KISS (2003)
Docudrama short, DV, 30 seconds
Written and directed by Stann Nakazono
Produced by Harry Kintama

SYNOPSIS

BRANDON and EVE are in the middle of a heated, intimate and intense beginnings of a relationship. With just one KISS, the history of Asian-Pacific America passes through their eyes. The film incorporates historical archival photos from Visual Communications in Los Angeles and featuring the photographic collection of New York's undisputed Asian American photojournalist Corky Lee.

DIRECTOR’S NOTES

This was part of Visual Communications' Digital Slam!, a collection of 30-second shorts directed by prominent Asian-Pacific American filmmakers. 

SCREENINGS

Visual Communications' 2003 Past/Forward
San Francisco International Asian American International Film Festival 2005

CREDITS

Cast
Michael Palma
Roye Mae

Written and directed by Stann Nakazono
Produced by Harry Kintama
Executive Produced by Dom Magwili and Saachiko
Story conceived by Saachiko and Dom Magwili
Director of Photography by Dean Hayasaka
Edited by S.H. Ikeda
Music by John Koenig

Photos by Corky Lee
Photos from the archives of Visual Communications

Special Thanks to
Takashi Fujii
Amy Kato
Meg Imamoto
Elaine Koenig
Derya Berti
Yoon Hee Kim
and
Jenny X. Sun