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Sam

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About Me


Welcome to my official website on myspace. I'm a Cambodian filmmaker with eight plus years of experience in the film industry. I have produced/written/directed three feature films that have brought modern Cambodian-American experiences to the big screen for diverse audiences. I have also worked with the best in the film industry with such directors as Robert Deniro, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Alan Rudolph, Rick Famuyiwa, Alfred Cheung, Bruce Law, and Derek Wan. I have also worked with actors such as Christopher Walken, Leonardo DiCaprio, Nicholas Cage, Matt Damon and Tom Hanks. To date I have written ten screenplays. My most recent screenplay in production are Moirai "Smile Now Cry Later" and District Lights. Read below to find out more.

Back in Thailand and Cambodia...until......

My Interests

[ DIRECTOR'S REEL ]

More Info: Visit my other site or check me out on www.imdb.com !

[ LOVESICK TRAILER ]

Sometimes love is arranged, and sometimes it just happens.

[ YOUNG SURVIVOR TRAILER ]

When life is at its worst, it can only get better.

[ FILM IN PRODUCTION ]

MOIRAI
"Smile Now Cry Later"
(action/thriller - 24p HD)Locations: Long beach, CA. El Monte, CA, Lakewood, CA, Alhambra, CA
Production Date: 09-28-07

THEME: Carpe Diem, Karma. LOG LINE: One man endeavors to avenge his mother’s death while being thwarted by a local drug kingpin. SYNOPSIS: Eric Smith was lovingly adopted and welcomed into a Khmer family. When gang and drug ties to a local kingpin result in his mother’s murder, Eric falls deep into the criminal underbelly to find her killers. The life of easy money and fast women slowly corrode his moral compass and he begins to embrace the thug life. One man with a common past, Rithy Keo, who is searching for his brother’s murderers feels that their plights might be connected. He connives Eric into working for him and becoming his mole as Eric delves further into the abyss of the drug culture. Problems arise when information surfaces pegging Eric’s uncle, Bill Smith, as the possible gunman who shot Rithy’s brother. Loyalties are put under question and temperatures boil as the two men come face to face with each other in a climatic bloody showdown.A Forlorn Films LLC Productions A Sam B. Lorn Film
Written/Directed/Produced: Sam B. Lorn Executive producer: Randy Hor Director of photography: JJ Rogers Line Producer: Marvin Cheng Associated Producer: Jim LeungCAST:Sarah Chea: Gina Hiraizumi Eric Smith: Ivan Djurovic Rithy Keo: Sam B. Lorn Tina Keo: Anna Marie Panici Wong: Jim Leung Mark: Rey Goyos Bill Smith: David Simon Jimbo: Talent Lee: Larry Parrish Tinbo: Daniel Lue Liz: Monique Labarr Mike: Champnap Nou Seng: Seng Botum Tim: David Prak Dave Keo: Soche Sai Meas Thea: Nicole Jones John: Kevin Huie Police 1: Jim Blum Police 2: Rob Bouffard Police 3: Hooven
Ran: Russell Duncan Sarath: Sareth Tath Reporter: Diana Zahir Tinbo's Girl: Veronica Rivera Liz’s Friend 1: Amy Stipkovich
Liz’s Friend 2: Meghan Noone
Liz’s Friend 3: Danielle Green
CREW: Rought Cut Editor: Mike Vollero
Script Supervisor: Angela Lemire Stunt Coordinator: Benny Chandra Music Composer: Somphea Sin 1st AD: Christian Clark 2nd AD: Kevin Huie 1st Assisstant Camera: Mike Vollero Production Designer: Robert Bouffard Gaffer: Dilip Isaac Key Grip: Theodore Smith Swing G&E: Jose Barocio Make-up Artist: Charlotte Scovill 2nd Make-up: Morgan Sound Mixer: Michael Weinstein Boom Operator: John Christoper Special Effects: Jeff Scott Wardrobe: Veronica Rivera Production Assistants: Jim Leung, Marvin Chang, Soche MeasMore info go to IMDB.com

[ SCRIPT IN PRODUCTION ]
DISTRICT LIGHTS (24P HD action/drama)

COMING SOON

Written/Produced/Directed By: Sam B. Lorn

Edited By: Pablo Ducoing

Director of photography BY: TBA

Shooting: TBA
Locations: Cambodia
SYNOPSIS:
CHRISNA CHEA is a 33 year old loner in the mean streets of Phnom Penh, slipping slowly into isolation and violent misanthropy. His means of survival leads him to work the streets as a delivery man. Amongst the streets that he roams in the after hours, he unknowingly holds a tragic past that draws him closer to the red light district. At the same time, he is drawn with touching attempts to woo Tina, an Aids peace worker. His approach although quickly becomes unsuccessful, and once again he is alone. He than haphazardly meets Chanda, a young girl off the district lights during his many shifts. They share an unusual bond that increasingly becomes more familiar and ever close. This abrupt meeting however drives him to powerlessness and leads him to become an infamous lone crazed gunman.

I'd like to meet:


Out going and can hold a conversation...OH, I'm such an ASS - man!

Music:

Khmer oldies - Rap - Rock and Jazz.

Television:

HBO Entourage, Sports. B-ball and Football.

Books:

The Writer's Journey 2nd Edition By Christopher Vogler. Khmer books - Yes I know how to read and write Khmer - you big head.

Heroes:

My parents.

-R.I.P MOM- March-05-1917 to March-05-2004 "I miss you dearly!"
Never compromise who you are just because someone else has a problem with it.

My Blog

[ SAM'S QUOTES ]

Quotes to live by ...[1] "My goal in life is NOT trying to please everyone! "[2] "I'd rather be loved by one then by million!"[3] "Never Underestimate Your Opponent!"[4] "I don't believe in God, but I...
Posted by Sam on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:56:00 PST

[ YOUNG SURVIVOR ]

YOUNG SURVIVOR - drama/action - 1999 " name=encrypted> ........ ........ Written/produced/directed: Sam B. Lorn. Executive producers: Timothy Chhim and Geip Lorn. Shot in S-16mm - Khmer/English Su...
Posted by Sam on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 10:56:00 PST

[ LOVESICK MOVIE ]

LOVESICK - drama/romance - 2005 - " name=encrypted> ...... Written/produced/directed: Sam B. Lorn... Special Thanks to: Angelina Jolie... Executive producers: Timothy Chhim and Tana Sarntinoranont...
Posted by Sam on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 10:46:00 PST

[ SCRIPTS IN DEVELOPMENT ]

[ SCRIPTS IN DEVELOPMENT ]BREAK OF DAWN (Action/Martial Arts)Written by Sam B. LornTagline: "Break out the wits, break out the skills, break out the moves, if you want to live to see the Break Of Dawn...
Posted by Sam on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:20:00 PST