Can a nice Chinese-American Dad save his two struggling-Artist daughters from killing each other in their tiny Los Angeles-apartment? “Father’s Day” is a story about Family Love, Loss… and finding THE PERFECT SURVIVAL JOB.

Credits

  • Betty Ouyang: Director
  • Betty Ouyang: Writer
  • Betty Ouyang: Producer
  • Larry Wang Parrish: Key Cast, Heir Jordan, Internal Behaviors Part 2: The Regurgitation, Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus
  • Betty Ouyang: Key Cast, Frozen River, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
  • Angelita Bushey: Key Cast

Specifications

  • Film Type: Short
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy, Family, Asian-American, Women
  • Runtime: 14 minutes 49 seconds
  • Completion Date: January 1, 2017
  • Production Budget: 2,200 USD
  • Country of Origin: United States
  • Country of Filming: United States
  • Film Language: Chinese, English
  • Shooting Format: Digital
  • Aspect Ratio: Scope
  • Film Color: Color
  • First-time Filmmaker: Yes
  • Student Project: No

Screenings / Awards

  • Chinese American Film Festival 2017, Los Angeles 
    United States 
    November 11, 2017 
    West Coast Premiere / Los Angeles Premiere 
    NOMINATED: Golden Angel Award 2017
  • Directed By Women 2017, Manchester 
    United Kingdom 
    September 17, 2017 
    UK Premiere 
    Official Selection & Encore 2nd Screening
  • Warsaw Ave Film Festival 2017, Cincinnati 
    United States 
    October 21, 2017 
    North American Premiere 
    Finalist
  • International Film Festival of Oranjemund 2017, Oranjemund 
    Namibia 
    December 16, 2017 
    African Premiere 
    Official Selection
  • I Filmmaker International Film Festival 2018, Marbella 
    Spain 
    Semifinalist
  • Los Angeles Cinefest 2018, Los Angeles 
    United States 
    Semifinalist
  • Roselle Park Film Festival 2018, Roselle Park 
    United States 
    September 28, 2018 
    WINNER: Directors Choice Award 2019
  • Film Girl Film Festival 2018, Milwaukee, WI 
    United States 
    October 13, 2018 
    Wisconsin Premiere 
    Official Selection
  • American Asian & Latino Film Festival 2019, New York City 
    United States 
    May 23, 2019 
    Manhattan Premiere 
    WINNER: Best Actress 2019–Betty Ouyang
  • Kraut International Film Festival 2019, Munich 
    Germany 
    WINNER: Top-3 Film
  • Amazon All Voices Film Festival 2019Nationwide (Online) 
    United States 
    June 3, 2019 
    Official Selection
  • Golden Door International Film Festival 2019, Jersey City, NJ 
    United States 
    New Jersey Premiere 
    Official Selection
  • Indiewise Film & Music Film Festival 2019, Las Vegas 
    United States 
    September 27, 2019 
    Las Vegas Premiere 
    Official Selection / Asian Mainstream Fellowship Recipient
  • Shawna Shea Memorial Film Festival 2019, Southbridge, MA 
    United States 
    October 5, 2019 
    New England Premiere 
    WINNER: Best Short Film 2019
  • ACN Creative Arts Festival 2019, Los Angeles 
    United States 
    October 19, 2019 
    Official Selection

Distributor Information

Hewes Pictures
Country: Worldwide
Rights: Paid TV, Console / Handheld Device