Clips from “Drama High”Web Series. Comedy. 2021.Directed by Elizabeth Davis. A romanic comedy series about a working-class high schooler, who uses her knowledge of Asian dramas to gain a favorable social status at her new elite school. Mama Hu, played by Fanny Lawren, always looks out for her daughter, but her advice is not always… Read More »“Drama High” Clips – Fanny Lawren as Mama Hu
Student Scene Recreation. Filmed on Zoom. 2021.Directed by Ella Xinchen Zhang. This is a student scene recreation from “Crazy Rich Asians” (2018), a produced script directed by Jon M. Chu. The film follows a native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend’s family. Eleanor Young, played by Fanny Lawren, is a member… Read More »“Crazy Rich Asian” Scene Recreation – Fanny Lawren as Eleanor
Clips from “RED”Short Film. Drama. 2021.Directed by Rachel Kong. The story pushes the limit of a relationship between the daughter and the mother within a Chinese household, with a dynamic that still speaks to all families. Mum, played by Fanny Lawren, cares greatly for her child, but she could not be more of a stereotypical… Read More »“RED” Clip – Fanny Lawren as Mum
Clips from “Brief Encounter”Short Film. Drama. 2021.Directed by Dylan Ian Louie. A Short Film depicting an Anti-Asian Assault. Chloe, played by Fanny Lawren, is chased by a racist. She is scared until she is saved by someone she least expects.
Clips from “XXVisible”Short Film. Drama. 2021.Directed by Bobbie Yan. A short film from an award-winning filmmaker that explores COVID-19 from an Asian-American perspective and the resultant rise of anti-Asian violence in the U.S. Mother, played by Fanny Lawren, has been an immigrant in the U.S. for many years. Lost her husband a few years back.… Read More »“XXVisible” Clips – Fanny Lawren as Mother
Clips in “Love”Short Film. Drama. 2020.Directed by Hongwei Wu. A mom and her daughter have some secrets hiding from each other for a good reason, at least that is what they think. Wenyang, played by Fanny Lawren, is hiding her cancer from her daughter.
Clips in “The Rinse Cycle”Short Film. Drama. 2020.Directed by Luna Ubide Holmes. A laundromat robbery gone wrong.. Laundromat Lady, played by Fanny Lawren, is a grumpy and stoic. She doesn’t speak much, but her expressions tell you exactly what she’s thinking.
Clips in “Closure”Short Film. Drama. 2019.Directed by Miah Gomez. A young woman who seeks to find closure for her recent, unexpected breakup, while simultaneously dealing with regret and grief. Dr Brenda, played by Fanny Lawren, is the protagonist’s therapist who advises her through this breakup.
Clips in “A Peacock Dance”Short Film. Drama. 2019.Directed by Emily Eng. The internal struggles of an Asian American girl who breaks away from traditional values in her local Chinese school.. Mrs. Kwon, played by Fanny Lawren, is a Chinese school teacher. She is disappointed with a student who fails to catch up with the class.
Clips in “Fishbone Papers”Short Film. Drama. 2019.Directed by Adam Chhour. A young Chinese American struggles with his parents and himself over culture, identity, and expectations. Mrs. Wu, played by Fanny Lawren, is not a “tiger mom,” but she pressures her son to do well even if it makes her seem antagonistic.
Clips in “Flushing”Short Film. Silent Drama. 2019.Directed by Jasmine Ding. A woman who chooses not to commit suicide because of her child. Liz, played by Fanny Lawren, is a victim of domestic violence. She is almost losing all hope until she sees her child and gets reminded of her role as a mother.