Los Angeles Examiner
"The LBC" might best be described as "an epic for it's size and budget."Produced by Forlorn Films and directed by Cambodian-American filmmaker Sam B. Lorn, the movie offers viewers a look inside the gritty dark side of Long Beach, California (aka "The LBC").
Recently, Lorn took time to answer a few questions about his new film for Examiner.com.
What inspired you to make LBC?
After living in long Beach for two years, see how Cambodian people going through hardship reminds me of Cambodia.
2 comments:
Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Supporters:
THE LBC, our new independent film, has been an opportunity to revisit our indie roots and reunite with many in the LOVESICK family. The challenges of making a no-budget film are harsh and demanding, but at the same time, it is filmmaking in its purest form. Clearly, passion on the part of the cast and crew made this film possible. Now we are hoping to share THE LBC with you as it comes out in STORES and into your homes.
When LOVESICK was released, we showed Hollywood that we are a viable audience. In an industry governed by box office receipts, there is strength in numbers. The turnout for the film sent a clear message that we demand to see ourselves on screen as multi-dimensional characters. Four years later, we are asking for your support again. At this point, we need to demonstrate that LOVESICK was not a fluke; we are a vital consumer community that will no longer be ignored.
However, out of respect for your time, energy and taste, we don’t want you to see the film simply because it’s an “Asian American (khmer)” project. Rather, we want you to connect to the work itself and let the film stand on its own. We welcome you to take a look at the THE LBC trailer on our website:
http://www.lbcthemovie.com
We are happy to announce that IPA, our supportive partner, will be distributing THE LBC. However, this “platform release” is merely an opportunity and, in certain ways, an uphill battle. The lifespan of a truly independent film is determined on a week-by-week basis. Every weekend could be its last.
Through working in studio films, I have learned that “word of mouth” is the most important aspect of any film’s release. A big budget movie could buy up every billboard and flood TV with commercials in order to generate audiences. An indie film does not have the budget or the platform to do that. But, the great equalizer is the viewer. Good or bad, every film is ultimately subject to “word of mouth.” It’s simple: if you like the film, tell your friends. And if they like it, they should do the same.
THE LBC will be in STORES on October 2009 at all major retails stores (Best Buy, Blockbuster etc). We are also excited to announce that on October 2009, aside from its traditional dvd release, the film will
simultaneously be available overseas (Thailand, Vietnam, Russia, just to name a few). This is something we are extremely excited about because it could potentially bring more of us together and build a distribution model for future Asian American (khmer) films.
By supporting projects with representation and elements that you want to see, you are sending a clear message to the decision makers in Hollywood. If we can get enough people to do the same, then we will truly have a voice. So please share this with your friends and family. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Sam B. Lorn
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NOTE - If this is something you believe in and wish to support, please copy and paste this letter and email it to all of your friends and family and ask them if they will consider doing the same. Thank you JL.
Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Supporters:
THE LBC, our new independent film, has been an opportunity to revisit our indie roots and reunite with many in the LOVESICK family. The challenges of making a no-budget film are harsh and demanding, but at the same time, it is filmmaking in its purest form. Clearly, passion on the part of the cast and crew made this film possible. Now we are hoping to share THE LBC with you as it comes out in STORES and into your homes.
When LOVESICK was released, we showed Hollywood that we are a viable audience. In an industry governed by box office receipts, there is strength in numbers. The turnout for the film sent a clear message that we demand to see ourselves on screen as multi-dimensional characters. Four years later, we are asking for your support again. At this point, we need to demonstrate that LOVESICK was not a fluke; we are a vital consumer community that will no longer be ignored.
However, out of respect for your time, energy and taste, we don’t want you to see the film simply because it’s an “Asian American (khmer)” project. Rather, we want you to connect to the work itself and let the film stand on its own. We welcome you to take a look at the THE LBC trailer on our website:
http://www.lbcthemovie.com
We are happy to announce that IPA, our supportive partner, will be distributing THE LBC. However, this “platform release” is merely an opportunity and, in certain ways, an uphill battle. The lifespan of a truly independent film is determined on a week-by-week basis. Every weekend could be its last.
Through working in studio films, I have learned that “word of mouth” is the most important aspect of any film’s release. A big budget movie could buy up every billboard and flood TV with commercials in order to generate audiences. An indie film does not have the budget or the platform to do that. But, the great equalizer is the viewer. Good or bad, every film is ultimately subject to “word of mouth.” It’s simple: if you like the film, tell your friends. And if they like it, they should do the same.
THE LBC will be in STORES on October 2009 at all major retails stores (Best Buy, Blockbuster etc). We are also excited to announce that on October 2009, aside from its traditional dvd release, the film will
simultaneously be available overseas (Thailand, Vietnam, Russia, just to name a few). This is something we are extremely excited about because it could potentially bring more of us together and build a distribution model for future Asian American (khmer) films.
By supporting projects with representation and elements that you want to see, you are sending a clear message to the decision makers in Hollywood. If we can get enough people to do the same, then we will truly have a voice. So please share this with your friends and family. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Sam B. Lorn
********
NOTE - If this is something you believe in and wish to support, please copy and paste this letter and email it to all of your friends and family and ask them if they will consider doing the same. Thank you JL.
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