S T A T U S : C O M P L E T E D
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
Writer, Director, Producer
TIN HUYEN PHAM
Director, Producer
"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.
C A S T
LOGAN SO | 蘇逸芝
TRACIE FILMER | 邱愛令
"Mum"
"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
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.