31 October - 03 November 2013 Coventry University www.eastwindsfilmfest.com
EAST WINDS CHILLS
THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER
PAWN SHOP
Director: Parm Rangsi Horror | Thailand, 2013
7PM
A depressed and destitute bar owner must raise money in a hurry at any cost, even his soul. He joins other similar desperate and depressed souls who visit a pawnshop that offers a unique and terrifying proposition. Would you be prepared to pawn your soul for one night to a ghost?
CULT
Director: Kôji Shiraishi Horror | Japan, 2013
FESTIVAL GALA OPENING
FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
ONCE UPON A TIME IN VIETNAM Director: Dustin Nguyen Action/Sci-Fi | Vietnam, 2013
7PM
“… Once upon a time, foreign invaders came from distant lands to conquer our beloved country. Time and time again, they’re exorcised by the most elite of the monk-hood. The elite of the elite of these were known as The Masters.
When peace was restored, some of their Brothers returned to the sanctity of The Temple. But the Masters stayed behind, bound by an oath to protect the Emperor. Some say they were forced to make the ultimate sacrifice for their country. But ask those who have been to battles, once your eyes have seen war, there is no returning home.”
8.30PM
Starring several Japanese teen idols that play themselves, three young actresses reluctantly agree to appear on a paranormal television show to investigate the dark and malevolent forces that are haunting the Kaneda family.
The sinister forces slowly reveal themselves as the documentary team record a series of terrifying events in the Kaneda household. A mysterious shaman demon hunter seems to be the only hope for salvation not only the family, but the investigators themselves.
SAKE-BOMB
Director: Junya Sakino Comedy | Japan/US, 2013
9PM
A “Sake-Bomb” is a cocktail created by dropping a shot of sake into a pint of beer. It’s also a comedic road movie about a sarcastic Asian American and his Japanese cousin.
SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER
mother. Their reunion forces them to relive and re-appraise the traumatic events that ended their innocence and their love.
TRIAD
THE MIDAS TOUCH
HONG KONG CINEMA SHOWCASE
Director: Daniel Chan Gangster/Action | Hong Kong, 2012
2PM
Director: Andrew Fung Chih-chiang Comedy | Hong Kong, 2013
7PM
William is a quiet and clever Mongkok student who decides to follow local boss Patrick, a member of the Heng Gang triad. Even though William has the tools to build a more respectable future, he appreciates Patrick’s kindness to his family, and decides to follow a similar shady path.
A feel-good comedy which gently satirises Hong Kong pop culture in all of its disposable glory, and centres on an odd ball couple of showbiz agents who through sheer grit and determination attempt to mould the young and talentless into media superstars.
A SECRET BETWEEN US
HARDCORE COMEDY
Director: Patrick Kong Drama/Romance | Hong Kong, 2013
4PM
Ken (Edward Ma) and Bobo (Angel Chiang) meet after years apart to rekindle their first love and to stir up memories and secrets they share. In the heat of a summer vacation, and with their first love blossoming, tragic news sends them spinning. Bobo’s mother (Elena Kong) is diagnosed with kidney disease, and is in desperate need of transplant surgery.
Bobo is told that she can buy a kidney from the Mainland for $60,000 - an enormous sum for a destitute family like Bobo’s. A terrible opportunity is offered to Bobo - to work as a high-class prostitute to earn quick money to save her dying
9PM
Directors: Henri Wong, Chong Siu-wing, Law Yiu-fai Comedy | Hong Kong, 2013 A post ‘Vulgaria’ Category 3 comedy, for adults only!
Three separate outlandish stories which fly in the face of censorship rules, with titles such as ‘Shocking Wet Dreams’, ‘Run on Drugs’ and ‘Can’t Stop the Killing’ each story centring on the underbelly of Hong Kong society themed around three major vices: prostitution, gambling and drugs.
FESTIVAL CLOSING
SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER
THE LADY ASSASSIN 3D GIRL$
Director: Kenneth Bi Drama | Hong Kong, 2010
1PM
Four very different young women share their experiences in the shady world of ‘compensated dating’, where girls are paid for dating, but not necessarily to perform sex acts.
5PM
Director: Nguyen Quang Dung Drama/Action/Martial Arts | Vietnam, 2013
In a remote Duong Son Tavern, the beautiful and mysterious landlady Kieu Thi lures weary travellers, bandits and officials into her establishment with the help of her three stunning hostesses. But rather than sell themselves, the girls rob and murder their guests, hoarding a growing pile of gold for a rainy day.
Of course, sex is an inevitable by-product of the business, and the girls are subject to the same dangers as prostitutes: diseases, perverted clients, and even a depraved killer who is out there killing and dismembering working girls. Nonetheless, the girls form bonds and a sense of community as they struggle in adversity trying to earn money the only way they feel they can.
