film
MAXINE (2023)
Written and Directed by Niki Ang
SYNOPSIS
Nervous about introducing her first girlfriend to her family, Allie gets help from the spirit of a long-lost relative during the Hungry Ghost Festival.
CAST & CREW
Written & Directed by Niki Ang
Produced by Andrew Ahn, Philip Domfeh
Executive Produced by Lissa Koshbahkti, Sarah Shepard, Kelci Parker, Andy Keeter, Jason Alvidrez, Adam Nusinow, Katie Cordero, Carlo Fiori
Starring Margaret Cho, Elaine Young, Isabella Day, Celeste Den, Nicole Jia, Kelvin Han Yee, Jabbar Lewis, Cindera Chee, Ben Wang
Cinematography by Chananun Chotrungroj
Edited by Rylan Rafferty
Original Score by Carla Patullo
Production Design by Justine Chen
Costume Design by Jillian Cainghug
Makeup by Moung Park
Hair by Ava Choi
WERE YOU GAY IN HIGH SCHOOL?
SHORT FILM (2020)
SYNOPSIS
“Were You Gay In High School?” is the story of two queer, Asian American women who share their awkward, closeted stories from high school. Hannah and Kelly open up about their uncomfortable, coming-of-age moments as closeted teens and find commonalities in their stories while learning about the people they used to be. They reminisce about the boyfriends they didn’t like kissing and the straight-girls who were definitely flirting with them. Told through live action and animation, the stories shared are both cringeworthy and silly; painful and hilarious.
CAST & CREW
Directed by Niki Ang
Written by Niki Ang and Karen Du
Produced by Andrew Ahn, Kimmie Kim, Diana Ward
Animation by Sara Gunnarsdóttir and Amanda Bonaiuto
Starring Alex Song and Sierra Puett
Cinematography by Karen Du
Edited by Autumn Dea
Original Score by Carla Patullo
Fiscal Sponsorship by Film Independent
Recipient of Frameline Completion Fund grant and Inside Out’s RE:Focus Fund
Distributed by FRAMELINE VOICES
