What if Oprah
5min. found images (work in progress)
experimental, 2007
A meditation and celebration to the media icon Oprah.

work in progress screening:
20×2 “What if?”

net06
5min. dv and film animation 2002
Distributor: Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre

A non-camera made analog digital collision.

festivals and awards:
Cinematexas Int’l Film Festival
-Winner of the Betty Nowlin Award for Excellence in Filmmaking
Black Maria Film Festival- Honorable Mention
“10 under 10″ Austin film Society Texas Documentary tour
CinemaAsian International Film festival
DC Underground Film festival

A boy’s mouth
5min. text narrative, 2002
Distributor: Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre

The power of one boy’s speech.

festivals and awards:
Santa Cruz Film Festival
- Winner of Director’s Award for “Most Visually Inspired”
Intersection for the Arts “History, Memory, and Matter – Perception Changes Everything”
Cinematexas International Film festival
VC Los Angeles Asian American Film Festival

clean
4min. digital live action animation 2002
Distributor: Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre

A brief look at one man’s obsession with cleanliness

screenings:
1st Annual Artists’ Television Access Film and Video festival
Cinematexas International Film festival
Rooftops film festival
Slant, Aurora Picture Show

Awfully Confusing (2009)
artist: Mistress Stephanie and her Melodic Cat
From the Album Take That!

Grey (2009)
artist: Mistress Stephanie and her Melodic Cat
From the Album Take That!

How Heavy This Axe (2008)
Super!Alright! Productions
Co-director: Romy Itzigsohn
artist: The Sword
From the Album Gods of the Earth

you got the gin – (2005)
artist: Adam Sultan
From the Album heinous acts of love

When film director and writer Joseph Chu puts out an open casting call for a new film based on his family, he never expects his own father to audition for the lead role of the father. Caught somewhere between his real memories of his father and the fictional character he’s created, Joseph is forced to confront his own fears, hypocrisies, and realizations.

Panavision / Kodak Student Outreach Program Award Winner
Krakow International Film Festival
Austin Film Festival
San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
VC Filmfest 2007, Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival – Programmer’s Pick,
Golden Reel Nomination
Cinematexas 9 International Short Film and Video Festival
winner Best Cinematography
outfest – Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Slant 7, Aurora Picture Show
Barcelona Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
Dallas Outakes – Dallas Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival
Austin Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Tucson Lesbian and Gay film Festival
Kingston Ontario Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Bloomington, Indian Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Kyoto Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
New Zealand Lesbian and Gay Film Festival: OutTakes
DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival
San Diego Asian Film Festival
Chicago Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Connecticut Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Kansai Queer Film Festival
Buenos Aires Gay, Lesbian, Trans International Film Festival

holding patterns
9 min., 16mm / color, narrative, 2002
Distributed by Iron Rod Motion Pictures

Departures, arrivals, delays. In a world full of unrequited love, two strangers manage to make a connection.

Chicago International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, 2003
Milan Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, 2003
Tokyo Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, 2003
Toronto Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, 2003
Frameline San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, 2003
Cinematexas International Short Film + Video Festival, 2003

100% cotton
5 min. 16mm / color, narrative, 2000
Distributed by Iron Rod Motion Pictures

A male couple questions love and light bulbs over laundry.

Reeling 2000 Chicago Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (winner Best Narrative Short)
Cinematexas 5 Int’l Short Film and Video Festival (Honorable Mention Screenwriting)
Tokyo Gay and Lesbian Film Festival 2003
Vancouver Gay and Lesbian Film Festival 2003
image+nation – Montreal International Queer Film + Video Festival 2001
Outfest – Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival 2001
Frameline San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Film Festival 2001
Reel Pride – Fresno Gay and Lesbian film Festival, 2001
Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival 2000

Three dollar Cinema
in collaboration with performer and “drag terrorist” Paul Soileau (a.k.a. CHRISTEENE)

TRINIDAD
85min, 2008

TRINIDAD uncovers Trinidad, Colorado’s transformation from Wild West outpost to “sex change capital of the world” and follows three influential transgender women whose impact on Trinidad may steer the rural ranching town toward becoming the “transsexual mecca”.
World Premiere Los Angeles Film Festival 2008.

official website and trailer
2009 Cleveland International Film Festival Jury Award Winner for BEST DOCUMENTARY
SHOWTIME BROADCAST
Official Selection – Los Angeles Film Festival 2008
Official Selection – Outfest Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival 2008
Official Selection – Woodstock Film Festival 2008
Official Selection – Denver Starz Film Festival 2008
Special Showcase – IFP Independent Film Week co-sponsored by Rooftop Films
IFP Market, Docs in Progress category (2006), IFP Rough Cuts Lab (2006), Texas Filmmaker Production Fund Recipient (2004, 2006), Austin City Cultural Contracts Grant Recipient (2004, 2006), Hollyfield Grant Recipient (2005), Rooftop Filmmaker Fund Grant Recipient 2005

Peter Morén

10min video, 2008, Super!Alright! Productions and DELL Lounge
This short documentary is a portrait of Swedish Pop musician Peter Morén from the hit band Peter, Bjorn and John and follows his experience debuting his solo album at the SXSW music Festival.

Set against the backdrop of various LGBTQ-friendly retirement communities, Untitled Gay Retiree Documentary captures the experiences of several LGBTQ seniors as they navigate the adventures, challenges and surprises of their “golden years.”

grants and awards:
ITVS Diversity and Development Fund Recipient, Cinereach Media Grant Recipient, LEF Foundation Moving Image Fund, Texas Filmmaker Production Fund Recipient, Austin City Cultural Contracts Grant Recipient

boys without cars
narrative feature script
story by PJ Raval
screenplay: PJ Raval and Gregg Rounds

To be an Adult, you must first be a Kid.? A responsible 15-year-old suburban skater boy comes of age with the tough new kid in town, causing his immature young mother to do some growing up of her own.

lipstick traces
narrative short screenplay by PJ Raval

A young boy realizes his expected gender role when he is discovered playing with his mother’s make-up.

CHRISTEENE video collection
producer/director: PJ Raval, writer/performer: Paul Soileau
www.CHRISTEENE.org
An ongoing collaboration with drag terrorist Paul Soileau a.k.a CHRISTEENE consisting of music videos, a concert documentary and live performance.