CBC’s Short Film Faceoff is returning for its 17th season, and B.C. filmmaker Derek Kwan, who wrote and directed 100 DAYS, went head-to-head with some of Canada’s most talented directors and was announced as the winner.
In addition to the prize of $30,000 from Telefilm Canada to support his upcoming projects, Derek also received a national broadcast opportunity on CBC, and the film is now available on CBC/Radio-Canada.
100 DAYS is set during a newborn’s 100-day celebration at a Chinese restaurant, where tensions boil over when an unexpected guest arrives. This family dramedy was inspired by Derek’s personal experience at a Vietnamese 100-day party, motivating him to showcase this unique cultural setting in film.
Derek’s next project, SPECIAL K, will feature a minor league baseball player billeting in a Chinese family home, portraying cultural differences and breaking stereotypes of Asian families.
