Sci-fi film gears up for debut with poster contest

June 28, 2013 | 09:56

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Lua Phat, a 3D action-fantasy written/directed/acted by Vietnamese American star Dustin Nguyen, is ready for its nationwide launch in mid-August but until then it is launching a poster contest from now until August 10.

The contest is divided into three phases. The first and second phases from now until July 15 are to create posters for the leading characters named Dao and Anh played by Nguyen and popular actress Ngo Thanh Van respectively. The last phase from now until August 10 is to design the movie poster.

Organizers will grant two prizes in each phase, including the audiences’ vote and Nguyen’s pick. The total prize money is worth up to VND80 million.

For further information, access https://www.facebook.com/LuaPhatTheMovie.

Lua Phat by Nguyen and Viet Film Studio under BHD Company tells the story of a village where innocent people are oppressed by local gangsters. Hien (Thai Hoa) who is a baker in the village calls on his wife Anh and villagers to fight against the oppressors. At that moment, Dao, a mysterious, strong man, comes and witnesses this battle. He joins forces with the villagers and it’s the beginning of a fierce battle as well as the discovery of the inside story of the strong man.

“The movie’s point of view is influenced by some American classics like Shane, High Noon and The Searcher. Thus, it will be a combination of cowboy films and action movies in a Hollywood style featuring majestic settings and designs to bring audiences sa romantic epic on the wide screen,” said Nguyen in a statement.

The movie comes to cinemas nationwide from August 22 with the participation popular actresses Ngoc Diep and Phi Thanh Van and Hollywood action star Roger Yuan.

SGT

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