Forbidden
While her father-in-law conspires to take control of her family’s nightclub, the Forbidden City, Violet Wong fights to preserve the safe haven she has built in 1930’s Chinatown, San Francisco.
episodic
MASHUP
Musical Drama meets Succession Saga
DETAILS
- One-Hour Scripted Musical Drama Series that follows the lives of Asian performers in San Francisco’s Chinatown during the golden nightclub era.
- Examines a pivotal period in American history.
- Compelling musical performances, colorful characters, and real-life-inspired stories.
Ashley
Mui
I am
Auntie,
Chinese,
Gift-giver,
Middle child,
Only daughter,
Feng shui mami,
Multi-medium artist,
Moondancer,
Grateful,
Humble,
Friend
Chinese,
Gift-giver,
Middle child,
Only daughter,
Feng shui mami,
Multi-medium artist,
Moondancer,
Grateful,
Humble,
Friend
Inspiration
My family history, asian art, my nieces and nephews, 80’s + 90’s hip hop photography, mother nature, my friends.
Milestone
Producing two short films in 18 months, But Tomorrow and Through the Wire with life long friends, and being a finalist for “best production design” with the Independent Short Awards 2020.
Superpower
The ability to see and hear what is invisible to the eye and inaudible to the ear, and then making you see and hear it in space and time.
Song Selection
Outstanding by The Gap Band
Self-Care Ritual
Candle-gazing, full moon baths, breathwork, and going to beach at sunset
CONNECT
Preston
Mui
I am
A Chinese-American choreographer,
coastal Millenial homosexual,
Singer,
Dancer,
Director,
Stylist,
Actor.
coastal Millenial homosexual,
Singer,
Dancer,
Director,
Stylist,
Actor.
Inspiration
The performing arts, history, and culture.
Milestone
Creating my burlesque group, The Dynasties.
Superpower
Mixing prints and using color.
Beloved Book
Crying In H-Mart by Michelle Zauner
Song Selection
Truth Hurts by Lizzo
Self-Care Ritual
Drinking a boba tea while wearing a kbeauty face mask while soaking in the bath brings me great joy.
CONNECT
Justin W.
Yu
I am
A doer,
creator,
World-builder,
Brand-extender,
child of immigrants,
Creative Director,
Older brother,
Storyteller,
Designer,
Son.
creator,
World-builder,
Brand-extender,
child of immigrants,
Creative Director,
Older brother,
Storyteller,
Designer,
Son.
Inspiration
People who have the courage to speak their truth unabashedly and pursue their dreams whole-heartedly.
Milestone
Quitting a dream job and moving across the country to pursue my own dreams… and living to tell the tale.
Superpower
Adaptability
Beloved Book
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman
Song Selection
"Thursday" by Jess Glynne
Dream Destination
A world tour of the Disney Parks
CONNECT
Sallomé
Hralima
I am
Granddaughter of Mary and David,
Daughter of Lucille and Maiga,
Mother of Dream and Legacy,
Sister of Mayumi and Omar,
Partner (in all things) of Ibrahim,
Transmedia Storyteller,
Fastgirl.
Inspiration
Seeing my friends and loved ones winning and healing.
Milestone
Producing a film a year since 2018.
Superpower
Activation
Beloved Book
Beloved by Toni Morrison
Song Selection
Sun Moon Child by Imani Uzuri
CONNECT
