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September 8, 2009
Los Angeles Examiner
"The LBC" might best be described as "an epic for it's size and budget."
Produced by Forlorn Films and directed by Cambodian-American filmmaker Sam B. Lorn, the movie offers viewers a look inside the gritty dark side of Long Beach, California (aka "The LBC").
Recently, Lorn took time to answer a few questions about his new film for Examiner.com.
What inspired you to make LBC?
After living in long Beach for two years, see how Cambodian people going through hardship reminds me of Cambodia.
As an independent filmmaker what challenges did you face getting this movie made?
Three things:
1. This subject matter, no one would help me with finance, so I have to do it with a small business man, Randy Hor.
2. Other filmmaker did not understand my vision, so I have to work extra hard to tell a story that people can relate to.
3. Working with shoestring budget, I had to cut pre-productions and rehearsal and had to limit production to only 12 days of shooting. I was very fortunate that my cast and crew, they were able to pull it together.
Tell us about the themes of the movie... what is it about?
THEME: Carpe Diem, Karma. LOG LINE: One man endeavors to avenge his mother’s death while being thwarted by a local drug kingpin. SYNOPSIS: Long Beach, California can change from a beautiful place to a deadly one on the turn of a dime. A gangster wannabe (Ivan Djurovic) slips deeper into the criminal underbelly seeking to avenge his mother’s death. He finds common ground with a man (Sam Lorn) searching for his brother’s murderer. When they are confronted by a ruthless drug kingpin (Larry Parrish), anarchy and betrayal reign supreme leading to a climatic bloody showdown on the streets known as “The LBC”.
How long did it take from start to finish on production?
Two years.
When can moviegoers see the film on dvd?
October 2009
What's your next project?
Lovesick 2 with Jim Leung as Vinny, hoping to shoot this Christmas.
For more info:
http://www.lbcthemovie.com
Produced by Forlorn Films and directed by Cambodian-American filmmaker Sam B. Lorn, the movie offers viewers a look inside the gritty dark side of Long Beach, California (aka "The LBC").
Recently, Lorn took time to answer a few questions about his new film for Examiner.com.
What inspired you to make LBC?
After living in long Beach for two years, see how Cambodian people going through hardship reminds me of Cambodia.
As an independent filmmaker what challenges did you face getting this movie made?
Three things:
1. This subject matter, no one would help me with finance, so I have to do it with a small business man, Randy Hor.
2. Other filmmaker did not understand my vision, so I have to work extra hard to tell a story that people can relate to.
3. Working with shoestring budget, I had to cut pre-productions and rehearsal and had to limit production to only 12 days of shooting. I was very fortunate that my cast and crew, they were able to pull it together.
Tell us about the themes of the movie... what is it about?
THEME: Carpe Diem, Karma. LOG LINE: One man endeavors to avenge his mother’s death while being thwarted by a local drug kingpin. SYNOPSIS: Long Beach, California can change from a beautiful place to a deadly one on the turn of a dime. A gangster wannabe (Ivan Djurovic) slips deeper into the criminal underbelly seeking to avenge his mother’s death. He finds common ground with a man (Sam Lorn) searching for his brother’s murderer. When they are confronted by a ruthless drug kingpin (Larry Parrish), anarchy and betrayal reign supreme leading to a climatic bloody showdown on the streets known as “The LBC”.
How long did it take from start to finish on production?
Two years.
When can moviegoers see the film on dvd?
October 2009
What's your next project?
Lovesick 2 with Jim Leung as Vinny, hoping to shoot this Christmas.
For more info:
http://www.lbcthemovie.com
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