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- Richard Trombly richard@trombly.com www.obscure-productions.com is an American writer, journalist and filmmaker who has been living in China since 2003 and has written, directed and produced several short films and written scripts and/or co-produced several . He is currently producing and directing a Mandarin language film "The Journey Home" and recently completed filming on short film Analysis
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Dengdai 等待 (The Waiting) to play in Beijing
Sunday, Feb 15, 2009 7:59PM
等待 The Waiting 2008 a short film by Richard Trombly will play in Beijing on Saturday, February 28 at Club Obiwan. It is part of the Beijing International Film Week and the director will be present to discuss the film.
"This film presents a vivid depiction of modern Shanghai seen through the eyes of 9-year-old Peipei Wang. Following her mother's sudden death, she and her brother are forced to rely on each other. In traditional China, family is central but modern life is changing the culture. This film explores the meaning of family when these children must care for each other since the loving support they have known is disrupted. Emotions intensify when father is late from work one day and can’t be reached by phone. Peipei grasps the reality of their situation – without their father, they are entirely alone in the world. The children’s intense emotions involve us and draw us in throughout this short film and leads to a surprising ending."For those of you that can't make it, feel free to watch it online at: -
Meiwenti community film project - Shanghai 2020
Thursday, Jan 15, 2009 11:03AM
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Dengdai to make its USA premiere/ Christmas with the kids
Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 10:05PM
I am visiting family in the USA for Christmas. Though Shanghai has been my home for 5 years, my kids moved back to USA. 11 year old Basil and 13 year old Anastasia were happy to have Dad home for christmas.
My son was happy to find the presents under the tree. Yes it is a white and cold Christmas in the Boston area.
one of the Christmas presents was the immigration of Max the cat. Found on the streets of Shanghai and adopted by my daughter, Max cameto USA on the plane with me (costing and extra $150!!!) This is his first time dealing with snow.
After opening presents, my daughter Ansatasia played her violin and Basil played guitar. Anastasia's favorite present was her new electric violin... She is starting a folk-rock band with some other talented young friends.While I am here, I decided to do some PR of my films in USA. And it paid off.My film Dengdai will be included in the Emerging Artists Showcase at Northampton, Massachusetts Pleasant Street Theater which also takes part in running the Northampton Independent Film Festival and where many of the films for NIFF are screened. (the NIFF happens in the fall and I did not want to wait until fall 2009 to show it in my home area.)Best wishes to all in the coming year!Richard -
Distance Runners commences filming
Saturday, Dec 20, 2008 4:16PM
In the early morning on a cold and windy December 16, over 20 crew and cast -- And 2 RED cameras -- converged on the Shanghai Longhua airport, perhaps china's oldest airfield to commence filming on Distance Runners. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1205476/
Under the expert direction of the multi-talented Robert Vicencio (check his profile on this site www.alivenotdead.com/robertvicencio ) we successfully completed a complicated day of filming involving race car action and a large crowd scene of extras and a few supporting cast. The expert Director of Photography Gianpaolo Lupori did an excellent job with the 2 RED cameras and capturing all the complicated shots the director requested.
This is the only Shanghai scene in this Yunnan-based film that will undergo principle filming in February 2009. Many thanks to all the talents as well as Coopers and New Balance for making this possible.
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I posted my short film online @ http://www.vimeo.com/2535068 Official selection for Beijing film fest
Saturday, Dec 20, 2008 11:06AM
I have just been informed that my short film Dengdai (the waiting) is an official selection for the Beijing International Film Week. This makes it my offical world premier.
I posted my short film online @ http://www.vimeo.com/2535068
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- Richard Trombly richard@trombly.com...
- Occupation: Screenwriter , Director , Film/TV Producer
- Age: 59
- Gender: Male
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