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S T A T U S :  C O M P L E T E D

& in film festivals

GENRE: DRAMA
RUNTIME: 9m 30s

Erzi decides to become a professional musician, but his Mother’s history
of rejection may ultimately pull them apart.

D I R E C T O R S

KAILANI (毛佩霞) D'AMOUR 

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Writer, Director, Producer

TIN HUYEN PHAM

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Director, Producer

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"IT'S OK TO BE AN ARTIST"

We wish to give an honest and meaningful insight into the immigrant experience and share a story that many Asian-Australians can relate to. We are often persuaded to forget the significance of art and to instead focus on productivity and stability, but this film serves as a plea to support art and the artists that craft it. Art is powerful.

Film has strongly impacted us both and we wish to give back to the community and empower the artists of tomorrow.

Erzi Behind The Scenes Slate shot on an Arri Alexa Mini LF Camera

C A S T

LOGAN SO | 蘇逸芝

TRACIE FILMER | 邱愛令

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"Mum"

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"Erzi"

C R E W

Writer, Director, Producer

Director, Producer

Script Supervisor

Associate Producers

Kailani D'Amour

Tin Huyen Pham

Jacinta Taylor

Nicole Leo

David Cook

Director of Photography

Camera Operator

1st AC

2nd AC

Shing Fung Cheung
Cameron Zayec
Robin Tampoe
Geachleang Seng

Gaffers

Best Boy

Grip, PA

Nicholas Curthoys

Bob (Pin-Cheng) Hsiung

Finn Newsway

Chris Chung

Sound Recordist

Boom Operator

Kempsey Lyon

Bailey Hewett

Production Designer

Stand-by Props

Erhu Instructor

Wardrobe, Hair & Make Up

Hair & Make Up Artist

Ti Parente

Monae Salton

Lynn Tsong

Jamie Taaljard

Alana Biddle

Assistant Director

Unit Production Assistant

Stills Photographer (BTS)

Aimee Cheung

Mario Milosevic

Jasmin Vu

Catering

Leanne D'Amour

Sound Design & Foley

Music by

Cinematic Score by

Colourist

Jess Neumann

Kailani D'Amour

Michael Drew

Kali Bateman

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REPRESENTATION

The Erhu

In an effort to feature underrepresented parts of Chinese culture, we chose to showcase the Erhu, a two-stringed instrument that produces two individual strands that together create the instrument’s unique sound; a metaphor for Erzi and his mother. We've involved professional Erhu musicians to authentically portray this instrument and its players.

Cast and Crew

One of the most effective ways to inspire emerging talent is through representation. Knowing this, we've specifically cast Asian talent and – where possible – attached underrepresented crew. Mirroring the central conflict in the film, finding Asian-identifying talent based in Queensland was challenging. We're so grateful to have cast Logan and Tracie to portray these characters.

Through connecting and supporting local artists, we wish to create opportunities that promote and inspire Asian-Australian artists and technicians alike.

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