BCIT Student Short Film: Bitter Melon

Hi everyone,

We are a dedicated group of students from BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology) in Burnaby, BC, currently working on our short film "Bitter Melon". As a group of eager filmmakers ready to take on this major production, we are very excited to bring our story to life. However as students, we have limited resources and budget, and we would like to kindly ask for your generous support with our film.

Your contributions will directly support our essential costs of production (including but not limited to: equipment and location rentals, casting, makeup and hair, set decorations, film insurance and more).

The story of “Bitter Melon" is heartfelt yet bittersweet. It follows a father-daughter relationship marked by unspoken love and missed connections.

A terminally-ill Chinese father Wei (威) struggles to connect with his estranged daughter Suzy (蘇濟) as they share a warm meal at the family dinner table. Wei expresses his affection through carefully prepared meals, believing that food is his way of connecting to his daughter. However, he fails to realize Suzy's effort in trying to communicate with him in another way. Suzy also fails to understand Wei's gestures, creating a growing emotional distance between the two. Will Wei and Suzy come to realize the depth of each other's love before it is too late?

This film will be guided by a fairytale-like narration of the story, letting us understand the thoughts of the characters' minds through a light-hearted depiction of two animals from opposite kingdoms: a wise Owl and an energetic Rabbit. "Bitter Melon" explores themes of love, family, missed opportunities, and the silent messages that often go unheard.

We are currently in our Pre-Production Stage, and we will begin Production in late January 2025. The final film will be delivered by March 21, 2025. "Bitter Melon's" Premiere Screening event will be held at BCIT (Burnaby Campus) in the evening on March 21, 2025. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Any amount you donate will receive a special thank you in our film's credits. We deeply appreciate any donation, big or small. With your help, we will be able to bring our story to life. Thank you for believing in us and for your kind support.

If you want to meet our team and get updates on our progress, feel free to check out our Instagram page and give us a follow! ~ https://www.instagram.com/kitchensink.prod/

Sincerely,

Kitchen Sink Productions