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Award-Winning Thesis Short Film

Baby
Bird

An award-winning thesis short film produced in Boston, built through a seven-day production across multiple locations and supported by grant funding, festival recognition, and collaborative fundraising.

Role
Producer
Location
Boston, MA
Timeline
Dec 2024 - Present
Format
Thesis Short Film
Status
Festival Run
Festival Selections: BUFF, Salem Horror, Final Girls Berlin, and more Winner of the $3,000 Montoni Grant

My Role

  • Produced an award-winning thesis short film from pre-production through festival strategy
  • Managed a seven-day production schedule across diverse filming locations in Boston
  • Organized complex location logistics, including a roadblock on a public road
  • Helped lead a successful grant application, winning the $3,000 Montoni Grant
  • Created a child-friendly set environment for six actors, including two minors
  • Pitched and collaborated with Filmmakers Collaborative, a 501(c)(3) organization, for post-production fundraising
  • Supported the film's festival run, with selections including BUFF, Salem Horror, Final Girls Berlin, and more

Credits

Director
Aris Liang
Producers
Jerry Pan, Aris Liang
Director of Photography
Miles Katz
Writer
Aris Liang
Editor
Aris Liang
Production Designer
Nattanan Jaraschatrkaew
Cast
Jenny Lin as Helen
Yanzi Ding as Helen's Mother
Kevin Yu as Xiao Shao
Weitong Chen as Young Helen
Xu Guo Chan as Joyce
Vimeo
Fundraise
Campaign

Watch

Baby Bird is currently on its festival run. A private screener is available upon request.