tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145148897669212500.post5481040483922743275..comments2023-10-22T06:18:08.130-07:00Comments on San Diego Asian Film Foundation: APAHM Filmmaker Spotlight: Curtis ChoySDAFF Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06617798226166268252noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145148897669212500.post-84600278410260185652011-05-27T10:40:25.923-07:002011-05-27T10:40:25.923-07:00Despite recent credits as a director, it is defini...Despite recent credits as a director, it is definitely important to show how many films Choy has contributed to throughout his career. The focus on music as a mainstay in film and his contributions to that part of the industry make him seem like a John Williams or Quincy Jones sort of individual. <br /><br />As Jasmin said, sound is definitely one of the most important parts of a film - however, in the case of Choy, it seems as if he does have, whether it is through his own experiences or through an open mindset, a grasp on the ways of presenting everyone's story - and this can be done through the film itself in directorship, or through sound work and ambiance that he captures and brings out in the sound booth. <br /><br />I feel as if knowing his background and history would bring an even better feel into how his experiences have influences his work. As with anything in Asian American film and entertainment, it is experience and history that shape the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145148897669212500.post-29674148634197068162011-05-27T10:38:33.867-07:002011-05-27T10:38:33.867-07:00This is a great idea! It is important to have all ...This is a great idea! It is important to have all filmmakers and directors get involved with the Asian Pacific Heritage month. Their work helps support what other Asian American directors are trying to convey to audiences. The work that Curtis Choy is trying to convey through sound is essential to the film itself. Similar to what Jasmin said, it can either make or break a film. With Curtis' background in sound, he can truly convey the art and integrate it into his work, giving the film more meaning and depth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145148897669212500.post-22823058582993121822011-05-25T15:59:31.097-07:002011-05-25T15:59:31.097-07:00I think it's great that you're spotlightin...I think it's great that you're spotlighting a filmmaker that hasn't been a director all their lives. It's really important to note important contributors to Asian American films, beyond the most conventionally celebrated roles such as actor or director. Sound is an incredibly important aspect of film making, an aspect that is often overlooked by those unfamiliar in the industry. Sound can make or break a film and Curtis Choy has really understood the art of sound to seamlessly integrate sound into films, creating moods and enhancing the overall film experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com