Sr. Collett

Nathan, the other producer. Nobody really knows how sweet he is. Maybe because he wants to hide this sweetness since he might feel it a little bit awkwardly or unmanly. I think he has been protecting me since I started this school. He likes to take care of people, ready to help out anyone who is in deep shits. This warmhearted guy also won a lot of prestigious awards for his short film, 'Kibera kid'. And I think that he won those glory because he was and is still truthful for those people in Kibera. This guy will shoot a feature film over there soon. And it will beat 'City of god'. Nate, I won't download your movie illegally. I'll watch it in a movie theater twice, and I'll buy DVDs and also I'll request HBO to buy your film and schedule it on primetime.

"My father"

Dong, who came and helped us on set, finally completed his first feature, "My father", in Korea. It's based on a true story about a Korean orphan who was adopted to American family. Later, he volunteers for U.S. Army in Korea to find his biological dad and only to realize that his dad is a murderer under death sentence. Isn't it a great story? Dong is SC alumnus who made this quickest director debut out of film school. Only took 2 years to sign the contract. I worked on this set as L.A. cordinator and SAG actor manager. What I say is, I'm very proud of Dong. And this film will rock! Premiere in Sept 6th, all over Korea. Expect it come here soon.

screening details at L.A. Shorts

'Secret son' will be screening

on Sept. 6th, Thursday 5:15pm,

in 'Program #6' section,

at AMC Burbank Town Center 6

770 N. First St., Burbank, CA 91502

This Samurai on set

I'm talking about Yoshi Atsumi, the producer. Yoshi came first, walked last for 'Secret son'. I deeply appreciate him. I remember when our 'Theo's room' set was not complete though several crews of us worked on it overnight. Then, Yoshi kneeled at Joe White, the gaffer, asking for more hands. (surely, not for bj) That was the moment I felt the Samurai inside of him. He is a guy who can kill his pride for his responsibility. Yes, he's a very strong guy. But don't forget subtlety when you talk with him. Japanese barely say 'Ai-Si-Te-Ru' (I love you) to their sweetheart. They just let theirs know without saying 'Ai-Si-Te-Ru'. Whenever I talk about this Samurai-ness of him, he always denies it, saying, "my family are from farmers' side." But I know he has a shining sword inside of him. Again, he wants subtlety.

Mark Apicella's revenge

Mark cut 'secret son'. We just had a tech screening of his film today. Surely he is the talented filmmaker.

Sir Gerald Reynolds

Jerry played 'Rich Kingston'. At the audition, he showed 'Rich's eyes' for 3 second. And I just loved it.

Jason Goebel, the director of photography

Nobody beats him. He is the best prepared, fully experienced D.P.

awsome crews

showcase at LA shorts

'secret son' is invited to LA Shorts Fest as showcase event, Burbank, September.

Official selection at FAIF

'secret son' is officially selected at FAIF.

FAIF is supposed to be held at Mann's Chinese in Hollywood, September. Somehow, they are merged with Indie Fest USA and they open at Disney's AMC, Anaheim, October.

press

Stylus magazine talks about 'DC Indie film festival' and they see 'Secret son' as standout.

"Sunday’s full-day program began with a lengthy program of student films. In particular Doo Byung Chae’s 14-minute fiction film, Secret Son, stands out. Developed at the University of Southern California as part of the filmmaker’s MFA, this film tells the story of a wealthy man who buys himself a young body but who experiences “social death” because of the reservations of those around him."

http://www.stylusmagazine.com/articles/filmfestival/practicing-for-that-10th-anniversary-dc-independent-film-festival-embraces-multitudes.htm

officially selected at F&V fest of Cambodia

official selection at

Film and Video Festival of Cambodia, June, 2007

I really wanted to go over Phnom Penh!!

Damn my OPT status!!!

won Honorable Mention at Rochester

'Secret son' won 'Honorable Mention'

at 49th Rochester International Film Festival, May 2007

Official selection, Damah film festival

Secret son was officially selected for

Damah film festival, Culver city, May 2007

Bronze Remi Award winner

'Secret son' won Bronze Remi Award

(Graduate student level)

at 40th Worldfest Houston, April 2007

finalist, DC indie film festival

'Secret son' was a finalist in Washington D.C. as finalist, March 2007