PEE MAK
Director: Banjong Pisanthanakun Comedy/Romance | Thailand, 2013
HELLO STRANGER
Director: Banjong Pisanthanakun Comedy/Romance | Thailand, 2011
3PM
Just like thousands of Thai couples, during the 9 days holiday of Songkran festival, a guy and a girl choose to visit Korea for their own specific reasons. They did not start the trip to go together, but end up returning back home together.
7.30PM
Mak served in the war during the beginning of the Rattanakosin Dynasty in period Thailand. With the war over and accompanied by his loyal friends Ter, Puak, Shin, and Aey, Mak returns to his home in Phra Khanong town and introduces them to his beautiful wife Mae Nak and his newborn baby boy Dang.
A rumour circulates in the village that Nak had actually died in childbirth along with Dang. Those spreading the rumours start to turn up dead, and the suspicions of Mak’s friends are awoken. Could Nak be a ghost, killing off all those who stand in the way of her family’s reunion?
EAST WINDS SPECIAL GUESTS ACTRESS MICHELLE WAI
Michelle Wai will be present for an exclusive audience Q&A and to introduce her films.
East Winds are delighted to welcome Michelle to our 2013 festival to showcase a series of her films in our ‘Rising Star of Hong Kong Cinema’ strand. Michelle is undoubtedly destined to be one of the leading actresses in Hong Kong thanks to a strength, versatility and believability in her performances to date.
DIRECTOR BANJONG PISANTHANAKUN
Director Pisanthanakun will introduce his film ‘Pee Mak’ and take part in an exclusive audience Q&A.
We have the honour of welcoming to Coventry the director of the record breaking ‘Pee Mak’ - the multi-award winning Banjong Pisanthanakun will be making a very special appearance. An acclaimed director and scriptwriter, Pisanthanakun has been responsible for some of the breakout films from the horror genre of Thai cinema, including ‘Shutter’ (2004) and ‘Phobia’ (2008).
WRITER/DIRECTOR FUNG CHIH-CHIANG
Director Chih-Chiang will be present to take part in an exclusive audience Q&A.
East Winds Film Festival are delighted to welcome Fung ChihChiang to our 2013 edition to introduce his latest film, ‘The Midas Touch’, which is another example that he is a versatile filmmaker who can strike a balance between understanding genre sensibilities whilst maintaining a keen interest and understanding of local Hong Kong issues. Fung is no stranger to both critical and industry recognition as a screenwriter, with an enviable track record of writing some of the most critically successful films from Hong Kong in recent years.
ACTOR JASON NINH CAO
We are extremely pleased to announce that actor Jason Ninh Cao from Dustin Nguyen’s fantasy action film ‘Once Upon A Time in Vietnam’ will be present at the European Premiere to support the film and talk to audiences. His credits include creating and producing ‘Destination Saigon’, working with Jason Statham in ‘Blitz’ (2011) and Guy Ritchie in ‘Snatch’ (2011) among others.
EAST WINDS TRAIL East Winds Trail highlights the cultural heritage spots in Coventry with the best of the City’s venues holding East Asian inspired events for children and adults of all ages. HALLOWEEN COSPLAY COMPETITION - 31ST OCTOBER - HERBERT ART GALLERY 17:30 - 18:00 (Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP)
Anime League presents East Winds Chills Halloween Cosplay Competition in the Covered Court at the Herbert Art Gallery on 31st October. Book you place to catwalk in your scariest Cosplay in front of our judges for your chance to win the following prizes for Best Cosplay and Scariest Cosplay: • 2x weekend tickets to London Anime Con ( 8th-9th February 2014) - courtesy of the Anime League. • £45 worth weekend tickets to East Winds Film Festival (1st - 3rd Nov 2013) - Including access to the VIP after parties. • DVD’s from our sponsor Terracotta Distribution.
HALLOWEEN AFTER PARTY - SQUARE ONE - 22:00 (The Hub, Jordan Well, CV1)
Average Party presents Halloween Horror Carnival The Official East Winds After Party at Square One Drink our free Carnival Cocktail, Dance to Average Parties bone breaking beats and try your luck at our creepy carnival stalls for your chance to win prizes. Fancy Dress Theme: Horror Carnival - Best Fancy Dress Prize! Average Party DJ’s - Quizzed, Baker and OcAyunt Carnival Stalls: Sadako’s WELL good experience, Zombie Geisha’s Sake Bomb Competition and Pawn Shop - Grab prizes in our gruesome bowls before they grab you. Look out for our Eerie entertainer too!
