Clearview Chelsea | 2:00 | August 13, 2011
AFTERSHOCK is the story of a man who loses his family in the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake. Subsequently, he becomes an illegal immigrant in New York City working for a cruel boss. With nothing but bitter memories and hardship, he struggles to make a human connection.
The film has been accepted by the Asian American International Film Festival (美國亞裔國際電影展), the Woods Hole Film Festival, and the LA Shorts Fest.
Aftershock was filmed on location and in studio in New York City. It features stellar performances by Steve Lin, Steven Sun, Erika Lin and James Lee.
CREDITS
Produced, Written and Directed
by George Billard
Editor
Katie Mantell
Cinematographer
Anthony Wolberg
Production Design
Jessica Preuss
Costume Design
Melanie Randolph
Music
Pete Nashel
Casting
Wayne Chang
CAST –
Baojia – Steve Lin
Boss – James Lee
Bully – Steven Sun
Girl at Door – Ereka Lin
Driver – Wayne Chang
Mother – YuFeng Yvonne Chan
Dead Girl – Catherine Zhao
Swingset Girl – Kaitlyn Suen
Swingset Boy – Brandon Suen
Street Thug 1 – Goya Robles
Street Thug 2 – Mig Feliciano
Street Thug 3 – Danny Borbon
Poker Player – Yibing Fan
Poker Player – Jing Shan
Immigrant in Van – Perry Yung
Immigrant in Van – Christopher Chan
Immigrant in Van – Naiyi Zhao