Tag Archives: Althea Balmes

Reel Asian celebrates AHM! Interview w/ Albert Zablan and Althea Balmes

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Eva Ho

Time for the final interview of our Asian Heritage Month School Tour filmmakers series. Last week I sat down to chat with Albert and Althea after dim sum and we covered everything from Deadliest Warrior, suman and of course their filmmaking experience … Continue reading →

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Filmmaker update: Althea Balmes

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Louanne Chan

Last year Reel Asian launched our first ever Summer Youth Video Production Workshop where we provided 6 youth with the equipment and mentorship to each create their own short video.  In addition to making their own work, they were also … Continue reading →

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Asian moviemakers take on T24 challenge

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Louanne Chan

The Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival was born out of a school assignment former Reel Asian Marketing/Industry/Events staff Henry Wong created 5 years ago. This festival focuses on and highlights work by young filmmakers between the ages of 14-28. The … Continue reading →

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Surreal Experiences of a First Time Filmmaker

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Henry Wong

The following is written by Unsung Voices Filmmaker, Althea Balmes (who also won the WIFT-T Award at Reel Asian for Suman Ladies). As I write this, I’m on the College streetcar on my way to The Royal to catch The … Continue reading →

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What to Watch at the 16th Reel Asian Film Festival?

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Henry Wong

I know trying to navigate a festival’s programme can be intimidating and it’s easier if someone can recommend you flicks based on specific preferences. Our staff members give their take on what films to choose based on different criteria. GALAS … Continue reading →

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Youth Summer Workshop update: Cycle, Suman Ladies, Something

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Arthur Yeung

While the Youth Summer Video Production Workshop heads into its final stretch of shooting, now’s a fine time to highlight the stirling ladies in the group. The midnight oil was burning on Lisa Qiu’s Something last weekend. Her Director of … Continue reading →

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