my interview from SFU

I just realized that my interview from SFU has already been posted! It's so kind of Dean Lastoria to describe me in such a lovely way. I'm truly proud of SFU and really inspired by it's supportive and creative environment. This innovative spirit lives on. My life is so colourful and it's still expanding. Much love to all the humble intellectuals/artists that knows how to make educations fun and keeping our artistry and creative souls alive.
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Recently our School started offering honours degrees to students who have achieved high marks, and studied significantly more than is normally expected. One of the first Film students to receive the honors BFA is Sammy Chien who convocated this June.

Sammy is a great example of a successful student. He took advantage of all the interdisciplinary opportunities this department has to offer … and made some of his own. He learned the strong disciplinary core of the Film Program and then branched out working most recently with Dance on amazing video projections for performances.

Given Sammy’s successes with video projection in live performances one might think that 16mm film would be something he has outgrown, but Sammy feels that it is important.

Dean L September 6/11

Best Innovation Award on Preproduction Package

My production package on my grad project Patterns Of Liquid Stars has just received best innovation award- Noel Archambault Award.

I am extremely pleased and encouraged to receive such an honor. I wasn't expecting this at all, which gave me a wonderful surprise.

I've been thinking about creating this work for a couple years already. And now it is about to begin. The first step towards this project is already landing with a very positive encouragement.

I'm hoping to look for more funding & sponsorship this summer. However, this is a already a tremendous support to my project. Thank you for those who supported me on making this package. Especially Janina Schabig who helped designing my package to make my thoughts-communication possible.

I cannot forget to thank the Archambault family. Noel Archambault, who were one of the first filmmaker that started 3D film in Canada. He begin that innovative journey & success in SFU. His innovative spirit really has infiltrated SFU and continuing to inspire us.

more info on Noel Archambault