Missing the Trailers
(2024)
Emi (Celia Kadoi) and Oscar (Frank Ji) plan to go to the movies with their friend, Tony (Henry Wang). But after he’s late, Emi and Oscar start coming up with a bunch of fantastical explanations that span multiple classic movie genres, from Noir to Sci-fi to Romance to Samurai.
CREDITS
Role: Writer, Director, Editor, VFX Artist
Starring: Celia Kadoi, Frank Ji, Henry Wang
Producer: Bella Luna Morales
Assistant Director: Graydon Hanson
Director of Cinematography: Naomi Clark
Gaffer: Lauren Sayula
Sound Operator: Mathieu Houlier
Production Designer: Amanda Martins
Script Supervisor: Kalani Martial
Production Assistants: Daniela Garcia and Jose Antonio Hernandez Morales
RECOGNITION
6.28.2024 - Symbiotic Film Festival - Finalist
7.6.2024 - New York International Film Awards - Finalist
7.8.2024 - Independent Shorts Awards - Official Selection
7.11.2024 - Comedy Film Fest Manduria - Finalist
7.17.2024 - South Film and Arts Academy Festival - Best Comedy Short Film
7.21.2024 - Indie Short Fest - Semi-Finalist
7.28.2024 - Absurd Film Festival - Honorable Mention
8.21.2024 - Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival - Official Selection
10.5.2024 - Wicked Realm Film Festival - Best Director Nominee
10.31.2024 - The Chico Independent Film Festival - Official Selection
11.25.2024 - Ealing Film Festival - Official Selection
