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A fun reception filled with friends, family and fans. From the beginning to the end, a stream of folks walked through his exhibition, Out of the Films. Yes Iwai Shunji has a following that includes a legion of adoring fans, many who are Chinese. It turns out Love Letter and Hana & Alice are two films that were huge hits there. Also see the work of Iwai Shunji available now at: (GR – Iwai Shunji) We’ll post more photos soon.
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giant robot time: 4.26.13 | art by: iwai shunji OUT OF THE FILMS PICTURES AND WORK BY IWAI SHUNJI APRIL 27 – MAY 2, 2013 (ONE WEEK EXHIBITION) OPENING RECEPTION: SAT., APRIL 27, 6:30-10PM A solo exhibition of works by director, Iwai Shunji. “Generally, people call me a Director or Filmmaker. However I feel like I’m just a kid who’s having fun. I like drawing, taking photos, writing novels and composing music. This time, I focused on pictures I drew. Please enjoy them.” The exhibition will feature some story board art, drawn by Iwai as well as some of his photographs. Iwai Shunji is scheduled to appear in person at the exhibition reception. There will also be a special screening of Iwai Shunji’s Vampire on Friday, April 26, from 7-10pm at the Downtown Independent in Los Angeles. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director. MORE INFO | VIEW ART | FACEBOOK EVENT STRANGE SYMBIOSIS MAY 4 – MAY 22, 2013 OPENING RECEPTION: SAT., MAY 4, 6:30-10PM Four Person Group Exhibition featuring Scott Tolleson, Leecifer, J*Ryu and Aaron Brown The world of indie toys and figures have crested and the artists involved are evolving into their own as sculptors, painters, and illustrators while they still do custom figures from time to time. The four involved will demonstrate their development and evolution as fine artists. MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT GIANT ROBOT ROBOT ARMY WINDBREAKER JACKET The classic logo speaks for itself. Good for all weather. GIANT ROBOT BIG BOSS ROBOT WINDBREAKER JACKET Represent Big Boss! Robots since 1994. Believe it. GIANT ROBOT BIG BOSS ROBOT HAT Big Boss Robot’s classic angry stare is now found on these slick snap closure hats. One of our closest friends, David Horvath explains how Uglydoll wasn’t just born out of a plush doll, but it’s a process of drawings that aren’t just doodles like what most people would think. Uglydoll is actually born out of stories from own daily lives. The things that happen become situations between characters. It’s much deeper than you’d ever think. I’m proud to have directed David Horvath. Stay tuned for Shizu Saldamando on 5/6. LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL MAY 2 – MAY 12, 2013 Visual Communications (VC), the nation’s premier Asian Pacific American media arts center, presents the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) on May 2- 12, 2013 at the Director’s Guild of America (DGA), CGV Cinemas located in Koreatown, the Tateuchi Democracy Forum at NCPD in Little Tokyo, and the historic Art Theatre of Long Beach. We are Co-Presenting two films: COMRADE KIM GOES FLYING SUNDAY | MAY 05 | 5:45 PM | CGV CINEMAS 2 INFO | TRAILER Like the dizzying art of trapeze and acrobatics that is the stuff of this film’s brave young heroine’s dreams, the light-hearted comedy COMRADE KIM GOES FLYING will amaze you. Feel free to use the following discount code: GIROVC2013. SAKE-BOMB SATURDAY, MAY 04 | 4:00 PM | DIRECTORS GUILD...
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One of our closest friends, David Horvath explains how Uglydoll wasn’t just born out of a plush doll, but it’s a process of drawings that aren’t just doodles like what most people would think. Uglydoll is actually born out of stories from own daily lives. The things that happen become situations between characters. It’s much deeper than you’d ever think. I’m proud to have directed David Horvath. Thanks again to Ashton Kutcher and his Thrash Lab.
