The Technicians

Rising Voices Season 4

Hillman Grad // 271 Films // IndeedWorks

Summary: Tasked with installing self-service manicure stations at a nail salon, an automation technician meets a Vietnamese American nail tech whose job he is there to replace.

Starring: J. Alphonse Nicholson and Cathy Bui

Directors: Kelly Luu, Kevin Luu

Producer: Kristy Choo @c

Cinematographer: Jackie Bao
Production Designer: Hanrui Wang
Costume Designer: Kim Ngo
Editor: Lindsay Armstrong
Casting: Christian Bustamante
Casting Associate: Ngoc Le
First AD: Becca Weston
Hair and Make Up artist: Akihiro Sawada
Production Sound mixer: George Wymenga
Stunt Coordinator: Cassie Lee Minick
Sound mixers: Ginge Cox and David Tichauer
Colorist: Stephen Derluguian
Composer: Jon Ong
VFX: Refuge Studio

Accolades:
Best Short Film Award at Viet Film Festival 2024

Oscar Qualified Live Action Short Film 2024

Best Actor Award at Viet Film Festival 2024

HollyShorts 2024 Selection

LA Shorts 2024 Selection

Tribeca 2024 Premiere