Projects
My Next 12 Months Are Full
I am four weeks into a rotation offshore with no acting work until August, which has given me time to think about how I ended up with seven films booked through 2027. It all goes back to a bad shoot in a park in 2023 and a message from a DP.
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Your Passion Project Isn’t Their Passion Project
A filmmaker on their eighth feature bragging about spending under $2,000? That's not resourceful — that's a pattern. If you've been at this long enough to know what a grip does and what an actor prepares, you know their work is worth paying for. Your passion project is yours. Don't make other people pay for it with their time.
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The Indies Are About to Run the Table
The majors are getting bigger and making fewer films. The indies are getting smarter and making better ones. As an actor and filmmaker with skin in the game, here's why I think the math is finally breaking our way.
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Legacy Short Film Update — Where We Are
Simon updates on his short film "Legacy," which is 75% funded through donations and a major gift. Unlike many projects, all cast and crew will be paid, reflecting his commitment to fair compensation. The film stars a SAG actor and will shoot in Atlanta after July 2026. They seek a Chinese or Chinese-American actor for a key role. Follow for updates on Instagram.
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I’m Making a Short Film. Here’s Why I Need Your Help.
Simon, an actor, is transitioning to directing with his short film "Legacy." It follows Henry Chen, a Chinese-American restaurant owner who helps a young Black man in need. Currently in pre-production in Atlanta, Simon seeks financial backing for the $10,000 budget to cover production costs. Donations are tax-deductible.