Highball Apart is an independent, student short film written and directed by Martin Lee.


FILM SYNOPSIS 

Min is a failed writer and stay-at-home husband struggling with alcoholism and the feelings of being left behind in life. After meeting two old friends at a reunion, the three adults go to a dim sum restaurant that they used to frequent in college. As they attempt to reconnect, hidden resentments and conflicts arise. 


HIGHLIGHTS

- Asian/Asian-American-led production with a predominantly Asian/Asian-American-identifying cast and crew

-  Advocates filmmaking opportunities to the Asian and Asian-American community in the Boston area

- A high-quality visual piece with the full efforts of a professional student team


A few words from our writer/director, Martin Lee

Hi everyone!

We are so excited to introduce you to Highball Apart! This drama is about Min, a failed writer, attempting to reconnect with two old friends at a dim sum restaurant they used to frequent. With an aesthetic that highlights the traditional red and yellow of dim sum restaurants and the neon lights of Boston’s historic Chinatown, this short film is Wong Kar Wai  meets Hong Sang Soo. It should attract fans of those directors, as well as those who enjoy dramas of all types.

The goal of this project is to provide filmmaking opportunities to the Asian and Asian-American community in Boston. In order for the project to come to life, we will need your help to reach our targeted goal of $3,800!


DONATION INCENTIVES

- Mai Tai Tier : Donations of $10 will secure a shoutout on our Instagram, @highballapart 

- Boston Sour Tier : Donations of $25 will secure the Mai Tai Tier and access to a page of our script

- Gin & Tonic Tier : Donations of $50 will secure the Boston Sour Tier and a special thank you in our film credits

- Highball Tier : Donations of $100 will secure the Gin & Tonic Tier and a sneak peak of our film before its release 


BUDGET 

All contributions will go towards our production expenses, such as…

- distribution costs/film festival submissions
- items to help with COVID-safety
- lighting and camera equipment
- production design and props
- food for our cast and crew
- location fees


OTHER WAYS TO HELP

If you are unable to contribute, don't worry, there are other ways to support our film!

- Share our Instagram and follow us on Instagram @HighballApart

- Share our GoFundMe campaign with your friends and family to help us promote our film!


WHO WE ARE
Martin Lee – Director/Writer
Martin is a Sophomore, Media Arts Production major at Emerson College. Martin is an aspiring screenwriter, and Highball Apart will be the first short film he is directing.

Daniel Yoon - Cinematographer 
Daniel is a Sophomore, majoring in Media Arts Production at Emerson College. He has been part of multiple projects, including music videos and short documentaries. Highball Apart will be the first fictional short film he will be a part of. 

Aries Fung – Executive Producer
Aries is a Sophomore at Emerson College. He has produced several short films including the film But I Made Cake through the production company EIV. He has also worked as a Director of Photography on the EIV series Floor 13. In his spare time he loves to take photos and play video games.

Whit Stansbury – Executive Producer
Whit is a Sophomore, Media Arts Major at Emerson College. Whit recently produced his first two short films. He has worked in freelance advertising as a videographer and producer.

Justin Li – Producer
Justin is a Sophomore, Media Arts Production major at Emerson College. Justin has recently directed a music video with an independent musician. He is an aspiring director and producer. 

Katelyn Reddy – Producer
Katelyn is a Sophomore, majoring in Media Arts Production at Emerson College. Katelyn just recently wrote and directed her first short film. She has previously worked as a script writer and an art team member on various projects. Highball Apart is her first time as a producer.