Okay y'all - the time has come! Now YOU can watch "That Asian Thing" documentary on-line. That's right! The Indpendent Features Film Festival holds an on-line competition and "That Asian Thing" is part of the battle! The top 21 voted films get their movie shown at the Tribeca Theaters in NYC and the numero uno, grand prize, top vote-getter will be awarded a red carpet premiere with all the glitz and glam that the big players get. SO WE NEED YOU TO WATCH AND VOTE!!
The competition is from Monday, May 5th to Monday, June 30th.
Simply go to: http://www.independentfeatures.com
Register a valid email thru the link under the Login box. Then confirm and Login.
After logging in, click on View Films at the top. Click on Documentary on the left. Look for "That Asian Thing" in alphabetical order.
(http://www.independentfeatures.com/IFWeb/MovieDetails.aspx?id=485)
Watch and vote!
THAT'S IT! No other obligations, no money to pay, and no spam to deal with. It's that easy.
What we need here is your support! Not only for Asian-Americans, but for anyone who can relate to the struggling artist; for anyone who understands the barriers of being a minority; and simply for indie filmmaking!
Please pass the word and let everyone know!! Thanks!
April 29, 2008
A quick Q&A session for you
Q: What is "That Asian Thing"?
A: "That Asian Thing" is a documentary film by Jonald Reyes featuring Asian-American artists from Chicago, IL. The short synopsis of the flick is how Jonald interviews these Asian-American artists on why there's a low impact of Asian-American culture in mainstream America.
Q: Who's in this movie? Anyone I know? Jet Li or Jackie Chan?
A: No - sorry, not in this documentary. It focuses on the Asian-American community in Chicago, IL. These are artists who have been trying to make it big in the entertainment/media business with support from other prominant voices within the community. The movie features: Steve Munoz, Cynthia Lin, SOTO/Flipside, Mia Park, Robbi, The Pacifics, QuarterMile, Rupal Soni, and many, many, MANY more!
Q: Why Chicago? The Asian/Asian-American community is bigger on the East/West Coast!
A: Why not Chicago?! This is an up-and-coming Asian/Asian-American community that continuously grows, much like other Asian/Asian-American communities across this nation. Chicago is a prime example of the various Asian-American artists trying to make a name for themselves. If anything, support from Asian/Asian-American communities as a whole is what we need - this isn't East coast vs. West coast; this is support for the arts!
Q: If I'm not Asian or Asian-American, why should I care or even watch this movie?
A: First - a movie is a movie - it's made for you to dig deeper into the psyche of man. Documentary films have been on the rise and they've been able to open eyes wider to issues beyond your inner circle. Second - "That Asian Thing" is like an entity and it represents any barrier that stands in front of good talent. In this case, somehow our facial features and skin tone play a role on how society has portrayed us. All we're saying is that if you see or hear good art, don't be thrown off if the auteur is someone that doesn't resemble you. And lastly - it's just a cool, indie flick that has a good variety of music and people in it. Watch it - it won't hurt.....
Q: Why is it called "That Asian Thing"?
A: "That Asian Thing" is like a pun on words because it's a vague sentence that people have used to describe us. When you talk to one of your friends and you're trying to convey a situation that involves a list of different things, somehow "that Asian thing"or "the Asian one" or "the thing with the Asian stuff" gets thrown into the mix as a description. So - why not call this documentary "That Asian Thing"?? Someone's bound to say it sometime throughout the week.
On a more sophisticated note - "That Asian Thing" is also an entity that represents the barrier that a crew of minority artists face. The issues explained and talked about in this documentary could as well have been "That Black Thing" or "That Spanish Thing." I think this film is relatable to any struggling artist that senses a push back due to their race.
For more information on the artists, the filmmaking process, and other random tid bits that would indulge your mind on Asian-American awareness - please explore our main website which has links to links and links: http://www.thatasianthing.com . Thanks!!
A: "That Asian Thing" is a documentary film by Jonald Reyes featuring Asian-American artists from Chicago, IL. The short synopsis of the flick is how Jonald interviews these Asian-American artists on why there's a low impact of Asian-American culture in mainstream America.
Q: Who's in this movie? Anyone I know? Jet Li or Jackie Chan?
A: No - sorry, not in this documentary. It focuses on the Asian-American community in Chicago, IL. These are artists who have been trying to make it big in the entertainment/media business with support from other prominant voices within the community. The movie features: Steve Munoz, Cynthia Lin, SOTO/Flipside, Mia Park, Robbi, The Pacifics, QuarterMile, Rupal Soni, and many, many, MANY more!
Q: Why Chicago? The Asian/Asian-American community is bigger on the East/West Coast!
A: Why not Chicago?! This is an up-and-coming Asian/Asian-American community that continuously grows, much like other Asian/Asian-American communities across this nation. Chicago is a prime example of the various Asian-American artists trying to make a name for themselves. If anything, support from Asian/Asian-American communities as a whole is what we need - this isn't East coast vs. West coast; this is support for the arts!
Q: If I'm not Asian or Asian-American, why should I care or even watch this movie?
A: First - a movie is a movie - it's made for you to dig deeper into the psyche of man. Documentary films have been on the rise and they've been able to open eyes wider to issues beyond your inner circle. Second - "That Asian Thing" is like an entity and it represents any barrier that stands in front of good talent. In this case, somehow our facial features and skin tone play a role on how society has portrayed us. All we're saying is that if you see or hear good art, don't be thrown off if the auteur is someone that doesn't resemble you. And lastly - it's just a cool, indie flick that has a good variety of music and people in it. Watch it - it won't hurt.....
Q: Why is it called "That Asian Thing"?
A: "That Asian Thing" is like a pun on words because it's a vague sentence that people have used to describe us. When you talk to one of your friends and you're trying to convey a situation that involves a list of different things, somehow "that Asian thing"or "the Asian one" or "the thing with the Asian stuff" gets thrown into the mix as a description. So - why not call this documentary "That Asian Thing"?? Someone's bound to say it sometime throughout the week.
On a more sophisticated note - "That Asian Thing" is also an entity that represents the barrier that a crew of minority artists face. The issues explained and talked about in this documentary could as well have been "That Black Thing" or "That Spanish Thing." I think this film is relatable to any struggling artist that senses a push back due to their race.
For more information on the artists, the filmmaking process, and other random tid bits that would indulge your mind on Asian-American awareness - please explore our main website which has links to links and links: http://www.thatasianthing.com . Thanks!!
April 21, 2008
Quickie!
Just wanted to drop a sentence or two and say a big HELLLLLOO!!!! to all the organizations and clubs that I've been emailing for the past couple of days. We've been trying to grow that hype and have joined the grassroots movement. So in recognition to all those Asian/Asian-American Organizations/Clubs across the nation, "That Asian Thing" salutes you and hopes that all your events are successful on any aspect that it intends to be. Don't forget that even if the turn out isn't as great as you'd hope it to be, you're still accomplishing the goal of getting the awareness of our race out there! SO - THANK YOU!!
And for all those people getting the Sneak Peak - let me know your thoughts via email - asianthing@gmail.com . Also - if you'd like to set-up a screening for your community, don't hesitate to inquire as well. Let's build that hype!! There's an evolution!!
Be well all!
And for all those people getting the Sneak Peak - let me know your thoughts via email - asianthing@gmail.com . Also - if you'd like to set-up a screening for your community, don't hesitate to inquire as well. Let's build that hype!! There's an evolution!!
Be well all!
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