My face might not say it, but I swear I’m having fun on set 😬. Check out the reel! 👇🏼 #DongjiRescue
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Lunar New Year is finally over so it’s finally time to recap 2025 😅
It was a surprising and eventful year that went by slower in a good way.
📍LA
📍Bangkok
📍Mexico City
Last photo dump from #dongjirescue
It’s all about the people who you look back with and say “Damn, how did we through that sh*t??”…
the answer is “Together.”
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For all the Dogs 🐶 :
Xin, De, Rui, La, Tuan Tuan, Hui Ji, Hui Tu, Hui Dou, Huang, Money, Maker, Tutu
Black, Feng, Tao Tao, Hui, Jing,
Check them out in “Black Dog”, available in select theaters, Apple TV and Prime Video
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MEET OUR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 🎬
Leo Chen is an assistant director and filmmaker from Toronto, Canada, with a passion for elevating productions through meticulous planning and creative problem-solving. He apprenticed under acclaimed director Guan Hu, honing a relentless commitment to quality storytelling. Known for going the extra mile, Leo’s approach focuses on efficiency, collaboration, and innovation to keep productions on time, on budget, and creatively fulfilled. Notable projects include Black Dog, Last Call for Istanbul, and The Eight Hundred.
Leo and our director Jaden have poured their hearts into each other’s projects since film school. You can pour yours too by heading over to our @kickstarter and helping us reach our fundraising goal! Link in bio 💗
📸: @adriane.wav
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Was really blessed to have participated in TWO award winning films in Cannes this year 😮💨.
“Black Dog” as an AD for all the animals, and “Blue Sun Palace” as PA turned Actor.
One takes place in Western China, in an abandoned town filled with stray dogs and the other takes place in a massage parlor right at home in Flushing, Queens. Two completely different worlds, but stories worth being told nonetheless.
Even more than the recognition, the process of making these films side by side with the crew are memories that will last forever.
#Shortcomings BTS Dump
Shortcomings was a very special project with a refreshing take on Asian American experiences and flawed people in general. It was a pleasure working with Randall and the whole team. Enjoy it in theaters now!
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