Until then, check out our fresh website (four days old!) ...

www.5432Films.com

- NK

We'll be doing a film festival circuit with the short, and it will serve as the centerpiece of my directing reel and be posted on this site after post-production sound and color correction.

Additionally, I edited a music video for the talented director Aaron Umetani, a close friend of mine. It's for a great band called MONTE NEGRO .

Check it out ...

To stir up some interest in this project - we're trying to find independent film financing for Aaron and me to co-direct - we've posted the first ever 'pitch video.' No longer do you have to let strangers into your office - just watch the pitch online!

Add us on myspace at Pirates Versus Ninjas - that site will constantly be updated with fun PvN content, from videos, to pics, to PvN drink recipes. And tell all your friends!

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ORIGIN STORY
28 pages, B&W
Written By: Nathan Kitada
Illustrated By: DJ Ross

"An Asian American comic book writer must re-invent the derogatory "Mr. Ching" franchise for his company. During a long evening, he tackles the stereotypes Mr. Ching incarnates, and discovers what it means to be a hero for his community."

'Quixotic Pictures' is the digital video production arm of the non-profit organization 'Quixotic Productions.'

Quixotic Productions was founded in 1998 by William Most and Nathan Kitada, and is the organization responsible for the 'La Mancha Film Festival.' La Mancha is an event for young filmmakers run entirely by their high school peers that takes place every May in the San Francisco Bay Area. Currently entering its 8th year, the La Mancha Film Festival has consistently drawn a crowd of hundreds to the Menlo Park Recreational Center, and has been the subject of feature stories in the 'San Jose Mercury News' and the 'Menlo Park Almanac.'

Quixotic Pictures was started in 2001 when Nathan Kitada entered Yale University. The student film production company has since produced an extensive number of fun, entertaining movies that utilize student talent and passion, such as 'Unorthodox,' 'The Line,' and 'Sanguinarius.'

About Nathan Kitada

Nathan Kitada graduated from Yale University in 2005 with a double major in "Theater Studies (Playwriting)" and "Ethnicity, Race, and Migration." He is currently enrolled in his second year at the American Film Institute as a Directing Fellow.

'Nathan Kitada' on IMDB.com

Please note: This short is for EXHIBITION ONLY.

for more information on the event ...
http://www.thediversityawards.org

SHADOW MAN
AFI Team Cycle 2 Group 1D
Director: Nathan Kitada
Producers: David Freid and Shalena Oxley-Butler
Writer: Scott Fauber
Cinematographer: Bernard Evans
Editor: Karoliina Tuovinen
Production Designer: Keren Kohen

Please note: This short is for EXHIBITION ONLY.