God & Buddha Are Friends
Short Film, 2024 - Being submitted to film festivals
A young Taiwanese American boy falls into an existential crisis when a charismatic pastor comes in between him and his overprotective mother.
Credits
Runtime: 19 min
Written & Directed by Anthony Ma
Produced by Jaclyn Amor, Jonathan Chung-Young, Anthony Ma
Co-Produced by: Daniela Lee
Cinematography by Ryo Shiina
Edited by Ryo Shiina
Production Design by Cynthia Wu & Zelia Peng
Music by Ryo Shiina
Starring: Ethan Wang, Karin Anna Cheung, Janet Hsieh, Emilie Ong, Tamra Meskimen, Jim Meskimen
Production Companies: Agent 86 Films, Golden Star Films, LLC
Film Festivals
Official Selection - 5 festivals
2025 Borrego Springs Film Festival - Golden Cookie Award for Best Drama
2025 Hollywood ShortsFest - Honorable Mention
2025 NewFilmmakers Los Angeles - Official Selection
2025 Sunscreen Film Festival - Official Selection
2025 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival - Official Selection
2025 CAAMFest - Official Selection
Behind the Scenes
Step behind the scenes of God & Buddha are Friends and witness the journey of a ragtag team that came together to create something special. This exclusive video highlights the camaraderie, creativity, and hard work that transformed our diverse group into a tight-knit family.
Edited & Directed by Tre Simms