NextShark Studios
Asian & Asian American films, from first short to first feature — Los Angeles, since 2021.
14 films · 20+ festival selections · Tribeca · Sundance Institute · Student Academy Awards · Alfred P. Sloan · American Pavilion, Cannes · PBS · Canal+
The slate
On his final night alive, a ramen chef goes on an unintended late-night odyssey with the Grim Reaper. They share a bowl of noodles and discover what it means to be human.
NextShark’s role
Executive production — Benny Luo & Jonathan Sanger · marketing & audience support
Recognition
- PremiereWorld premiere in competition, Palm Springs ShortFest 2023 · screened at 10+ Oscar-qualifying festivals
- WinnerHonorable Mention, Best Narrative Short & Audience Favorite — Tallgrass Int'l Film Festival 2023 Tallgrass ↗
- WinnerHumour category — 1.4 Awards 2024, London 1.4 Awards ↗
- DistributionCanal+ worldwide · 1M+ YouTube views in first month · Kanopy · Encore Inflight Variety ↗
- NextFeature adaptation in development (Fit Via Vi) Variety ↗
Call sheet
- Writer & director
- Tiger Ji
- Cast
- Bobby Lee & Matt Jones
- Executive producers
- Benny Luo & Jonathan Sanger (Oscar-winning producer, The Elephant Man)
Filmmakers
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