Check out this great article over on Screen Nut about my newest film #1 Serial Killer.
Author: ksakai1
Writer/Producer Koji Steven Sakai is the founder of Little Nalu Pictures LLC. He has written seven feature films that have been produced, including, most recently, The Commando, a feature film starring Michael Jai White and Mickey Rourke. He also produced five feature films; a one-hour comedy special on Starz, Comedy InvAsian, a television series featuring the nation’s top Asian American comedians; and Brash Girls Club, a limited comedy series which premiered on Tubi TV.
Koji’s debut novel, Romeo & Juliet Vs. Zombies (paperback/audiobook); his graphic novel, 442 (online and in print); his newest novel, Zombie Run (print and ebook); and his newest graphic novel, Santa Vs. Zombies, was released in print this past winter.
In addition to his writing, he produces and hosts three podcasts; Guy Code; Best OR Worst Podcast with M. Martin Mapoma; and Midnight Watchers with Quentin Lee and Jennifer Field.
He is currently a screenwriting instructor at UCLA Extensions, New York Film Academy in Burbank, and Chapman University.
Big Trouble in Little Tokyo presents The Curse of Quon Gwon: When the Far East Mingles with the West (1916-17)
I’m super excited about this as well. The FIRST Asian American movie… and it was made in 1916. We’ll be screening it at the Japanese American National Museum on May 13 at 7 pm.
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, JANM presents a rare screening of The Curse of Quon Gwon: When the Far East Mingles with the West(1916–17), a silent black-and-white film directed by Marion Wong.
The Curse of Quon Gwon is the earliest known film directed by an Asian American, and one of the earliest directed by a woman. Reflecting the filmmaker’s desire to present authentic Chinese culture to a Western audience, the movie features an all-Chinese cast and Chinese-style interior décor. The melodramatic storyline, which is typical of Western films from that era, is filled with romance and intrigue.
The evening will include a talk with Mai-Lon Gittelsohn and Dr. Greg Mark, descendants of star Violet Wong, and filmmaker Arthur Dong, who facilitated the restoration of the only known remaining portions of the historic film by the Academy Film Archive.
Pre-sale: $8 JANM and Visual Communications members, $10 general.
At the door (if available): $12 JANM and VC members, $15 general.
You can get your tickets here.
The Mountain Brothers are coming to the Japanese American National Museum
Super duper excited about this FREE EVENT at JANM… My heroes, the Mountain Brothers, will be here for a program on May 14. I still remember back in the day when Deep Watters passed me their CD and said these guys were Asian. It totally blew my mind. Did I mention this event is free?
Get your free ticket here
Fangoria Article: Who is the “#1 SERIAL KILLER”? Find out this summer! Trailer and exclusive poster
Check out the article on #1 Serial Killer over on Fangoria.
Can there be only one? A put-upon young man thinks so when he vows to be the #1 SERIAL KILLER in a new Asian-American production. We’ve got the first word on the release, plus an exclusive first look at the poster and the trailer to show you. Indican Pictures gave Fango the scoop that it […]
Shots from the Dying to Kill Set
We’re more than half way through our shoot. Check out some of the shots from the Dying to Kill set.
Dying to Kill Needs Your Help!
Dwayne Perkins, Raymond C. Lai, and Koji Steven Sakai are following our dreams and making a movie! We are desperate need of extras for two comedy club scenes on:
- April 21, 5 to 9 pm @ The Federal Bar, 102 Pine Ave, Long Beach, 90802
- April 22, 1 to 5 pm @ Japanese American National Museum, 100 N. Central Ave. Los Angeles, 90012
We know your time is valuable so we have some giveaways for those who come out:
- Koji’s novel “Romeo & Juliet Vs. Zombies”
- Dwayne’s comedy CD “Dwayne Perkins to the Rescue”
Once the shoot is over we will be holding classes for those who volunteer their time.
- Comedy workshop with Dwayne
- Introduction screenwriting class with Koji
- Directing workshop with Ray
(Please note: Classes will be held on May 16 at the Japanese American National Museum.)
Please share this with your friends and your enemies. If you can help us out on either day (or both), RSVP (with the date) with Koji at ksakai1@gmail.com
Dying to Kill is officially on
Camera rolling and action! We just started shooting my newest film “Dying to Kill.” We’ll be shooting for the next 9 of 11 days. We have a talented crew and cast. Super excited to be shooting something new. Wish us luck!
Follow our official Facebook movie page: https://www.facebook.com/dyingtokill
Follow me on Instragram (https://instagram.com/ksakai1/) to see a pic by pic update on the shooting.
#1 Serial Killer Trailer is Released
The trailer for #1 Serial killer is out over on our distributors Indican Pictures’ Facebook page. Check it out here: http://goo.gl/gDu1ce. Tell me what you think.
Signing Party!
Join me and two other wonderful local writers (Alison Rose (Tick) and Dennis Sanchez (The Big Exonerating) for a signing party at Charlie’s Coffee, my favorite coffee joint in South Pasadena.
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 4 pm to 7 PM
Location: Charlies’s Coffee, 266 Monterey Rd, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Please note, I’ll have some books for sale for $15 each. Otherwise, buy it on Amazon. (Link on the bottom)
Facebook Event link: http://goo.gl/klKpuL. Please share and invite your friends!
R&J Vs. Zombies has Arrived!
My copies of my novel, Romeo & Juliet Vs. Zombies has arrived! It feels way more real when I can actually hold it in my hands.
I’ll show my son that I dedicated the book to him. I have a feeling he doesn’t care… but maybe in the future it’ll mean something. 🙂
By the way, I need more reviews! So please please please write a review on Amazon. It means a lot!
Buy it here:
