This short film calls on citizens to break their silence on LGBT discrimination
“The Pantry” highlights workplace discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) employees in Hong Kong.
The Pantry is based on true stories drawn from offices around Hong
Kong. The film, which is the first in a series from AD Media and IXII PRODUCTIONS LTD, aims to
raise awareness and hopes to inspire LGBT and LGBT-friendly citizens to
break their silence and stand up for human rights.
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This is a crew of diversity and fighting for a worthy cause and I am so blessed to work with you. THANK YOU CREW. I am so lucky.
I wrote a long blog earlier here but somehow lost it due to some AnD technical problem. It's my second attempt here and I have no idea if it'll read as well as my first try at writing this blog entry but here it goes.....deja vu here I come.....
I do what I do because I love it, I'm passionate for it, I live it and I feel it on most days (occasionally I do have the off days!). I love seeing magic happen, words on a piece of paper or in someone's mind, being realised and to be enjoyed by others!
It was early this year I was sitting with a Hoegaarden, my little black book with my schedule, ideas and scribbles when my 'wee bro' Prisken Lo approached me with his story. I wasn't quite sure what to expect but the industry was relatively quiet and I saw something special in the story.
Onwards we plodded and I put my crew in place. It wasn't easy and my usual team are all professionals. To ask them to work for me for a small fee wasn't something I like to do but they believed in me and the story and that was enough. Over the years I've built up credit with people and companies, I surprise myself when I ask for help and I am blessed to say I have a honest, trustworthy and loyal professionals to count on at times of needs. Above all these are also my friends.
10 months on I can happily say we are nearly there. We'll release an online version first and then we'll realise a version for festivals. Our executive producer has plans and well we respect his professionalism, our elder, he plans for a 2011 official release.
I leave you with behind the scenes and hopefully soon, we'll have a mini party for all the cast, crew and friends for the online version. Check back for details.
The trials and tribulations of being a Producer.....
I love what I do and I learnt a lot during this production. There were times when I wanted to crawl under a stone and let fate take over.
Being in control of the entire production was an experience that was unquestionable, undeniably something I would do all over again.
I love and adore what I do. I love the challenges and when you have a wonderful crew who work their ass off and doesn't question my decisions as a Producer and everyone leaves with their Salary in their pocket then I think I am doing okay.
It's going to be a long way to realising my actual dream but I am on my way. I hope I am!
I just got onto your AnD page for the first time. I read you comments about why you what you do. Just wanted to say, I can relate to what your saying. Thumbs up to you.
hello Sophia, I'm Japanese actor,YASU,
I work in HK before, now i work in beijing china,
shoot film and TVC, TV Drama,etc.
if you have a casting, please contact for me,
my e-mail is yasufumiminowa@gmail.com
SOPHIA SHEK – SHORT BIOGRAPHY - 2009
Scottish Born Chinese Sophia Shek has been told that she is sociable, pleasant yet meticulous with a great eye on all details. Her skills and experiences span a decade, working in Europe to Asia to Australia. She is a quick learner and her outgoing personality makes her a delight to work with, even under pressure with tight deadlines and budgets. Her professionalism and confidence gained over the years in this industry recently landed her first Music Video as a Producer. Shot on RED ONE for an upcoming L.A. band called the Gedda-Headz. Directed by award winning talented young director Jean-Julien Pous, the music video has become the latest buzz on the internet, on sites like the Motionographer that showcases inspirational work from filmmakers, animators and designers alike. Sophia is a passionate individual and she is always looking for a challenge.
