In a world where Asian Americans are being #WhiteWashedOut, FRONT COVER is a perfect example that proves talented Asian Americans exist both in front of and behind the camera.
I recently saw FRONT COVER at FilmOut San Diego where it won Best Screenplay! As a gay Asian American, it was absolutely refreshing to see a story I could relate to with both complex characters and an Asian American lead. Jake Choi (Ryan) is a talent to keep your eyes on. He proves that Asian American men can be sexy, funny, dynamic, and real. With a myriad of television and film experience under his belt, I wouldn't be surprised to see Choi with other lead roles in the near future.
FRONT COVER is so much more than your typical American gay comedy film. The characters are visceral, the story is multi-dimensional, the writing is authentic, and the technical aspects are all well executed. Along with the rest of the audience, I laughed at numerous jokes that touch on a range of topics from sex to culture to fashion. At the same time, I genuinely found myself caring and rooting for the characters, something I often struggle with in many American LGBT films.
On a personal level, I truly felt connected to the characters and the story. Not just as an Asian American and not just as a gay male, but someone who experiences the intersection of these two identities together. The Asian American narrative needs new voices and Ray Yeung (writer, director) has adequately added his voice to help fill that void.
I look forward to seeing FRONT COVER grow and succeed as it continues its festival tour. I hope to see the same success for this film that other recent Asian American films like SEOUL SEARCHING and SPA NIGHT have had by traveling the festival circuit.
I recently saw FRONT COVER at FilmOut San Diego where it won Best Screenplay! As a gay Asian American, it was absolutely refreshing to see a story I could relate to with both complex characters and an Asian American lead. Jake Choi (Ryan) is a talent to keep your eyes on. He proves that Asian American men can be sexy, funny, dynamic, and real. With a myriad of television and film experience under his belt, I wouldn't be surprised to see Choi with other lead roles in the near future.
FRONT COVER is so much more than your typical American gay comedy film. The characters are visceral, the story is multi-dimensional, the writing is authentic, and the technical aspects are all well executed. Along with the rest of the audience, I laughed at numerous jokes that touch on a range of topics from sex to culture to fashion. At the same time, I genuinely found myself caring and rooting for the characters, something I often struggle with in many American LGBT films.
On a personal level, I truly felt connected to the characters and the story. Not just as an Asian American and not just as a gay male, but someone who experiences the intersection of these two identities together. The Asian American narrative needs new voices and Ray Yeung (writer, director) has adequately added his voice to help fill that void.
I look forward to seeing FRONT COVER grow and succeed as it continues its festival tour. I hope to see the same success for this film that other recent Asian American films like SEOUL SEARCHING and SPA NIGHT have had by traveling the festival circuit.