SLACKER 2011 (segment Director)

A re-imagining of Richard Linklater’s cult classic SLACER

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

SXSW 2010

lead role: Father
15 min. 2004
Distributed by the canadian filmmaker distribution centre

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