I’m a God
I’m a God
Inspired by Mike Tyson and his life story, this film explores what his legendary coach, Cus D’amato, taught him about fear. Through a hypnotherapy session, we enter the mind of a 19-year-old Mike where we catch a glimpse of his heart-rending childhood and grasp an understanding of what ultimately drives him to win — fear. Mike’s whole life has been driven by fear as well as grief. Turning fear into fire makes him victorious and the savage he is. This film is quintessentially a tribute to Mike, one of the greatest boxers that ever lived and a celebration of Cus D’amato’s spirit.
Editor — Addie Liang
Directors — Anne & Rudy Gold
Ascent of Weavers
In exhibition at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Oaxaca from November 30, 2018 – May 17, 2019.
Ascent of Weavers / Ascenso de Tejedoras 2018
Three-channel video installation
Running time: 30:17 minutes
By Rebeca Méndez with the Hernández Quero Family
In exhibition in BAJO LA BÓVEDA AZUL COBALTO at MACO, Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Oaxaca. Curated by Marietta Bernstorff.
For a world facing social and environmental crises, Ascent of Weavers is a call for awakening and action for collective healing of the earth. Entities of white, red, blue, and black embody cycles of the sun, the heavens, and the underworld and directions of human life in pre-Hispanic Zapotec civilization. The entities undertake a journey into Mictlan (Lyobaa in Zapotec)—the underworld of the Mixtec mythology—aided by Xolotl (a canine god), who leads them through the underworld’s nine levels. Here they are challenged by piercing winds and crushing mountains, finally crossing rivers of blood to emerge as goddesses of weaving (Tlazolteotl, or Nohuichana in Zapotec)—warriors leading us to a more just, equitable, and sustainable relationship with our planet.
Artist / Director: Rebeca Méndez
Artisans: Hernández Quero Family, Mitla, Oaxaca
Cinematographer: Gabriel Noguez
Editors: Addie Liang and Gabriel Noguez
Music: Drew Schnurr
© 2019 Rebeca Méndez
Juliet
Juliet
Adapted from one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays Romeo and Juliet, Juliet explores an alternate ending to the tragedy. It conveys the realities of their love through dance and visual metaphors.
Editor — Addie Liang
Director — Angie Su
Forget Me Not
Forget Me Not
Set in the 1970's, the film centers on two little girls, who struggle with their mother’s bipolar disease that constantly disrupts their lives and burdens them to grow up early. This semi-autobiographical film tells a story about the relationship between mothers and daughters and how who takes care of who can become interchangeable.
www.forgetmenot-film.com
Editor — Addie Liang
Directors — Florine & Kim Nüesch
Alchemist
Alchemist
An avant-garde perfumer and his apprentice rebel against the expectations of the luxurious, yet lacking in passion and identity, niche market they cater to. Together they hope to change the perceptions of how perfume should smell like.
Editor — Addie Liang
Director — Calvin Khurniawan
Somewhere
Somewhere
A trapped woman creates an alternate state of reality in order to escape.
Editor — Addie Liang
Director — Kiu Ka Yee
Bashaw
Bashaw
Small town Bashaw, Alberta, lays backdrop to the life of a young criminal trying to make ends meet for him and his father.
Editor — Addie Liang
Director — Jack Foley
HOUS Studios
HOUS Studios Documentary
Los Angeles based tattoo artist, Noah Minuskin creates a space to house the passion of young creatives. This documentary takes us through his process in designing the studio from the ground up.
Editor — Addie Liang
Director — Matthew Plaxco
Kid Roommate
Kid Roommate
The roommate adventures of Claire, a 7-year-old and Becca, a 24-year old.
Editor — Addie Liang
Director — Laura Holliday