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OPTRIXX CAMERA Just point your real camera lens through the back and capture the world with bug-eyed vision – kaleidoscope style! UGLYDOLL UGLYPILLOW Super comfy pillows that feature a lovable character on each side. PRETTY ODD FLOWER / UGLY VEGETABLE PLANT KIT Grow your own “strange and beautiful” flowers as well as “weird but tasty” vegetables. SHIPPON SELF-WATERING MINI PLANTER Hang the little monkey on a cup filled with water and watch the plant grow from his bag! FUNKO — DOMO MYSTERY MINI FIGURE Domo mini figures meets DC comic book characters! MATCHSTICK FLOWERS & HERBS Just rip out a matchstick, place it in a pot of soil, and watch it grow! LEAFRESH SELF-WATERING CULTIVATION KIT Grow herbs and flowers with these easy self-watering growing kits.
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giant robot time: 4.19.13 | art by: mark todd OUT OF THE FILMS PICTURES AND WORK BY IWAI SHUNJI APRIL 27 – MAY 2, 2013 (ONE WEEK EXHIBITION) OPENING RECEPTION: SAT., APRIL 27, 6:30-10PM A solo exhibition of works by director, Iwai Shunji. “Generally, people call me a Director or Filmmaker. However I feel like I’m just a kid who’s having fun. I like drawing, taking photos, writing novels and composing music. This time, I focused on pictures I drew. Please enjoy them.” The exhibition will feature some story board art, drawn by Iwai as well as some of his photographs. Iwai Shunji is scheduled to appear in person at the exhibition reception. MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT STRANGE SYMBIOSIS MAY 4 – MAY 22, 2013 OPENING RECEPTION: SAT., MAY 4, 6:30-10PM Four Person Group Exhibition featuring Scott Tolleson, Leecifer, J*Ryu and Aaron Brown The world of indie toys and figures have crested and the artists involved are evolving into their own as sculptors, painters, and illustrators while they still do custom figures from time to time. The four involved will demonstrate their development and evolution as fine artists. MORE INFO BIG BOSS ROBOT HATS GIANT ROBOT Big Boss Robot’s classic angry stare is now found on these slick snap closure hats. “Giant Robot” stitched on left side of cap. BARTHOLOMEW PRINT SET LUKE CHUEH & SCOTT TOLLESON The prints are a set in edition of 50, each signed by the respective artists. BARTHOLOMEW PUNCHYFACE PLUSH — LUKE CHUEH & SCOTT TOLLESON The official release of the first plush collaboration between artists Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson. INSTANT GARDEN TASTY EDAMAME Grow tasty Edamame in your own ramen noodle cup-like ceramic container. FOODIE GARDEN PLANTER TOMATO TAKEOVER, BASIL-O-HOLIC, TRIPPLE XXX PEPPERS Grow three different types of each particular variety in a single home planter. LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL MAY 2 – MAY 12, 2013 Visual Communications (VC), the nation’s premier Asian Pacific American media arts center, presents the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) on May 2- 12, 2013 at the Director’s Guild of America (DGA), CGV Cinemas located in Koreatown, the Tateuchi Democracy Forum at NCPD in Little Tokyo, and the historic Art Theatre of Long Beach. We are Co-Presenting two films: COMRADE KIM GOES FLYING SUNDAY | MAY 05 | 5:45 PM | CGV CINEMAS 2 INFO | TRAILER Like the dizzying art of trapeze and acrobatics that is the stuff of this film’s brave young heroine’s dreams, the light-hearted comedy COMRADE KIM GOES FLYING will amaze you. Feel free to use the following discount code: GIROVC2013. SAKE-BOMB SATURDAY, MAY 04 | 4:00 PM | DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA 1 INFO | TRAILER A “Sake-Bomb” is a cocktail created by dropping a shot of sake into a pint of beer. It’s also a comedic road movie about a sarcastic Asian American and his Japanese cousin. LONG BEACH: WORK IN PROGRESS (APRIL 26, 2013) By MARTIN WONG Imprint Culture Lab...
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