In 2010 CinemAsia presented the FilmLAB program of 2010. Early 2010 Filmlab put out a call for submission and a select lucky few Asian Dutch Filmmakers were selected to create a concept for a short film with the theme Underdog Hero – how people can surpass themselves in hard times. In difficult times unlikely heroes stand up to fight poverty … Read More
A Single Step
Fiction Short | Kung-Fu | 13 min. A young Chinese boy is bullied by some street kids. After meeting Sophia, his world is changed and he decides to take on the boys to impress the girl…with Kung Fu! Director: Alex Cheung
Mena Muria
Fiction Short | Drama | 9 Min. The Netherlands, April 25th 2010: Proclamation Day of the South Moluccan Republic falls on a Sunday, when it is not allowed to raise the flag. Florian Manuputty (25) wants to perform the ritual anyway, but is hindered by his father and grandfather. Mena Muria is the motto that binds them, but will they … Read More
Laxmi Calling
Fiction Short | Drama | 16 Min. Ling is forced to confront her fear of going outdoors when a crazy Indian woman keeps calling her thinking she is her daughter. A story of an unlikely friendship. Director: Rishi Chamman Screenings: CinemAsia Film Festival 2010 Nederlands Film Festival 2010