Who are we?
Liberaté Films is a privately funded organization dedicated to the production of quality independent film. Originated and based out of Minnesota, Liberaté Films strives to bend the rules, and reset the standard for independent film-making.

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Feature Film
Puag Thaum Ub: Once Upon a Time. The struggles of a Hmong teenager embracing two cultures, and how those cultures affect the life, love, and friendship of the American and Hmong relationships.

Written and directed by Kang Vang, this film views for one hour and forty-five minutes. It stars Wa Yang as 'Kahn Sai', Chi Vicki Thao as 'Kailee',and Nathaniel Westover as 'Terrance King'. The film also stars Sandy'Ci Muoa, Sean Cannon, Meing Yang, Zongkha Yang, Sai Lee Vang, Richon Xiong, Chu Yang, Xeng Lor, Shoua Lee, Vanessa Thao, and Pete K. Wong. Music written and performed by Vee Lee, Kachouaz LyFoung, and Pa Yang.

The trailer can be viewed in our Media section.


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News and Updates:
Call for INT. APARTMENT-NIGHT, a short DV movie produced by Liberate Films.
INT. APARTMENT-NIGHT follows a screenwriter going through the trials and tribulations of screenwriting.

     "It’s about making something out of nothing." -Pete K. Wong

Shooting dates set for: March 2, 9, 16
Auditions for roles will be held at Center for Hmong Arts and Talent (CHAT) on Thursday February 6, 2003 from 7:00PM-8:00PM
995 University Avenue, Suite 220A
St. Paul, MN 55104
www.aboutchat.org
Looking for:

  • 1 male between the ages of 27-33, a tortured writer.
  • 1 male between the ages of 24-29, very laid back confident writer.
  • 1 female between the ages of 21-26, a seductive temptress and a tortured writer.

Please bring a head shot or most recent picture and resume. Roles are unpaid but will receive a copy of the film and lunch will be provided. Please contact: Nathaniel Westover for any other concerns or info at 763-221-0155 or nathaniel@liberatefilms.com.

If the copy of Once Upon a Time you purchased at the Hmong New Year contained technical errors such as digital glitches and poor sound quality, you have the opportunity to exchange your copy for a new one at no charge. The errors were overseen in the distribution process, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience placed upon you, the consumer. Please mail your bad copy to:

Liberate Films
9097 Sycamore Ln N.
Maple Grove, MN 55369


Please remember to include a valid return address so the new copy makes it to you safely.

The Team:   
Kang Vang: Director,Cinemetographer,Writer,Editor.:
Pete K. Wong: Assistant Director,Actor.:
Nate Westover: Actor,Production Manager.:
Wa Yang: Actor,Casting Director,Marketing,Set Designer.:
Selena Hanes: Sound,Audio Lead.:
Meing Yang: Stage Manager,Actor.:
Seán Cannon: Webmaster, Actor.:
Richon Xiong: Actor,Marketing,Accounting.:
Vicki Thao: Actor,Administrative Assistant.: