MIYUKI at new directors/new films!
story number four, MIYUKI, was just selected as a short film to new directors/new films which is co-presented by moma and the film society of lincoln center! screening dates to follow. JULIA will be screened at the cinekink film festival at anthology film archives on march 3rd at 7pm. visit www.casualencountersthemovie.com for more information.
JOSE and MIYUKI in pre-production!
Thanks to those who were able to contribute to the February fundraiser, we are moving ahead with stories four and five of CASUAL ENCOUNTERS - JOSE and MIYUKI respectively. Casting is nearing completion as we gear up for shooting shortly. We will be in need of location manager or production coordinator, a Production designer and PAs. If interested, please contact us at andrewkli@gmail.com or wmm1000@gmail.com.
JULIA screening, concert, DJ and fundraiser event on Saturday 2/27
PLEASE NOTE: The venue has changed to Bar 13 at 35 E. 13th Street, 3rd floor
Come down to Bar 13 on Saturday, February 27th from 7:00-10:00pm. We'll start with 2-for-1 drinks, have some chitchat, screen HENRY, (story #1 of the five-part feature CASUAL ENCOUNTERS), screen JULIA (story #2) and end with a rousing performance by one of the bands that is featured in the film, My Teenage Stride. We'll also have a visit and short set by DJ Kevington who has great taste in music and DJs Mondo NYC.
Schedule of events:
7:00-8:00 chitchat, enjoy 2-for-1 drinks
8:00-8:15 screening of HENRY - view the trailer here
8:15-9:00 more chitchat, enjoy 2-for-1 drinks and DJ Kevington
9:00-9:15 screening of JULIA - view the trailer here
9:30-10:00 My Teenage Stride plays
We have a nominal, suggested donation of $10-$20 which, if most chip in, will bring us to our modest goal to allow us to shoot story #3, JOSE. Of course, if you'd like to be a superstar and have the deep pockets for it, you can donate more to allow us to shoot stories four and five to complete the feature. Any donation will give you a "thanks" credit but donations of $750 and more will give you a producing credit.
You can donate at the screening or ahead of time online. Look to the left for the donate button.
Come down to Bar 13 on Saturday, February 27th from 7:00-10:00pm. We'll start with 2-for-1 drinks, have some chitchat, screen HENRY, (story #1 of the five-part feature CASUAL ENCOUNTERS), screen JULIA (story #2) and end with a rousing performance by one of the bands that is featured in the film, My Teenage Stride. We'll also have a visit and short set by DJ Kevington who has great taste in music and DJs Mondo NYC.
Schedule of events:
7:00-8:00 chitchat, enjoy 2-for-1 drinks
8:00-8:15 screening of HENRY - view the trailer here
8:15-9:00 more chitchat, enjoy 2-for-1 drinks and DJ Kevington
9:00-9:15 screening of JULIA - view the trailer here
9:30-10:00 My Teenage Stride plays
We have a nominal, suggested donation of $10-$20 which, if most chip in, will bring us to our modest goal to allow us to shoot story #3, JOSE. Of course, if you'd like to be a superstar and have the deep pockets for it, you can donate more to allow us to shoot stories four and five to complete the feature. Any donation will give you a "thanks" credit but donations of $750 and more will give you a producing credit.
You can donate at the screening or ahead of time online. Look to the left for the donate button.
JULIA trailer posted
Or click here to watch it in a larger format on Vimeo.
Starring Emily Hartford, David Walters, Traci Hovel, Jessica Myhr and Aaron Mathias. Cinematography by Bobby Webster. Produced by Andy Li.
JULIA done, JOSE in pre-production!
Story #2 of CASUAL ENCOUNTERS, JULIA, is now officially done. Casting and pre-production on JOSE (story #3) is underway. MIYUKI (story #4) will be starting soon. Email wmm1000@gmail.com for details!
More festivals for HENRY!
HENRY plays again in Texas at the Austin Asian Film Festival on Saturday, October 11 at noon. For more information, click here. If you're in the Chicago area from November 6-15, HENRY will be playing in Reeling 27: The Chicago Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival. More info here.
HENRY on TV and more film festivals!
HENRY was chosen to be aired on Channel 13, NY's PBS station, on Saturday, May 17th at 11:10pm! In July, HENRY will be aired on ImaginAsian TV - an all Asian themed cable channel. For info, go to: www.imagasiantv.tv/shortcuts If you miss all of those or live in the Philadelphia area, HENRY will be playing the 14th Philadephia Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in July - Monday, July 14 • 7:15 @ Wilma Theater and Friday, July 18 @ 5:00 @ Arts BankCheck. For more info, check out: http://www.phillyfests.com Later in the year, it will be playing the Dallas Asian Film Festival (http://affd.org/foundation) and the True West Film Festival (http://www.truewestcinema.org). As always, thanks for supporting the film!
21st Connecticut Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
HENRY was just accepted to the 21st edition of the festival and will be playing on Closing Night on June 7th at 730pm in Cinestudio (the gorgeous 1930s styled movie theater on the Trinity College campus). It's particularly gratifying to be playing there as it's where I was first exposed to and fell in love with great arthouse cinema! For information on the festival, go to: http://www.ctglff.org/
Brooklyn Independent Cinema series on 4/7
HENRY had his film festival premiere at the 25th Miami Int'l Film Festival alongside a Cannes Palm D'or Winner and Kate Hudson's directorial debut with Kurt Russell. Check out the next screening at the Brooklyn Independent Cinema series on 4/7. Info at: www.brooklynindependent.com
HENRY premieres at the 25th Miami Int'l Film Festival!
HENRY was officially accepted into the 25th miami international film festival, taking place feb. 28th - mar. 1st. screening information available soon. festival information at: www.miamifilmfestival.com
links for the talent for HENRY
dj paris at www.djparis.com
peter gantenbein at www.petergantenbein.com
jessica myhr at www.jessicamyhr.net
emily hartford at www.emilyhartford.com
producer lauren kinsler at www.laurenkinsler.com
cinematographer bobby webster at www.tripledeucefilms.com
peter gantenbein at www.petergantenbein.com
jessica myhr at www.jessicamyhr.net
emily hartford at www.emilyhartford.com
producer lauren kinsler at www.laurenkinsler.com
cinematographer bobby webster at www.tripledeucefilms.com
links for the music of HENRY
the ballet at www.thepirateship.org
the deathray davies at www.deathraydavies.com
the jim yoshii pile-up at www.jypu.net
dog day at www.dogdaymusic.com
the deathray davies at www.deathraydavies.com
the jim yoshii pile-up at www.jypu.net
dog day at www.dogdaymusic.com
about the director
will has been making short films for over a decade. a graduate of columbia's mfa program in screenwriting and directing, he's made numerous short films and low-budget music videos that have played festivals nationally. he is currently the producer of film programs at the picture house, programmed events for the film society of lincoln center for many years, has analyzed scripts for the tribeca film festival, artisan entertainment, and the late alan pakula and has served on the selection committees of a few ifp markets, the asian american int'l film festival and several grand marnier film fellowship awards. currently, he has a script optioned with writer/director/producer george lavoo (a dog year, real women have curves), has other scripts in the works and is working hard to get the feature casual encounters complete.
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