Chowmein Holiday Asaru awezlan sɣur Lanhua Ma

Chowmein Holiday Asaru awezlan sɣur Lanhua Ma d anerbaz yettwaqadren meqqren n 2026 Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lfeṭṭa deg Taggayt n Tnaflit n Afeṣṣel n Usaru, Avidyu d Usmussu.

LfeṭṭaAsaru· 2026

Chowmein Holiday Asaru awezlan

sɣur Lanhua Ma

Amsaɣ: Iris Lanhua Ma

Anerbaz n Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lfeṭṭa deg Taggayt n Asaru

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Ɣef Chowmein Holiday Asaru awezlan

Chowmein Holiday d asaru awezlan n tcerkast taberkant ɣef snat n temɣarin tiswatiyin timarikaniyin, Li Ling akked May, deg yiwen n yinig s tkeṛṛust deg Kalifurnya. Snat n twayalin-agi bdant lecɣal n tinneɣna deg yinig-nsent. Yiwet n temɣart tufa iswi amaynut deg tudert-is, ma d tayeḍ teffer yiwen n usreḍ ɣef terfiqt-is deg tinneɣna. Asaru-agi yettwaxdem iwakken ad isteqsi tugniwin timezruyin yettuɣalen deg usinima ɣef temɣarin. Timɣarin tiswatiyin timarikaniyin ur d-ttwaskanent ara d timdanin isusmen neɣ yettaɣen awal, maca d timdanin yettnaɣen ɣef tlelli, i yettnadin ɣef uḥulfu n rrbeḥ akked unamek amaynut deg tudert-nsent taneggarut. Tanzagt n usaru d mraw d yiwet n tesdatin ɣef ukuẓ.

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Ɣef Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lfeṭṭa

Chowmein Holiday Asaru awezlan d amerbaḥ n Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lfeṭṭa, tagmat ɛlayen i yisnulfa yelhan, yeḥlan s waṭas. Imerbaḥen n Lfeṭṭa d isnulfa yelhan akk, yesɛan tmusni d tazmert. Chowmein Holiday Asaru awezlan ad yili d asnulfu amaynut, yelhan, ad yeǧǧ ddunit tennuɣ.

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Ismawen n terbaɛt, iferdisen itiknikanen akked telɣut i d-yefka umeṣṣufeɣ.

Taɣara Tasuft: Chowmein Holiday is a dark comedy following two Asian American grandmas, Li Ling and May, on a wild road trip. They embark on an exhilarating crime spree across California. During this journey, one discovers a new purpose in life, while the other harbors a hidden secret from her partner in crime.
Tigejdiwin & Akemmus: Medium: Digital Video 4K. Genre: Dark Comedy Short Film. Total Running Time: 21 minutes. Visuals: Full Color. Aspect Ratio: 2.85:1. Audio: Stereo and Surround Sound Mix. Release Year: 2025. Country of Origin: United States. Language: English.
Tibzimin: Dark Comedy, Short Film, Asian American Cinema, Elderly Protagonists, Grandmas, Road Trip Movie, Crime Spree, California Landscapes, Female Empowerment, Rebellion, Aging and Identity, Iris Lanhua Ma, Independent Filmmaking, Cinematic Storytelling
Tasnakta n Ufares: The project was realized entirely through high definition digital cinema technology. The production utilized advanced digital cinema cameras and professional grade lenses to capture the vibrant, sun drenched aesthetics of the California landscape. The realization process involved sophisticated on location sound recording, dynamic lighting setups to enhance the dark comedic tone, and comprehensive post production workflows. This included precise color grading to reflect the shifting moods of the journey, digital sound mixing, and seamless editing techniques to maintain the energetic pacing of a crime spree narrative.
Asewḥel n Usnulfu: The primary creative challenge lay in mastering the delicate tonal balance between absurd dark comedy and genuine emotional depth. It was crucial to ensure that the criminal actions of the two grandmas felt believable and rooted in their desperate search for purpose, rather than coming across as mere caricature. Furthermore, executing a dynamic road trip narrative within the constraints of an independent short film format required rigorous logistical planning. The team had to overcome the challenges of shooting across multiple California locations while maintaining visual consistency and keeping the emotional core of the two protagonists at the forefront of every single scene.
Anadi: The foundational research for this project deeply examined the intersection of aging, cultural identity, and the psychology of female rebellion. The creator conducted qualitative observations regarding the lived experiences and unspoken frustrations of elderly Asian American women, exploring how societal invisibility can act as a catalyst for radical behavior. Additionally, the research encompassed a structural analysis of successful dark comedies and buddy road movies, studying how to effectively blend absurd criminal situations with authentic, grounded emotional arcs to create a culturally resonant and highly entertaining narrative.
Aseḥbiber: The film is inspired by the desire to subvert traditional cinematic stereotypes of elderly women. It reimagines Asian American grandmas not as quiet or docile figures, but as complex, rebellious individuals seeking liberation, thrill, and new meaning in their later years through an unconventional adventure.
Tanzagt n Usenfar: Principal photography and production took place across various scenic and urban locations throughout Southern California, United States, using the diverse landscapes to visually represent the characters' physical and emotional journey. The final digital film is slated for its official premiere and festival circuit run in the year 2025, screened at LA Shorts.
Tanila n Umahil: The audience is immediately thrust into a fast paced, visually engaging twenty one minute cinematic experience. The narrative flow is meticulously structured to balance moments of high stakes criminal activity with quiet, character driven interactions. Viewers interact with the film emotionally, experiencing a rollercoaster of dark humor, shock, and profound empathy. The pacing accelerates as the road trip progresses, mirroring the escalating tension of the hidden secret, ultimately guiding the audience toward a thought provoking and emotionally resonant climax.
Igmamen n Terbaɛt: Lanhua Ma
Imsuren n Tugniwin: Images courtesy of Iris Lanhua Ma