Fast Money
In this powerful urban drame, award-winning writer-director Jerry Chan explores the brutal Asian gang phenomenon of home invasion robberies and its impact on an insular immigrant community.
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10/31/2007 - FAST MONEY WINS GRAND JURY PRIZE
This past weekend, Fast Money was awarded the $1000 Grand Jury Prize at the 24fps Short Film Festival in Abilene, TX.

09/29/2007 - Your own copy of Fast Money !
Fast Money DVDs are now available to everyone! Please visit the DVD section for more info.

08/21/2007 - INDUSTRY SCREENERS AVAILABLE
Industry screeners are now available. Please send your mailing address and company info to jerry(at)fastmoneymovie.com. DVDs will be made available to everyone shortly...

08/20/2007 - IFC spot now available in Press section
Last August, the trailer for Fast Money was featured on IFC's cable show "Media Lab: Uploaded." I finally figured out a way to post it online. Check it out in the PRESS section.

04/05/2007 - Los Angeles radio interview this Sunday
Writer-Director Jerry Chan will be a guest on KPFK 90.7FM's radio program, "For the Record," this Sunday, April 8 from 2:00PM - 3:00PM. He will be talking about the upcoming Film Independent Project:Involve Directors Showcase.

03/26/2007 - Fast Money in HD (for free!)
For those of you that missed the Fast Money premiere at the Escape from Film School showcase in all its D5 glory, come check out the film at this year's USC First Look Film Festival, where Fast Money will be screened in HD. You won't get the 5.1 channels of sweet surround sound, but you will get near-perfect picture quality. Come see Fast Money as it was meant to be seen!

03/19/2007 - Fast Money in Japan
This summer, Fast Money will make its Asia debut at the Short Shorts Film Festival in Tokyo, Japan. But before then, be sure to check out the Festival section for several more screening locations.

09/18/2006 - Fast Money says G'Day!
Fast Money was just selected to screen at the prestigious Australian International Film Festival in Melbourne, Australia. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oy, oy, oy!

09/16/2006 - LA Shorts Fest: Best Drama Nominee
Fast Money was nominated for Best Dramatic Short at the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival last night.  As an Academy-recognized festival, winning in this category would make Fast Money eligible for an Academy Award nomination! We'll be screening once again this afternoon at the Arclight Cinemas, and the winners will be announced later in the evening. Please come out to cheer us on!

09/05/2006 - Aloha! Fast Money to screen at the Louis Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival in October. In its 26th year, the festival has been named "one of the ten best film festivals around the world" by Travel & Leisure, and the Hollywood Reporter declares the festival "the premiere American showcase for Asian cinema."

08/16/2006
- Exciting news! Director Jerry Chan will be showcased at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's Muse Young Directors Night on September 20th.

Celebrating its sixth anniversary, Young Directors Night is dedicated to celebrating the craft of independent filmmaking, cinema as an art form, and the innovators who make it relevant. YDN`s unique format brings Muse members in direct contact with the artists and industry professionals, whether it is through our Q&A session or over cocktails and appetizers on the plaza.

08/16/2006 - Fast Money gets into the San Diego Film Festival.

08/11/2006 - We've received two glowing reviews from Tail Slate and The Movie Bar.

08/07/2006 - Fast Money has been accepted to the Independent Film Festival of North Texas as well as the Vancouver Asian Film Festival. Check the festival section for dates.

07/29/2006 - Fast Money to play at the Hermosa Shorts Film Festival in August and at LA Shorts Fest in September.

07/26/2006 - The Fast Money trailer will be airing on the IFC TV show "Media Lab Uploaded" throughout the month of August. Click here for show times.

07/18/2006 - Fast Money to screen at the San Diego Asian Film Festival in October.

07/14/2006 - Fast Money to screen at the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films & Film Market in August.

07/11/2006 - Fast Money to screen at the Action on Film Int'l Film Festival in July alongside the Long Beach Int'l Karate Championships!

07/08/2006 - The Fast Money trailer will screen on IFC's new cable show "Media Lab Uploaded." Stay tuned for screening times.

07/08/2006 - Fast Money will have an encore screening at Visual Communications' "Best of Fest 2006" Summertime Showcase Wednesday, July 26th.

06/23/2006 - Fast Money to screen at the Asian Film Festival of Dallas in August.

06/20/2006 - It's official, Archie Kao is HOT!
Congrats to Archie, who was named one of People magazine's "Hottest Bachelors of 2006!"  If you missed Archie's appearance on the Today Show, check it out here.

05/18/2006 - Fast Money on MySpace!
Fast Money is currently featured on MySpace Film's front page as a "Featured Filmmaker." With one of the most watched videos on MySpace, we've also been on the "Top 10 Filmmakers" list for the past week! If you haven't already, please add Fast Money to your friends list: www.myspace.com/fastmoneymovie

05/08/2006 - Fast Money to screen at the Boston International Film Festival on June 11th.

03/11/2006 - Fast Money to screen at VC FilmFest in May.

ESCAPE FROM FILM SCHOOL
March 8th, 2006 @ 8pm

Fast Money will premiere at the Escape from Film School showcase on March 8th at the Hollywood Pacific Theatre. Free admission, free cocktails, and a live DJ! There's no reason not to go. Visit the Escape from Film School site to RSVP.
Escape from Film School

02/27/2006 - Snacky Chan and Far*east Movement featured on the Fast Money soundtrack! Check out the Music section for more info.

01/11/2006 - The website has been winning web design awards! Check out the Links section to see.

10/24/2005 - The trailer for Fast Money has been selected as a semi-finalist for mtvU's Best Film on Campus: Trailer Challenge!

10/08/2005 - The Fast Money trailer is now available in three different formats!

09/30/2005 - Fast Money heads into sound editing with a great team including Monika Klein, Linus Lau, and Ramsey Mellette..

07/01/2005 - Director Jerry Chan is recognized by The Caucus for Television Producers, Writers, and Directors for his film Fast Money and is awarded a finishing grant to complete the film.

For more information: jerry(at)fastmoneymovie.com


Fast Money is currently in post-production and will be seen at film festivals around the world beginning 2006.
For more information: jerry(at)fastmoneymovie.com

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Grand Jury Prize - 24fps Short Film Festival
Official Selection - Flimmer Film Festival
Official Selection - Temecula Valley Film & Music Festival
Official Selection - Short Shorts Film Festival
Official Selection - Project:Involve Directors Showcase
Official Selection - Newport Beach Film Festival
Official Selection - USC First Look Film Festival
Official Selection - Lake County Film Festival
Official Selection - Riverside International Film Festival
Official Selection - Australian International Film Festival
Official Selection - Hawaii International Film Festival
Official Selection - Palm Spring Int'l Festival of Short Films
Official Selection - Los Angeles Shorts Fest
Official Selection - San Diego Film Festival
Official Festival Selection - Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Official Festival Selection - Vancouver Asian Film Festival
Official Selection - San Diego Asian Film Festival
Official Selection - Toofy Film Fest
Official Selection - Hermosa Shorts Film Festival
Official Selection - Asian Film Festival of Dallas
Official Selection - Boulder Asian Film Festival
Official Selection - Student Shorts Film Festival
Official Selection - Action on Film
Official Festival Selection - Independent Film Festival of North Texas
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