New Media is no longer the wave of the future -- It's now. And Wong Fu Productions has been at the forefront as an influential pioneer in utilizing new media distribution and creating projects with a positive message. Founders Wesley Chan, Ted Fu and Philip Wang have been making viral videos since 2003, before the advent of YouTube. Now in 2011, through the constant embracing of new methods of distributing their work, these innovative artists have created their own path outside Hollywood's traditional means. Wong Fu Productions now has millions of followers from around the world and boasts of 600,000 subscribers on YouTube.
The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival is proud to invite Wong Fu Productions to create and curate this outstanding program that celebrates their work while defining who they are and showcasing why they are an inspiration to millions of fans. Join Wong Fu and friends as they share their work, from humble beginnings to present day mainstream achievements, featuring works from RYAN HIGA, KEV JUMBA, THE COMMUNITY CHANNEL, MYSTERY GUITAR MAN, FREDDIE WONG, CHRIS DINH and others.
The Amazing Kevjumba [Kevin Wu] (2007 - 2011)
It all started in high school with a youtube posting from Kevin Wu's backyard (literally) and then quickly evolved to vlogs of his comedic yet insightful views on life. Four years later, Kevin is now one of the most subscribed and recognizable youtube personalities with shows like The Amazing Race and a future film to add to his impressive repertoire of work for only being 20 years old.
Youtube: #9 Most Subscribed Comedian (All Time), 1.4 million subscribers, over 150 million views
King of Characters, Nigahiga [Ryan Higa] (2008 - 2011)
As the number one most subscribed youtuber, Ryan Higa has always done things his way. His genuine clean humor has proven to draw the most subscribers any youtube person has ever seen and it clearly transfered over to the recently released medium film "Agents of Secret Stuff" (created with Wong Fu Productions) that has just reached over 10 million views.
Youtube: #1 Most Subscribed (All Time), 3.4 million subscribers, over 746 million views
The Ace of Youtube [Freddie Wong] (2006 - 2011)
Consistently pushing the limits of youtube, Freddie Wong has come a long long way from his beginnings as a professional Guitar Hero player. With Freddie's diligent focus on creative content and VFX perfection, it's easy to see why his channel has developed a cult like following.
Youtube: #5 Most Subscribed Directors (All Time), 1.2 million subscribers, over 192 million views
The Genius that is MysterGuitarMan [Joe Pena] (2007 - 2011)
Any person who has ever seen a MysteryGuitarMan video will say that Joe Pena is a genius. His mix of impeccable stop motion and music talent leaves an unique world of content that has made the unthinkable jump over to mainstream media. Joe very recently completed his second Mcdonald's and Coke TV commercial that is now being shown on local TV channels everywhere.
Youtube: #2 Most Subscribed Directors (All Time), 1.8 million subscribers, over 240 million views
It's All In The Details According to Community Channel [Natalie Tran] (2007 - 2011)
From the very beginning, one can always count on Natalie Tran to pinpoint the most mundane detail in life and deliver it in the most witty one liner you've ever heard. Being one of the few female representatives on youtube, Natalie has proven to people that not only can she hold her own in the social media world but is one of the most entertaining travel host with her current partnership with Lonely Planet (the largest travel guide book and digital media publisher in the world).
Youtube: #1 Most Subscribed (All Time) Australia, 940 thousand subscribers, over 362 million views
Crush The Skull! [Christopher Dinh Nguyen]
(United States, 2010) Dir.: Viet Nguyen; Scr.: Viet Nguyen, Christopher Dinh Nguyen
Christopher Dinh has proven to be the perfect middle ground between traditional methods and new media. Being a multi-talented actor, producer, writer and director in the industry, Chris is a creative inspiration with many notable films under his belt. This includes his recent award winning short film, Crush the Skull which tells of a young couple's car breaking down on a desolate road. When a stranger shows up out of nowhere to assist them, all signs point to one conclusion; the stranger is most likely a serial killer. Produced through Cherry Sky Films.
Video, 12 mins, Color, Narrative
Their Brand of Filmmaking by Wong Fu Productions [Wesley Chan, Ted Fu and Philip Wang] (2003-2011)
College friends who started making videos for class, Wesley Chan, Ted Fu and Philip Wang never imagined that they would become pioneers in the world of social media. Alongside to creating some of the most popular short films on youtube, Wong Fu Productions is quickly expanding to new ventures such as developing their own merchandise, speaking at colleges, working with mainstream companies like Interscope Records and forming the wildly popular ISA concert with their good friends Far East Movement.
Join WONG FU and friends as they share their work, from humble beginnings to present day mainstream achievements.
With presenters
Wesley Chan
Ted Fu
Philip Wang
and friends
Ryan Higa (Nigahiga)
Kevin Wu (KevJumba)
Freddie Wong (Freddiew)
Chris Dinh
