Echo Chamber - 350 - Part Two (Samson)
You can hear ‘Part One’ of this week’s episode, HERE!!!
Voice might be croaky, BUT, 'Part TWO' of this week's @EchoChamberFP is a BANGER!!!
The incredible AJ Feuerman has come through again with a phenomenal new indie joint!!! Layered beyond belief, the story says a lot about relationships, without having to say it! THEN we sit down with the films director / co-writer, and its cinematographer, for a great chat about non-linear storytelling, intricate shots, perfecting scenes....and soooo much more!!! You really won't want to miss this one!!!
'Samson' is directed by Ruth Du, who co-wrote with David Harry Yoon. A recently broken up couple (Alice Lee, Ryan Dance) are forced to work together when they are kidnapped by two masked men (Will Brittain & Emilio Garcia-Sanchez).
Watch the conversation: HERE!
In 'Part Two' we have:
Samson
Watch Review: Here.
Asian American International Film Festival, World Premiere: 30th July 2023
US Digital Release Date: 29th November 2024
DVD Release Date: 29th November 2024
Director: Ruth Du
Cast: Alice Lee, Ryan Dance, Will Brittain, Emilio Garcia-Sanchez
Credit: Freestyle Digital Media, Allen Media Group, Citizen Skull,
Sunny With A Side Of Smog, Kissmark Film
Genre: Comedy, Thriller
Running Time: 87 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Digital Platforms: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home (fmr. Vudu), Google Play, YouTube Movies, AT&T U-Verse, DirecTV, Sling TV, Spectrum Comcast - AND MORE!
Watch via Apple TV+: Here.
Watch via YouTube: Here.
Watch via Prime Video: Here.
Website: Here.
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @samsonmovie23
Watch the conversation: HERE!
Ruth Du
Writer, Director, Producer, Editor, Actress
Ruth Du is a director and producer who gravitates towards relationship-based stories with a genre twist. Du received a B.F.A. at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and subsequently worked multiple production positions in New York City. Her extensive experience ultimately led her to produce feature film The Archer which premiered at SXSW 2017. Her relentless passion towards authentic storytelling led her to produce five award winning short films as the Executive Director of the AT&T Mentorship Program with head mentor Lena Waithe. Her directorial credits include digital series Seeking and TV movie Your Baby Is Mine. She directed short film Yugen, starring Christine Ko (Tigertail, Dave) as a 2020 Fellow in Film Independent’s Project Involve. Most recently, she wrapped principal photography on feature film A Dangerous Thing featuring Erica Tazel (Justified) and Natasha Marc (Timeless). She currently resides in Los Angeles and enjoys singing and dance competition shows in her spare time.
Follow Ruth via:
IMDb: Here.
Linkedin: Here.
Website: Here.
X: @ruthie06
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @ruthie06
Vimeo: Here.
Watch Ruth's films via Apple TV+ UK: Here.
Justin Alpern
Cinematographer, Producer, Editor, VFX
Justin Alpern is known for Straw Dolls (2015), Samson (2023) and Intros/Outros (2016).
Follow Justin via:
IMDb: Here.
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @justinalpern
You can hear ‘Part One’ of this week’s episode, HERE!!!
*(Music)
'The Big Payback' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020