Fireside Chat with Acclaimed Filmmaker Milton Liu
HAAPIFEST Announces Exclusive Screening of "Awesome Asian Bad Guys" and Fireside Chat with Acclaimed Filmmaker Milton Liu.
Houston, TX - HAAPIFEST is thrilled to present an exclusive screening of the action/comedy film "Awesome Asian Bad Guys," followed by an insightful fireside chat with renowned filmmaker Milton Liu. The event will take place on June 1, 2024, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton, located at 10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042.
Event Highlights:
Film Screening: "Awesome Asian Bad Guys" (52 minutes) is a hilarious and nostalgic action/comedy that reunites iconic East Asian bad guys from '80s and '90s action films for one last mission. The film features an ensemble cast including Tamlyn Tomita, Dante Basco, George Cheung, Al Leong, Yuji Okumoto, Aaron Takahashi, Randall Park, and Ed Ackerman.
Fireside Chat with Milton Liu: After the screening, Milton Liu will delve into "Film Writing - The Blueprint of FILMS," offering valuable insights into the art and craft of film writing. Liu’s impressive career includes producing the Student Academy Award-winning JESUS HENRY CHRIST and the feature FIREFLIES IN THE GARDEN starring Julia Roberts, Ryan Reynolds, Emily Watson, and Willem Dafoe.
About Milton Liu:
Born in Kansas City and raised in Chicago, Milton Liu is a co-founder of Kulture Machine, the first production company listed in Filmmaker Magazine’s 25 New Faces of Indie Film. His work spans various mediums, including film, web series, and short documentaries. Liu is a Tribeca feature screenplay winner, Disney Feature Fellow, and Fox TV Writing Fellow. His recent work includes associate producing the feature LUCKY GRANDMA, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2019.
About the Film:
"Awesome Asian Bad Guys" is a unique blend of action and comedy, celebrating the memorable villains of past action films. Directed with a fresh perspective, the film pays homage to the genre while delivering an entertaining and original storyline.
Event Details:
Date: June 1, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton, 10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042
Tickets and Information:
