Designet Chowmein Holiday Kortfilm av Lanhua Ma er en høyt ansett vinner av den svært prestisjetunge 2026 A' Design Award i Sølv i konkurransekategorien Film-, Video- og Animasjonsdesign.

SølvFilm· 2026

Chowmein Holiday Kortfilm

av Lanhua Ma

Klient: Iris Lanhua Ma

Vinner av A' Design Award i Sølv i kategorien Film

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Om Chowmein Holiday Kortfilm

Chowmein Holiday er en mørk komedie-kortfilm om to asiatisk-amerikanske bestemødre, Li Ling og May, på en biltur gjennom California. De to karakterene begynner på en rekke lovbrudd i løpet av reisen. Den ene bestemoren finner en ny mening med livet, mens den andre skjuler en hemmelighet for sin medskyldige. Filmen ble laget for å utfordre vanlige filmatiske stereotypier av eldre kvinner. Asiatisk-amerikanske bestemødre fremstilles ikke som stille eller føyelige skikkelser, men som opprørske mennesker som søker frihet, spenning og ny mening senere i livet. Spilletiden er tjueen minutter.

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Om A' Design Award i Sølv

Chowmein Holiday Kortfilm er vinner av A' Design Award i Sølv, en usedvanlig prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles design i toppklassen som er nydelige og imponerende. Sølvvinnere er enormt briljante og usedvanlig kreative verk som viser designernes enestående ekspertise, talent og skarpsindighet. Chowmein Holiday Kortfilm forventes å være et praktfullt utstillingsverk som er bemerkelsesverdig profesjonelt og dypt nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Sølv, er en svært bemerkelsesverdig, beundret oppfinnelse som gagner og flytter grensene for kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi. Chowmein Holiday Kortfilm er et skaperverk mange misunner, som vekker ønsker, gir positive følelser og vekker undring og forundring.

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Unike Egenskaper: Chowmein Holiday is a dark comedy following two Asian American grandmas, Li Ling and May, on a wild road trip. They embark on an exhilarating crime spree across California. During this journey, one discovers a new purpose in life, while the other harbors a hidden secret from her partner in crime.
Dimensjoner og Emballasje: Medium: Digital Video 4K. Genre: Dark Comedy Short Film. Total Running Time: 21 minutes. Visuals: Full Color. Aspect Ratio: 2.85:1. Audio: Stereo and Surround Sound Mix. Release Year: 2025. Country of Origin: United States. Language: English.
Stikkord: Dark Comedy, Short Film, Asian American Cinema, Elderly Protagonists, Grandmas, Road Trip Movie, Crime Spree, California Landscapes, Female Empowerment, Rebellion, Aging and Identity, Iris Lanhua Ma, Independent Filmmaking, Cinematic Storytelling
Produksjonsteknologi: The project was realized entirely through high definition digital cinema technology. The production utilized advanced digital cinema cameras and professional grade lenses to capture the vibrant, sun drenched aesthetics of the California landscape. The realization process involved sophisticated on location sound recording, dynamic lighting setups to enhance the dark comedic tone, and comprehensive post production workflows. This included precise color grading to reflect the shifting moods of the journey, digital sound mixing, and seamless editing techniques to maintain the energetic pacing of a crime spree narrative.
Designutfordring: The primary creative challenge lay in mastering the delicate tonal balance between absurd dark comedy and genuine emotional depth. It was crucial to ensure that the criminal actions of the two grandmas felt believable and rooted in their desperate search for purpose, rather than coming across as mere caricature. Furthermore, executing a dynamic road trip narrative within the constraints of an independent short film format required rigorous logistical planning. The team had to overcome the challenges of shooting across multiple California locations while maintaining visual consistency and keeping the emotional core of the two protagonists at the forefront of every single scene.
Forskning: The foundational research for this project deeply examined the intersection of aging, cultural identity, and the psychology of female rebellion. The creator conducted qualitative observations regarding the lived experiences and unspoken frustrations of elderly Asian American women, exploring how societal invisibility can act as a catalyst for radical behavior. Additionally, the research encompassed a structural analysis of successful dark comedies and buddy road movies, studying how to effectively blend absurd criminal situations with authentic, grounded emotional arcs to create a culturally resonant and highly entertaining narrative.
Inspirasjon: The film is inspired by the desire to subvert traditional cinematic stereotypes of elderly women. It reimagines Asian American grandmas not as quiet or docile figures, but as complex, rebellious individuals seeking liberation, thrill, and new meaning in their later years through an unconventional adventure.
Prosjektvarighet: Principal photography and production took place across various scenic and urban locations throughout Southern California, United States, using the diverse landscapes to visually represent the characters' physical and emotional journey. The final digital film is slated for its official premiere and festival circuit run in the year 2025, screened at LA Shorts.
Driftsflyt: The audience is immediately thrust into a fast paced, visually engaging twenty one minute cinematic experience. The narrative flow is meticulously structured to balance moments of high stakes criminal activity with quiet, character driven interactions. Viewers interact with the film emotionally, experiencing a rollercoaster of dark humor, shock, and profound empathy. The pacing accelerates as the road trip progresses, mirroring the escalating tension of the hidden secret, ultimately guiding the audience toward a thought provoking and emotionally resonant climax.
Teammedlemmer: Lanhua Ma
Bildekreditering: Images courtesy of Iris Lanhua Ma