CHILDREN’S MANGA WORKSHOP - FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER - FARGO - 11.00 – 12.30 (The Far Gosford St Project Office, 121 Far Gosford St) 13:00 - 14:30
Astral gypsy and Fargo Cultural village present the Children’s Manga workshop. Morning and Afternoon sessions in the art of Manga drawing by local artist Al Davidson - Astral Gypsy. There is limited space so please book by email jt@complexdevelopmentprojects.co.uk. Ages up to 12 years old. Children must be supervised. Al Davison is an award winning graphic-novelist, best known for his graphic memoir: The Spiral Cage, and his work on the IDW Doctor Who comics. Al is an experienced teacher working with all ages and abilities, teaching a range of both drawing and visual story-telling skills. Opening in Summer 2014 Fargo Village will be unique, an eclectic collection of places to buy, to eat, to be entertained. The village will burst into life every weekend with live music, markets, events, street theatre and more. Cool and vibrant, something for all ages. Please browse the website to find out more about this exciting new development: www.fargovillage.co.uk
VIP PARTY - TIN MUSIC AND ARTS CENTRE - FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER - 23:00 (Old Taylor Johns House, Canal Basin, CV1 4LZ)
VIP party for the Directors and special guests of East Winds at the Tin Music and Arts Centre. DJ sets by Mason Le Long from local band Batsch and Average Party’s Quizzed. The Tin Music and Arts is a charitable arts centre and community space which hosts and programmes live music, film, stage performances and festivals.
CHILDREN’S ORIGAMI WORKSHOP - PRIORY VISITORS CENTRE SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 10.30 – 3.30 (6 Priory Row, CV1 5EX)
Come and learn about the traditional Japanese art of paper-folding. Have a go at making your own origami animals or toys including cranes, frogs, samurai helmets or a noisy snapper. This is a free drop-in activity. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Step back in time and explore Coventry’s medieval past at the Priory Visitor Centre. With an impressive display of archaeological remains from the earliest Cathedral and Priory, as well as Anglo-Saxon pieces from Godiva’s era, all set within the peaceful Priory Gardens. Tours of the Undercrofts run at 11.00am, 1.00pm, and 3.00pm.
CHILDREN’S FILM SCREENING - HERBERT ART GALLERY SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER - 1PM (Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP)
As part of the East Winds Trail the Herbert presents a screening of Studio Ghibli’s classic “Princess Mononoke”. Hayao Miyazaki’s mythic epic is a fine example of the art of Japanese animation. This fantasy adventure set in Medieval Japan tells the tale of Ashitaka’s journey into the forest to save himself from a curse and finds himself in a battle between the forest animals and Gods. Princess Mononoke is a film that should be experienced by children and adults in their lifetime. Free popcorn for first 20 people. All ages welcome - The film is rated as PG - Children must be supervised. The Herbert, Coventry’s award winning museum and art gallery, celebrates the city’s culture, history and arts. A registered educational charity, situated at the heart of the city centre, the Herbert is also Coventry’s creative media centre and history centre. It brings under one roof the unique heritage and creative aspiration of one of Britain’s most historic cities. Free Admission.
COVENTRY TRANSPORT MUSEUM
(Millennium Place, Hales St, Coventry, CV1 1JD) We could not have a East Winds Trail without paying homage to the industry that made Coventry famous - the Car. Coventry Transport Museum houses the largest collection of British Road Transport in the world and is deemed a collection of national historical importance. The Museum is also the permanent home of 2 British World Land Speed Record Cars namely Thrust 2 and Thrust SSC. Coventry Transport Museum is truly a wonder of British Road Transport and a jewel in Coventry’s crown…of which there are many. Free Admission.
12 MAJOR AND EXCLUSIVE FILMS SCREENED OVER FOUR DAYS, SHOWCASING POPULAR EAST ASIAN CINEMA. HONG KONG, JAPAN, CHINA, THAILAND, VIETNAM.
ACTION. HORROR. COMEDY. ROMANCE. THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER - ‘EAST WINDS CHILLS’ HALLOWEEN DOUBLE BILL 17:30 - Halloween Cosplay Catwalk Event - (The Herbert Art Gallery) 19:00 - Pawn Shop (Thailand - Horror) European Premiere 20:30 - Cult (Japan - Horror) UK Premiere 22:00 - Halloween Party - (Square One)
FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER - FESTIVAL GALA OPENING 19:00 - Once Upon a Time in Vietnam (Vietnam - Action/Sci-Fi) European Premiere 21:00 - Sake-Bomb (Japan/US - Comedy) Third Window Films Premiere Presentation 23:00 - Till Late - VIP Party - (Taylor Johns)
SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER - HONG KONG CINEMA SHOWCASE 14:00 - Triad (Hong Kong - Gangster/Action) European Premiere 16:00 - A Secret Between Us (Hong Kong - Drama/Romance) International Premiere 19:00 - The Midas Touch (Hong Kong - Comedy) International Premiere + Director Q&A 21:00 - Hardcore Comedy (Hong Kong - Comedy) European Premiere + Actress Introduction
SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 13:00 - Girl$ (Hong Kong - Drama) UK Premiere 15:00 - Hello Stranger (Thailand - Comedy/Romance) UK Premiere + Directors Q&A 17:00 - The Lady Assassin 3D (Vietnam - Drama/Action/Martial Arts) European Premiere 19:30 - Pee Mak (Thailand - Comedy/Romance) European Premiere + Introduction from Director
SINGLE FILM TICKETS - STUDENT: £3.50 | GENERAL PUBLIC: £5.00 FESTIVAL PASSES - STUDENT: £30.00 | GENERAL PUBLIC: £45.00
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