🎬 Throwback to The Jade Pendant Red Carpet Premiere 🎬
In 2017, we had the honor of working on the press and red carpet event for The Jade Pendant, a film that sheds light on one of the darkest chapters in Chinese American history—the 1871 Chinese Massacre in Los Angeles.
This powerful story, starring the late Godfrey Gao, Clara Lee, Russell Wong, Tsai Chin, Tzi Ma, and more, brings to life a moment in history that too many have forgotten.
Beyond just a premiere, this was a moment of remembrance, resilience, and recognition of the struggles and triumphs of the Chinese American community.
Ooh là là… TRÜEBADOUR heads to Cannes! 🎬
Excited to be starting conversations at one of the world’s most iconic film markets alongside Avatar Entertainment.
🌟Stay tuned for a festival world premiere announcement! We can’t wait for everyone to see Ryan Bergara and Kevin Kreider electrify the big screen in our techno-thriller.
A childhood moment turned into a film.
When director Anthony Ma was a kid, a pastor told him the jade necklace his mother gave him was evil. The comment stayed with him for years and eventually became the spark for God & Buddha Are Friends, a story about faith, family and the cultural gaps many Asian American kids grow up navigating.
The short stars Karin Anna Cheung, Janet Hsieh and Jim Meskimen, and has screened at festivals including CAAMFest and the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.
Watch the premiere on Omeleto March 12. Follow @godandbuddhaarefriends to stay up to date.
🎬 Tap in when it drops.
ATTENTION! We’ve got a Special Announcement!!! 📣
We’re honored to officially welcome Benny Luo (@bennyluo ) and @nextshark as Executive Producer and presenting partner for God & Buddha Are Friends.
Benny is the founder and CEO of NextShark, a leading media platform dedicated to Asian diasporic news, culture, and storytelling, reaching up to 20 million people weekly across social platforms. Through NextShark News, NextShark Studios, and NextShark Ventures, he has built a powerful ecosystem that amplifies Asian and Asian American voices around the world.
That mission deeply resonates with our film.
With God & Buddha Are Friends being a Taiwanese American story born in the 626, inspired by a real childhood memory about faith, identity, and the overwhelming feeling of being caught in between two cultures. We’re incredibly grateful to partner with a platform that believes in uplifting authentic community stories like this.
Excited for what’s ahead. Stay tuned for another special announcement coming soon.
Let’s go!!!🚀
#GodAndBuddhaAreFriends #NextShark #AsianAmerican #TaiwaneseAmerican #626 #IndependentFilm #ShortFilm #Filmmaker #God #Buddha
NextShark Studios is proud to announce STEM, a new psychological drama inspired by the real stem-cell scandal that shook South Korea in the 2000s.
Written and directed by Daeil Kim, recipient of the 2024 Alfred P. Sloan Production Grant (@sloanpublic ), the film stars legendary actor Yoon Je-moon (The Host, Mother, Okja) as Dr. Park Ho-WWon, with Joe Seo (@joejoeseo ) (Cobra Kai, Spa Night) joining the cast.
The short film has completed principal photography and is now in post-production, with development underway for a full feature adaptation. STEM is produced with the support of Film Independent (@filmindependent ).
Presented by @nextsharkstudios
Executive Produced by @bennyluo
Follow @stemthefilm for updates.
Special thanks to @hoaghospitalfoundation for graciously allowing us to film at their location, and to @kajusofttofu for keeping our cast and crew well fed.
All stills featured are from the short film, STEM.
We are so proud to announce VISA team has just added one more special member. Please welcome executive producer Benny Luo @bennyluo and @nextsharkstudios , who will be helping with the film’s distribution and marketing! Look forward to more special announcements soon!
Benny Luo is the founder and CEO of NextShark (/), a leading media company for Asian diasporic news, culture, and community, reaching up to 20 million people weekly across social platforms. Under his leadership, NextShark has evolved into a multi-platform ecosystem with three core pillars: NextShark News, delivering impactful journalism on Asian and Asian American issues; NextShark Studios, producing original films, events, and creative content; and NextShark Ventures, a venture studio supporting Asian-led startups and projects.
NextShark’s reporting has been cited by The New York Times, Washington Post, Forbes, CNN, BBC, and more. Luo helped lead national media coverage of anti-Asian violence starting in 2020, establishing the platform as a trusted voice for the community.
Previously, he founded NewMediaRockstars.com, a pioneer in digital entertainment media, which was acquired in 2013. He was named to Forbes‘ 30 Under 30 in Media in 2018.
In this speculative concept created by @daeildale under @nextsharkprojects , we imagine a future where artificial intelligence isn’t just a tool — but a bridge to memory, emotion, and connection.
Starring @ianohofficial , from the hit show Beef, this piece explores what it might look like to preserve the voice of someone we love — and use technology to revisit the moments that mattered most.
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🚨 Disclaimer: This is a speculative commercial made for creative purposes only. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by OpenAI. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
👉 Follow @nextsharkprojects to stay up-to-date on everything happening behind the scenes — from experimental concepts to boundary-pushing films and stories.
#SpecAd #OpenAI #NextSharkProjects #CreatedByDale #AIandHumanity #EmotionalTech
We’re going to Cannes 🇫🇷🎬
Our short film Loving Day — has been selected for the 2025 American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival.
Huge shoutout to director Daeil Kim and the incredible team behind this bold story about love, identity, and resistance. Featuring the amazing Sidney Flanigan (Never Rarely Sometimes Always), Ian Oh (Beef), Raphael Sbarge (Once Upon a Time), and Willie C. Carpenter.
See you on the Croisette 💥 - @bennyluo
#Cannes2025 #LovingDayFilm #NextSharkProjects
It looks like we’re going to Tribeca! 🎬 @mydadtherockstar is officially premiering June 8 as part of the International Shorts Competition at one of the biggest film festivals in North America.
Huge congrats to @kevinjinkim — this was his vision, his heart, and his story. I’m just proud to support as an EP and help bring it to life with our team. This one’s for all the Asian dads out there. 🙏
- @bennyluo
#Tribeca2025 #MyDadTheRockstar #NextSharkPresents
