mini documentary

[dac lam]

Hello all,

As you know or most likely, may not know, I have been working on a short documentary on Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun. Oh, almost forgot. Let me introduce myself. My name is Dac Lam and am a student of Sifu Meng. I run a Wing Chun club in Kansas City and also make independent films on the side. This is my first thread so bare with me if I'm jumping around on subjects. So back to the mini-doc, I've finally completed it and it looks pretty good. I will soon send Sigung, Sifu, and Richard DVD's. I know I interviewed a lot of people along with some HFY disciples. The doc is short, less than 13 minutes long due to the time constraint of the film festival so if I leave anyone out that I interviewed, please don't take it personally. I tried to to weave everyone into the story but unfortunately 13 minutes is not much time. For some I interviewed, I.E. Allen Kung. The ambient noise at the restaurant was so loud that it was a huge distraction. I really tried everything to clean up the sound but it was impossible. What I did do, was in the DVD, I added a section for all the interviews that didn't make the final cut. They're fun and interesting to watch. So I hope you all enjoy it and send me an email or post a message if you have any further questions. Again I apologize for not including everyone in the doc but as they say in filmmaking, "it's all about the story". Take care and I'll see some of you soon.

Dac Lam

[Savi]

Sisuk Dac,

It was a wonderful experience to hang out with you and train in SF... especially under the eyes of Grandmaster Gee (nerve-wrecking, eh?)!!!

I can't wait to see the work you have done. I really look forward to it and I am grateful for being a part of your work... wherever you put me in there! ... :)

BTW, I thought that your short movie with the bikes and drama n'stuff was well done.

Glad to see you here Sisuk!

[dac lam]

Savi,

I enjoyed spending time with you as well. Look forward to seeing you in July if you could make it to the workshop. I'll send you and your sifu a dvd of the documentary. I enjoyed your interview and was impressed with your answers. See you soon!

Dac

[Cang Long]

Dac,
Welcome to the board, good luck with the project I am sure you will do an excellent job. Take care and look forward to seeing you again soon.

[dac lam]

Hello all,

The mini docs have been sent and received by the three major HFY branches, i.e. San Francisco, Dayton, Arizona. For those that've seen it, I hope you enjoyed it and for those that want to see it then feel free to contact me. I had a great time shooting and editing it and look forward to catching up with everyone in July at the seminar. In the meantime, drop me a line if you have any suggestions or comments about the HFY dvd.

Dac Lam

[Travis30]

I would like to think Dac Lam and all the other people that helped with the mini documentary. I just bought mine from Sifu Meng yesterday. I really enjoyded it and all the information you provided us with. For example about what wing chun means. I knew it meant Praising Spring but I didnt know how the name came about. I really appreciate your time and dedication you put into the documentary. I recomend all the other students to get your copy ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dac lam]

Thank you for the support. I'm glad you enjoyed the documentary. Although it's about 12 minutes long, it did take a lot work going through past and present footages. It's nice to hear your appreciation and I look forward to meeting you in June.

Dac

[William E]

I wanted to thank Dac Lam for his efforts in putting together this documentary. We had a private viewing last night at the end of class and everyone agreed that it was a hit.

Personally, I like the part with John Lambert and also some of the interviews.....


Thanks again for all the work that you put into making this documentary.

William E.

[dac lam]

Thank you William,

I hope to be able to do more documentary's down the road that would promote our family as well as our art. Hopefully the one in China would pan out. It'll be much longer and hopefully much more interesting. Thanks again for the post and look forward to seeing you soon.

Dac

[Richard Loewenhagen]

Dac,

Great job! Do you have specific plans for the 12 minute segment, or is it available for display on our Hung Fa Yi websites?

Richard

[dac lam]

Richard,

Sure, you're more than welcome to post the documentary on the webpage. I figure the more people see it, the better. I'm glad you liked it. Showed the doc to a test audience at home and everyone enjoyed your clip. I just sent four copies to Japan. I think the Japanese would be interested in HFY, and find that they could identify with it. Hopefully. Anyway, glad you liked it and feel free to do what you want with the doc. See you soon and happy late birthday.

Dac

[Louie]

I have been waiting for somone to post a link 2 this nothing yet
Is there anyway to get a personal copy?

[dac lam]

Louie,
If you email me your address and send a $15 check I'll send you the documentary. There's extra footage on there that's pretty cool so if you're still interested just email onezenmoment@hotmail.com and I'll send you a copy asap.

Dac Lam