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Lanhua Ma 嘅作品 Chowmein Holiday 短片

由設計師 Lanhua Ma 創作嘅 Chowmein Holiday 短片 係備受推崇嘅 2026 A' Design Award 銀獎 得獎作品,獲獎類別為 電影設計。


銀電影· 2026

Chowmein Holiday 短片

由 Lanhua Ma

客戶: Iris Lanhua Ma

電影 類別嘅 A' Design Award 銀獎 得獎者

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設計

關於 Chowmein Holiday 短片

《炒麵假期》係一部黑色喜劇短片,講述兩位亞裔美國嫲嫲李玲同May喺加州展開公路之旅嘅故事。兩位主角喺旅程中開始咗一連串犯罪行動。其中一位嫲嫲搵到人生新目標,而另一位就對佢嘅犯罪拍檔隱瞞住一個秘密。呢部電影嘅創作目的係質疑電影中對年長女性嘅常見刻板印象。片中嘅亞裔美國嫲嫲唔再係沉默或者溫順嘅形象,而係喺晚年追求自由、刺激同新人生意義嘅反叛者。片長二十一分鐘。

榮譽認可

關於A' Design Award 銀獎

Chowmein Holiday 短片是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主,這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品,展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Chowmein Holiday 短片將成為一件出色的典範之作,兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明,造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Chowmein Holiday 短片是一件令人羨慕的創作,它喚起渴望,帶來積極的情感,並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

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由設計師提供嘅製作人員名單、團隊成員同技術詳情。

獨特屬性
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.
尺寸同包裝
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.
標籤
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
生產技術
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.
設計挑戰
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.
研究
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.
靈感
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.
項目時長
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.
操作流程
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.
專利
Copyright All rights reserved by Lanhua Ma.
團隊成員
Lanhua Ma
圖片來源
Images courtesy of Iris Lanhua Ma

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