The Trophy Wife: Links to movie & Behind The Scenes Interview
Link to Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmnIomOiIys
The Trophy Wife
Completed in only 3 days in a competitive shootout weekend with the Asian American Film Festival, the Trophy Wife gives the audience a thoughtful message about the mother/daughter and husband/wife relationship.
At The Asian American International Film Festival award ceremony, The Trophy Wife, was chosen as a “Top 40 Pick” & received a “Best Actress Nomination” for Kate Rigg’s performance as the character Oma.
Short Movie • 5 min 39 sec • Family, Comedy, Drama
Completed December 2015
Synopsis: Former ballroom champ must cope with the pressures of building a household, criticism from her mother, and what kind of mom she will be to her daughter.
Exclusive Interview: Charito Mertz gives scope to the Asian American Film Festival 72-Hour Shootout Experience
Asian American Film Festival 2016
Jelly Fish Jake
A Christian film about the passing of a sweet, but silly man, who was adored by all who knew him. With only 3 days to complete this short film, This team got it together. A crew member filled in at the last minute to play the role of a close friend to Jake.
Linda Kuriloff wrote this original and funny short, nominated for “most original short film” at the Asian American Film Festival.
“This was probably the most difficult project I’ve worked on to date, due to the actors working in a pool, and making sure that equipment remained dry. There simply wasn’t enough time to plan this element into the production process.”
~Trisha Fuentes Allen