Dutch Asian Short film about an expat from Hong Kong, who is working as a delivery cyclist in Rotterdam, but is still dreaming of Hong Kong and having second thoughts if he made a big mistake coming to the Netherlands, instead of living the life of his dreams.
Script, Director, Producer, Cinematography and editing by Chung Dha Lam
Cast:
Jona – Sai Wang Lau
Thug – Sai Wang Lau
Client – Chung Dha Lam
Mother – Kwai Lan Lau
Muziek ( Audiio )
Tedious Brief – Papercuts
The Brilliance – Welcome to the Darkness
Aditi Ajoy – What are you thinking
Camera: Sony A7C and Sony A7R
Lenses: Anamorfake TTartisan 35mm f1.4 and Yongnuo 100mm f2
Support: Zhiyun Weebill-S
Audio: Rode Wireless Go and Rode Videomicro
Software: Adobe Premiere Pro 2024
Awards / Festivals
2024 – Nomad 2024 “The Infinite Sky” Film Festival, Kyrgyzstan
Officially Selected
Kyrgyzstan Premiere
2024 – Hong Kong On Screen Film Festival, LA, USA
Officially Selected
2024 – HK Kino Berlin, Germany
Officially Selected
German Premiere
2024 – Tigertail Asian Film Festival, Tampa, USA
Nominee
North American Premiere
2024 – Kinosuite International, Indonesia
Nominee Morning Star
Indonesian Premiere
2024 – Florence Film Awards, Italy
Winner Best Indie Short Film
2024 – Paris Film Awards, France
Winner Best Indie Short Film
French Premiere
2024 – Roffa Film Club
Officially Selected
2024 – Stockholm City Film Festival, Sweden
Finalist Best Short Film
2024 – World Indie Film Awards
Finalist Best Europe Short
2024 – 8&Halfilm Awards
Winner Best Arthouse Short Film
Winner Best Cinematographer
2024 – Kollywood International Film Festival, India
Winner Special Jury Award Best International Short Film
2024 – Nitiin International Film Festival, Malaysia
Honorable Mention Award Best European Short Film
2024 – Navy International Film Festival Malaysia
Winner Special Jury Prize Best Europe Short Film
2024 – AIMAFF, Greece
Winner Special Jury Award Most Technically Excellent
2024 – 4theatre selection.
Finalist Best Director
Finalist Low Budget Shor
2024 – Sweden Film Awards
Officially Selected Best Short
2024 – Rome Prisma Film Awards, Italy
Finalist Best Short
2024 – Rialto For Short, NL
Officially Selected
European/NL Premiere
