Ultimate Bias: 

Jpop vs. Kpop

TAX  DEDUCTIBLE

CONTRIBUTIONS

NOT FOR PROFIT PRODUCTION

 for our teen short film

formerly Japanese Immersion School

Ultimate Bias: Jpop vs. Kpop

is about cultural biases we all have.

Especially from outward appearances.

We brake for 4 head-turning students with high energy dance moves, heart wrenching breakups, and falling out of our seat hilarity as they forge friendships, try to beat the rival school’s K-pop dance team, and learn to untangle who they really are inside.

Your support is tax deductible.

How can we model a community of
cultural acceptance for our teens?

Please share and contribute at:

https://my.filmindependent.org/UltimateBias

Fiscal sponsorship provided by:

Have you ever felt unaccepted?

It takes a village to fund even a community social impact film for teens on navigating “acceptance” challenges. So please support us.

This story offers building blocks and subtle education on acceptance of self without waiting for permission from others.

Thank you to Maye who volunteered to make this teaser.
Maye Olmo, has a background in fine arts and with the advent of generative AI, he seized its benefits to help us give you a teaser of our film. Reach out to Maye here:
https://aifilmnature.com/pablo-maye-olmo-ambriz/      

CHARACTERS
(ideal cast)

  • MISA (17)

    A seemingly perfect Japanese “it” girl with a hint of rebellion, an expert on skincare products, and out to prove to everyone she can build a winning J-pop dance team, get her boyfriend back, and be top of the class – that is unless she gets expelled.

  • CRASH (17)

    American born Japanese who is far, far from bilingual, with her pimple named Daikon and Pikachu Gone Wrong PJs that peek out from under her uniform, she over-guards her boundaries by challenging any sideways look that would even hint that she’s not Japanese enough, until she finds her voice in art class.

  • ideal

    Sooyun (17)

    Korean yet born and raised in Japan, the best dancer the Kpop team had until she left them for the J-pop team beause that’s where she feels at home.

  • JIN (17)

    Yes, she’s black yet born and raised in Japan and can’t wait to get back there. She’s smart, sassy, and has nothing to prove.

  • TOK (17)

    He’s full-on idol material, so why did he quit the J-pop team, and why did he dump Misa?

A COMMUNITY BASED
FILM PROJECT: 

We have multiple organizations, businesses, schools and media partnering with this project. Please contact us for additional information.

AUDITIONING NOW:

Actors / Dancers / Choreographers

Our micro-budget short film requests submissions as follows:

Submit:

1) CURRENT headshot/picture, and a link to acting/dancing video reel and of you speaking Japanese, Korean, or English to introduce yourself if you speak those languages

2) email subject line:  JIS AUDITION   to the following email:  SilvanoMariFilms@gmail.com

3) All actors will be paid a day rate

4) Shooting June 2024 in Northern Virginia.