A Crossroad Called Manzanar » Pre-production

Moving right along

Alice — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:19:50 +0000

Whoa, it's almost November! How did that happen?

We just submitted our first quarterly report, to let the good folks at CCLPEP know what we've been up to lately. We're still planning on shooting in December 2009, so, in short, it's been busy. The good news is that things have been moving along pretty much on schedule.

We've got some new folks on board – welcome to Jay (cinematographer), Sal (1st AD), Michele (production designer), Cindy (art director), and Lynn (costume designer)! Their pix and bios will be added shortly to the Filmmakers page. These folks have been working hard, and it's been great having them on the team. (We promise…snacks at team meetings. Always.)

Another important thing of note for those interested in making donations to the film (needed and welcome!)… we recently applied for a fiscal sponsorship, and are awaiting word on the status. If approved, we will be able to receive donations via a non-profit entity, which means that your donations will be tax exempt. As soon as we hear, we'll let you know… so tell your friends!

Right then… back to work…

Seeking Asian American Actors

Cindy — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:33:03 +0000

We are currently casting for the following roles:

LI CHAN (30's-40's, Chinese American) – A stay-at-home mother who preoccupies herself with the war effort in an attempt to escape domestic discord. Hails from a multi-generational Chinese American family. Must be a native English speaker. This is a speaking role.

SAM CHAN (30's-40's, Chinese American) – A professor at a nearby college who wants to protect his family from the anti-Japanese violence going on around town. Must be a native English speaker. This is a speaking role.

PROJECT DETAILS:
Casting Dates: Sunday, Sept. 13th, 2009. More dates to follow.
Casting Location: Los Angeles
Shooting Dates: Tentatively Dec. 17-20, 2009
Shooting Location: Los Angeles TMZ
Union Status: This production is signed under the SAG Short Film Agreement.

If you or someone you know is interested, contact us at casting@acrossroadcalledmanzanar.com. Please include a headshot and resume.

Looking for a Craftsman-style house!

Alice — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:42:12 +0000

We are looking for a Craftsman-style (circa 1930s) house to film – exterior and interior. The exterior and interior do not need to be of the same house, and it can actually be any style, as long as it was built before 1940. The shooting will likely take place in mid-December, and the cast and crew involved will be minimal. If you have any leads, please let us know!

The new site is up

Patrick — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:55:40 +0000

I finally got the new website up. We'll be adding a bunch more stuff over the next several months. As they say, keep your eyes on this space. Thanks.

Grant from the CCLPEP

Patrick — Sat, 23 May 2009 22:56:45 +0000

We received a grant from the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program (CCLPEP) to make the short film!

The CCLPEP is a program funded through the California State Library, dedicated to providing “competitive grants for public educational activities and the development of educational materials to ensure that the events surrounding the exclusion, forced removal and incarceration of civilians and permanent resident aliens of Japanese ancestry will be remembered and so that causes and circumstances of this and similar events may be illuminated and understood.”