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SPOTLIGHT FILM:  American Asian  directed by Roger Lim


     Attempting to reverse the devastating memories of his late father, Eric,
an AmerAsian graduate, assumes an identity to take back one last year of
college baseball.

     Along with Danny, another graduate using an assumed identity, Eric
battles his way onto the team, eying the attention of the professional
scouts. But along his journey, he develops an unexpected, yet close
connection with head Coach Pierce, a man who still suffers from the heartbreaking loss of his son.

     Once Eric’s innocent friendship deepens with Coach Pierce’s neice, Amy,
all of his honesty, integrity, and loyalty grow severely compromised. So he distances himself from Amy in an effort to deny his mounting guilt. 

     As the big Easter Tournament approaches, Eric bonds with his closest
rival, Tommy, and establishes himself as a team leader through his
relentless work ethic. However, he’s alienated by both Danny and Amy,
whose lives begin taking reckless turns.

     Already struggling through physical, emotional, and spiritual adversity,
Eric winds up on the same field opposite an enemy from his secretive past.
Now he is forced to watch Coach Pierce re-live his most tragic loss, or play
in a game that threatens to bring his career, and his freedom, to an abrupt
end.

SPOTLIGHT FILM:  AmerAsian  directed by Roger Lim



     Eric, an American-born Asian college graduate, must borrow a younger student's identity to take back the one last year of baseball he lost when
his dad past away.

     Monica, his Coach's All-American daughter, must ascertain her own questionable identity in order to come to terms with the years of abuse
she suffered after her mom passed away.

     Through cultural, ethical, and generational challenges, Eric and Monica
hide their true selves from one another for as long as they can. 

     However, when the severe nature of her trauma is revealed, he must
re-evaluate the importance of his diminishing baseball dreams versus the
rapidly unfolding consequences of her self-destructive behavior.

 

CASTING NOTICE: We are currently considering talent for our third feature film installment,  AmerAsian3.  Please submit your headshots, resumes, websites, and casting links.
 


                              AmerAsian3 Synopsis

       American-born Asian graduate student, Eric Young, is lured back to college baseball field one final time to play for the Division 2 Volcanos, passing himself off to be 10 years younger to try out for the team.

     Once Eric makes the cut, he mentors his AmerAsian roommate, fellow backup catcher, Frates, who returns the favor by displaying up close and personal, the real life mental consequences of steroid use.

     Eric, the team’s only Asian player, and often injured, develops a relationship with his neighbor, Jackie, the team’s All-American personal trainer. When ex-boyfriend Smaller joins the baseball coaching staff, attempting to win Jackie back, Eric finds himself the victim of jealousy & retaliation.

     Questioning the purpose of his life, Eric searches deep within and discovers just how closely the philosophies of baseball and life correlate. He ultimately learns that the true enemy is really himself and that he and Frates are really one.

     As the Volcanos struggle desperately to avoid infamy of recording the only winless season in college baseball history, Eric must choose between risking his identity for the fate of his team, or abandoning his lifelong dream once and for all.

 

 

AmerAsian3 Breakdown  ***Casting begins Summer 2008***

Jackie -- Caucasian or Caucasian/Asian mixed co-ed, 18-25; A massage therapist and the baseball team’s personal trainer who helps Eric rehab from multiple injuries; As beautiful on the inside as she is out, but has difficulty shedding deep feelings for her ex-boyfriend, Smaller; Energetic, spirited, and fun, but can be daring, curious, and experimental; Challenges Eric to come to terms with his deeply buried insecurities and forces him to change for his own sanity; Athleticism, therapist knowledge, light hair, and/or light eyes a plus; Must be available for intense rehearsals; Emotionally involving and demanding role; Lead.

Frates -- Caucasian or Asian-Mixed senior backup catcher, 22-27; Athletic, fit, and absolutely must be able to perform at the college baseball level; Soft-spoken and laid back around his teammates, but must be able to take vocal charge of a college baseball game as catcher; Eric’s alter ego, suppressing underlying issues; Can change quickly from friendly and confident to flamboyant and obnoxious; After an injury, his steroid usage increases, threatening Eric’s identity & sanity; Physically demanding role; Lead.

Coach Dan Smaller -- All-American catcher, 24-29; Former Pro Catcher with a perfectly chiseled physique; Dated Jackie for a year, but lost her when he cheated during his brief minor league stint; After his release, he enrolls in graduate school and lands the job of team pitching coach, in an effort to rekindle with Jackie; Exhibits jealousy and retaliation when he discovers Jackie has feelings for Eric; During the season, he teaches Barber various short cuts toward pro baseball; Strong supporting.

Coach Meyers -- All-American and athletic, 35-50; first year head baseball coach; Takes a liking to Eric, but favors the scholarship players over the walk-ons; Develops health concerns as his team spirals down toward the only winless season in college baseball history. Strong supporting.

Drew -- Caucasian or Asian-Mixed co-ed, 18-25; University cheerleader and Jackie’s best friend; Flirtatious, at times promiscuous, and often times trouble, she creates friction with Eric and Jackie; Supporting.

Barber – Any ethnicity, Seniors, 22-25; College level baseball skills or higher only; The team’s captain and best player; A thug who often bumps heads with Eric and Frates; Mischievous, egotistical, and known for short cuts and cheap shots; Ignites an all out brawl towards the end of the frustrating season; Supporting.

Carlton and Sambel -- Freshmen, 18-20; Any ethnicity; College level baseball skills or higher only; The Self-Proclaimed “Freshman Phenoms”, who can both pitch & play the outfield well; They are best friends and look up to Eric for guidance and wisdom, playing an integral role toward the season finale; Laid back, yet confident; Supporting

College Co-Eds/ Cheerleaders -- Any ethnicity, athletic females, 18-25, for classroom, campus bar, and party scenes; Small Supporting Roles.

College Co-Eds/ Cheerleaders -- Any ethnicity, athletic females, 18-25, for classroom, campus bar, and party scenes; Small Supporting Roles.

College Baseball Players -- Any ethnicity, athletic males, 18-25; Must be able to perform at the Varsity High School level or higher; Small Supporting Roles.

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***American Asian [a’merikan ‘eizn] / noun, adj./ 1. a person of Asian descent who is born in America 2. a relationship between an American-born Asian and an All-American 3. A person sharing both Caucasian and Asian descent or ancestry.