As an immigrant, Sam Lau took up cooking as a means of survival. Following a glowing review, he managed to keep his restaurant open for another six months. He was able to show his skills as an artist, but high expectations and low prices made for an unfortunate combination.


Programmer: Anna Tsoulogiannis & Kristine Estorninos

Director's Bio

Born in Indonesia, Jason Karman followed his parents to Canada as they opened up a restaurant in Edmonton. He decided to pursue filmmaking in 2002 through Capilano University. His earlier works have screened on LOGOTV and HBO on Demand.

Production Company
Jason Karman
9 - 1630 Burnaby Street
Vancouver, BC
V6G 1X2   Canada
Tel.: 604 329 9099
Fax:
Email: jason.karman@gmail.com
Website: www.jasonkarman.ca

Distribution Company
Jason Karman
9 - 1630 Burnaby Street
Vancouver, BC
V6G 1X2   Canada
Tel.: 604 329 9099
Fax:
Email: jason.karman@gmail.com
Website: www.jasonkarman.ca

Technical Information

Type	:	both
Dialogue	:	English
Subtitles	:
Running Time	:	9 min.
Exhibition Format	:	betacam_sp
Screen Ratio	:	4:3
Sound	:	stereo