Showing posts with label Andy Minh Trieu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Andy Minh Trieu. Show all posts

Sunday, January 13, 2013

UPDATES: Short Film "Gaffa" hits top 60 for Tropfest - World's Largest Film Festival


Great news everybody! You know that short film that I was working the day before I left before heading to China? Yes its called GAFFA and a fantastic popcorn collaboration between Craig Anderson, Andy Minh Trieu and myself and also with the same king pin team: Adrian Chino Castro, Justin Gong and Trung Ly, and we made it to the top 60 for Tropfest!

I got the news from Adrian who got the news from a phone call notifying him of the news. 

I'm not sure if we will make it to the 16 as Tropfest has notoriously evolved to be more "mainstream" in cast, crew and storytelling wise. But hey, top 60 amongst the 700 entries globally is freaking awesome.

Here's the behind the scenes, provided by James Peniata (another gungho filmmaker who helped us out on the day). 

Click link here.

CREDITS
Daniel Van Ly
Joshua Tieu
Angela Tran
Ian Tran
Benjamin Cao
Maria Tran
Andy Minh Trieu

Graphics Design
David Minh Tam Nguyen

Director of Photography
Justin Gong

Editor 
Craig Anderson

Fight Choreographer
Trung Ly

Director
Adrian Castro

Sunday, January 6, 2013

SHORT FILM "Gaffa" | Behind-the-Scenes Tropfest Entry

Date: 27th of December, 2012
Written By: Phuong Le
http://www.lea-d.com/blog/gaffa-tropfest-entry/

Last Saturday we were on-location at the CraigFX warehouse in Marrickville for an indy short film production for this year’s Tropfest. Tropfest is a prestigious international short film festival where budding film-makers are asked to create a short film based around a particular “signature item”.

This year’s signature item is “BALLOON” and entrants will be competing for over $100,000 in prizes (not to mention all the glory of having your short film screened to thousands of people nationally).

The short, titled “Gaffa”, is an action-packed kung-fu comedy starring martial artist and TV personality, Andy Minh Trieu, and serial social media blogger, martial artist and actor, Maria Tran. Behind the scenes we had the lines of Craig Anderson of CraigFX and Adrian Castro of Fideo Films.

It was a very short turn-around – there were a couple of days of rehearsals and a single day to do the whole shoot. Below are a few photographs from the day. Video of bloopers will be uploaded at a later date.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Behind-the-scenes/ Vlog - Q4JC - "Who Am I" Scene | Maria Tran vs Chris Pang

Chris Pang vs Maria Tran. "Like" the Quest for Jackie Chan! on Facebook! 

Time: 7.00am-1pm
Date: Sunday, 13th of November, 2011
Location: Melbourne

I must have had the dragon on my side because it didn't rain during my shoot! After choreographing some of the fight movements in Sydney and practicing it on fellow filmmaker, Adrian Castro, Thuy Ng and Alan La, finally we took it down to Melbourne.

It was a tightly scheduled day but we just had to get the shots (and we did). I would like to extend my special thanks to Somchay Phakonkham (DOP/ Camera - Reinvent Productions), Rob Hammad (Powderman and production assistant), Andy Minh Trieu (Assistant fight choreography), Jack Ngu (Camera Assistant), Quan Tran (Stills Photography) &; Christopher Pang (a.k.a "Tomorrow When The War Began" & "Citizen Jia Li") + Desmond.

Currently, it has been edited and now handed over to Adrian Castro for the sound design. Looking forward to seeing this one in the movie. Please 'like' our page!
Jack, Desmond, Somchay, Maria, Chris, Andy, Rob (red clipboard) & Peter


























Mini blog account by Melbourne-based graphic designer - Peter Dang: 
Hi Guys,

Just taking this opportunity to say thanks for having me onboard the 4JC (Melb shoot) It was a very different & fun experience for me personally. I never realise how much effort and love is involved in such a small yet large project.

You guys each have unique qualities which sums up an awesome team. I am more than happy to part take or help out whenever I can, so let's not be strangers ey ;)

I love the closeness and down to earth personalities you guys posess! I reckon you guys will succeed in whatever you put your mind to. So, In summary I'll like to give you guys my overview on how I see each person I met on the day.

Maria: There is no surprise with you, strong, extroverted and very confident, you've got a lot of balls for a chick! Kick ass personality.. nice seeing you speak @ panel, very lively and engaging with the audience! good stuff!

Somchay: Small world, I've seen your work before but never knew the master mind behind it (because of you vid - youcake)
Flipped out when I saw you spin the camera on one of the fighting scenes, awesome technique and cool personality.
From all the panel speakers on Sunday, I like your style the most.. Keeping it real and say it how it is.

Quan: if I could describe you in one word "Deep" you speak from the heart, I respect this quality about you.

Pang: lol, comedian ...it's good to be working with comedians, it's always nice to have fun in everything we do. Haven't seen your TWTWE yet, but will definitely let you know my thoughts when I do get around to it.

Jack: Jack, a 'strange' character, you make me laugh man.. you also make me question about your sexuality? (do you get this often? lol)

Rob: The secret philosopher, Love @ first site with you.. I throughly enjoyed our conversations and do look forward to seeing your Anchovies movie once it's all ready to go. PS: Sorry, but I filmed your ass crack (BTS) just had to! lol lol lol

And Finally Andy, Hmmm.. pretty boy :) love the martial arts; pretty boy perhaps just the coverup, when you were doing the cherography, You were really zoned into your character. Gl with the kids ;)

Well; Once again thank you Maria for the opportunity, and it was nice meeting you all. Looking forward to more future fun with you guys. All the best ^^

Peter

    Monday, August 8, 2011

    FREE WORKSHOP: DIGITAL SERIES Acting, Comedy and Improv


    Media Release | August 2011

    You are invited to participate in a free acting, comedy and improvisation workshop held this Saturday, 13 August at the Fairfield School of Arts.

    Training activities will be led by community facilitators and performers: Jack Ngu, “My Place” ABC TV actor Maria Tran and featuring co-host of Channel 9’s “Kitchen Whiz” Andy Minh Trieu.

    “ I hope to share some of my television experiences  to help people develop characters and make people laugh” says Andy Minh Trieu.

    “There is a big appetite for performing and screen culture out here in the west. This workshop will surely pack out” adds Maria Tran.

    Young people will learn about creating characters and scenes, and develop key skills in acting and the basics of comedy. At the end of the workshop, all participants will have produced their own short sketches and scenes

    Intro to Acting, Comedy & Improv will run on 13 August (10-5pm) School of Arts, 19 Harris St, Fairfield.

    This session is proudly supported by Fairfield City Council, Community First Step and Powerhouse Youth Theatre.

    Register now! Limited spaces, bookings are essential.

    Information/Registration:
    Maria Tran
    Maria.tran85@gmail.com
    Register here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GQM6D8H