I produced a couple scenes for actors to have as actor reels. I picked a published scene and directed the projects however we saw fit. They were produced with no budget at all.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (CTHD):

Director: Jason Nguyen

Cast: Anji Yuan & Krystal McDaniel

Production Assistant: Ozii Obiyo

Production: Sony PD 150 & Final Cut Pro

I chose this scene to challenge myself to both be a director and choreographer. There was much rehearsal time needed out of the limited time available. No grip gear and one production assistant.

Anji Yuan is an advanced shaolin student of Shifu Shi Xing Ying, the 32nd generation disciple of the Henan Shaolin Temple in China. She had never acted before in her life.

Krystal McDaniel was a novice wushu student who was a theatre actress and model.

Dumb & Dumber:

Director: Jason Nguyen

Cast: Alex Garza & Chad Norheim

Production: Sony PD 150 & Final Cut Pro

A great scene where both characters' true motives come out and they both recognize them.

Alex Garza is a theatre actor. He takes direction very well.

Chad Norheim has great listening and natural reaction skills. Ciao Agency welcomes him because of reel and letter of recommendation.

The Chinese Lion Dancers:

Director: Jason Nguyen

Cast: Kevin Leong, Danny K. Ngoo, Aaron Reiser, & Ahn Bui

Production: Sony PD 150 & Final Cut Pro

This is a documentry about the Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team in Austin, Texas. A side project I produced with no grip gear.