ʻO Chowmein Holiday Kiʻiʻoniʻoni Pōkole na Lanhua Ma he mea lanakila hanohano loa o ka 2026 A' Design Award Kala ma ka Māhele Hoʻokūkū Hoʻolālā Kiʻiʻoniʻoni, Wikiō a me Hoʻonaninani.
KalaKiʻiʻoniʻoni· 2026
Chowmein Holiday Kiʻiʻoniʻoni Pōkole
na Lanhua Ma
Mea Kūʻai: Iris Lanhua Ma
Mea Lanakila A' Design Award Kala ma ka Māhele Kiʻiʻoniʻoni
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Hōʻoia i ke Kūlana Makana no #183087Ka Hoʻolālā
E Pili Ana iā Chowmein Holiday Kiʻiʻoniʻoni Pōkole
He kiʻiʻoniʻoni pōkole ʻo Chowmein Holiday, he hoʻomakeʻaka pouli e pili ana i ʻelua kupuna wahine ʻAmelika ʻAsia, ʻo Li Ling lāua ʻo May, ma kahi huakaʻi kaʻa ma Kaleponi. Hoʻomaka nā kanaka ʻelua i ka hana kalaima i ka wā o ka huakaʻi. Loaʻa i kekahi kupuna wahine kahi kumu hou o ke ola, a ʻo kekahi hoʻi, hūnā ʻo ia i kahi mea huna mai kāna hoa kalaima. Ua hana ʻia ke kiʻiʻoniʻoni e nīnau i nā manaʻo maʻamau o ke kiʻiʻoniʻoni e pili ana i nā wāhine ʻelemakule. ʻAʻole hōʻike ʻia nā kupuna wahine ʻAmelika ʻAsia ma ke ʻano he poʻe mālie a hoʻolohe pono, akā ma ke ʻano he poʻe kipi e ʻimi ana i ke kūʻokoʻa, ka pīhoihoi, a me ke ʻano hou o ke ola i nā makahiki hope. He iwakāluakūmākahi minuke ka lōʻihi o ka hōʻike ʻana.
Ka Hoʻomaikai
E Pili Ana i ka A' Design Award Kala
Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Chowmein Holiday Kiʻiʻoniʻoni Pōkole i ka A' Design Award Kala, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kiʻekiʻe loa, nani a kupaianaha. He mau hana ʻālohilohi loa a hana noʻeau nui nā lanakila Kala e hōʻike ana i ka loea, ka makakoho a me ka ʻoi aku o ka noʻonoʻo o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Chowmein Holiday Kiʻiʻoniʻoni Pōkole he hana kupaianaha, kūlana ʻoi aku, ʻoihana kiʻekiʻe a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Kala he mea hoʻokumu kūpono loa, mahalo ʻia e hāʻawi i ka pōmaikaʻi a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. He mea i ʻeleu ʻia e nā mea he nui ka hoʻolālā Chowmein Holiday Kiʻiʻoniʻoni Pōkole e hoʻāla i ka makemake, lawe mai i nā manaʻo maikaʻi a hoʻāla i ka kamahaʻo a me ka mahalo.
Ma Hope o ka Hoʻolālā
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- Nā ʻAno Kūʻokoʻa
- 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.
- Nā Ana a me ka Hoʻopili
- 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.
- Nā Lepili
- 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
- ʻEnehana Hana
- 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.
- Pilikia Hoʻolālā
- 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.
- Noiʻi
- 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.
- Hoʻoulu Manaʻo
- 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.
- Ka Lōʻihi o ka Papahana
- 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.
- Kaʻina Hana
- 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.
- Nā Palapala Kuleana
- Copyright All rights reserved by Lanhua Ma.
- Nā Lālā Hui
- Lanhua Ma
- Nā Kuleana Kiʻi
- Images courtesy of Iris Lanhua Ma
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