Click Here for an ARTICLE FROM FILMFESTIVALS.COM, August 2005

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Insung Hwang, 310-829-5628

CHAPMAN GRAD THESIS FILM “DONNIE’S TREE” GROWS ON HOLLYWOOD

Santa Monica, CA June 13, 2005 — “Donnie’s Tree” a short film about an old man who poisons his wife is making the rounds in Hollywood, with a lingering effect.

Insung Hwang’s thesis film from Chapman University is all about the underdog. When Donald’s overbearing wife Carmen (Angela McEwan) replaces his favorite tree with a Kumquat tree, he takes revenge by poisoning her. Only problem is, the poison has a side effect: it's an aphrodIsiac. After a recent screening at IFP’s Cinema Lounge, audience members found themselves with a bittersweet taste in their mouths. “It was very human,” said one viewer. The lead actor Ian Sarsen Druid dives into the character as if he were reliving his own life. Ironically, Ian never got to see the final cut of his own movie. Ian died suddenly just before the film was completed. “Sometimes we hold onto something for so long whether it’s precious or hateful because that is the way we understand the world. When we lose that bondage, it can destroy the ego and sometimes we’ll do anything to fill the void,.” says Insung.

Insung is currently writing a feature screenplay about love and bondage. “Donnie’s Tree” has played in Sedona, Kansas City, and Fort Lauderdale film festivals. It is currently screening at Women in Film’s Independent Film Series on June 16th. Catch it soon at a festival near you or see the trailer at www.donniestree.com.

For further information, contact Insung Hwang at (310) 829-5628.
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