Akingbola, Curtis Lum Associate Producer: Natasha Jung Special thanks to Vancouver Asian Film Festival Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon The Lum Family Robert Pon & Pearl Chen Philip Planta Neil Colango Angie Chen Darnele Jacques Susan Narciso Ben Sayo Miren Valdes Peter Planta Donair Dude Davie Street Diplomat Bakery Salathai Thai Restaurant  
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