Samantha Quan

Last month, @sammylquan and I spent the weekend in Fresno, CA and checked out the @historic_crest_theatre_fresno , a beautiful family owned historic movie palace. The theater opened in 1949 (and formerly owned by Mel Brooks) is known for its ornate decor, large screen, and elaborate neon sign. This is definitely worth a visit for any movie lover. Like most movie palaces of yesteryear, the theater needs support to return to its past glory - check out the last photo. Currently the theater shows classic films on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Hopefully in the future, they will have their film projectors back up and running and make many necessary repairs and restorations to the building. Their nonprofit THE CREST LEGACY FOUNDATION is helping to make this happen. There is currently a GoFundMe account to help out with this. You can find the link on their insta page.

Twelve years ago today this guy was found on the street and taken to a shelter where we were lucky enough to be found by him. Happy Found Day, Bunsen! We are so thankful every day for you. #adoptdontshop❤️

WATCH NOW: SANDIWARA Written and directed by Sean Baker and starring Michelle Yeoh, Sandiwara is available to view now following its world screening premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival. FULL FILM AT SANDIWARAFILM.COM / YOUTUBE: SELF-PORTRAIT-STUDIO A self-portrait Residency film. Writer & Director: @bakermovies Starring: @michelleyeoh_official Producer & 2nd Unit Director: @alexcocofyi Producer: @sammylquan DOP: @christopher.c.ripley EP: @mrselfportrait EP: @rebeccamartinez Production: @superprimefilms EP: @micheller1 EP: @rebeccapettican HOP: @sandersstorm AP: @mashaamoosh Art Direction: Christopher Simmonds Service Production: @holymomma_productions @desmondlhb @ayweiwong @muggzai Hair: @xuyouhua Make Up: @tykamen.l Wardrobe: @mongnica Art Department: @mhtttjo Location Manager: @ernhong43 Editor: @bakermovies Post Production Supervisor: @alexcocofyi Sound Designer: @nathan.ruyle Music Supervisor: @sendtunesplz Online and Color: @lightwavepost Colorist: @lostintime23 Online Editor: Aaron Fink

Last night, friends gathered in LA to celebrate the release of Sandiwara with our cast and crew.

Such a wonderful evening. A gorgeous kickoff to @berlinale and congratulations to @michelleyeoh_official who moved everyone to tears.

@jamesransone was a passionate talent and brilliant flame of a human. Wishing him peace and all in his orbit strength in love.

"Producers are fixers. On an independent film, you’re constantly solving problems with limited time and money — you don’t have the luxury of throwing cash at an issue, so you have to get creative fast. On Anora, for example, we needed extra days to shoot a crucial real-time home invasion scene. We reallocated funds from the music budget, since we hadn’t planned on licensing many big-ticket songs. Naturally, once we were in post, the director fell in love with several expensive tracks while editing. We managed to work most of them out, but there was one song in particular he was really attached to — a cool but very pricey track that became a bit of a thorn in our side. So we searched high and low, digging through endless libraries and playlists ourselves, working with the music supervisor, and even asking dancers and consultants for their go-to tracks. Eventually, one of those suggestions led us to a perfect ‘deep cut’ that felt authentic and fresh. We had it cut into the scene to make the best case possible, and when we showed it to the director, he immediately changed his mind — he loved it even more than the original. It was one of those eleventh-hour saves that remind you what producing really is: staying resourceful, keeping calm, and somehow turning constraints into something better." – Samantha Quan, Producer of ANORA #producingisajob Want to learn more about what producers do? Visit the PGA Code of Credits to find out.

Are you ready? Something’s coming… SANDIWARA! @bakermovies @mrselfportrait @michelleyeoh_official

Excited to be part of this new venture. Vancouver is a part of my heart. So honored to be part of this fantastic group of people wanting to save the Park Theater. Long live cinema!!!

We love nights at the @gardenacinema !!! Judy’s theater works so hard to bring special showings and guests out to chat. Last night had a blast from the with some talented pals! 😍

Mysterious Skin, a gorgeous film by Gregg Araki is an essential indie film. If you haven’t seen it yet, put in on your list. Just saw new 4K restoration at the Academy Museum Event celebrating over 20 years. Next year look out for the restoration re-release by @strandreleasing