It's Not Porn: Behind the doors of a modern pin-up company
In the world of erotic photography, sexy women are objects whose pictures garner huge profits for other people. A handful of young entrepreneurs have decided to upset this system, putting control into the hands of the models & photographers, challenging who defines "sexy," and creating a new revenue model for the next wave of the internet. Will they succeed? And what happens when regular women become known as online pin-up stars?
Documentary. Approx 80 min.
Download video: Get a glimpse behind the lens of a Zivity photographer
Projected release: 2010
Producer, Director
Nrrrd Grrrl
by MC Chris
Music Video. 3 minutes.
2008
One week from start to finish: Shot in one day. Edited in two.
Seeking Asian Female
Some men only want to date Asian women. Why do they choose Asian women? And what do Asian & Asian-American women think of them?
Documentary. Approx 80 min.
Projected release: 2008
inACTION
After Mason's partner is killed, he is unwillingly assigned on a stakeout with a woman who out-ranks him.
Action/Comedy. 7 min.
Competition entry for
48 Hour Film Project
2007
Challenge: Create a film in 48 hours.
Winner:
Audience Choice Award
Best Cinematography
Best Use of Prop
Campus Battleground
How does the Israeli-Palestinian conflict impact college students in the United States?
Documentary. 49 min.
PBS
2007
Edward & Deborah get stuck in an elevator and discover that they might not be so different after all.
Comedy. 6 min.
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Competition entry for
48 Hour Film Project
2006
Challenge: Create a film in 48 hours.
Winner:
Audience Choice Award
Best Acting
Chain of Command
How has the U.S. national defense system changed since September 11, 2001?
Documentary. 49 min.
Discovery Channel
2006
MicroKillers
A four-part series on the history and possible future of pandemic disease.
1: Superflu
2: Malaria & Plague
3: Ebola
4: TB & HIV
Documentary series. 49 min per episode.
National Geographic Channel
2005
World Record Guy
Eddie has decided it's time to break his father's 5 world records, including his record for longest shower.
Comedy. 20 min.
2000
There Is No Name For This
Chinese and Chinese-American lesbians, gays, and bisexuals share their stories.
Documentary. 49 min.
Mandarin, Cantonese & English with English & Chinese subtitles.
Produced for
Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center
1997
Winner:
Best Documentary
1998 Chicago Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Coming Out, Coming Home
Asian-American parents share what it was like to have their son or daughter come out as gay.
Documentary. 30 min.
Produced for
API Family Pride
1996