Barrier Device

Barrier Device
Directed byGrace Lee
Written byGrace Lee
Produced by
  • Caroline Libresco
  • Rosie Wong
Starring
CinematographyPatricia Lee
Edited byGrace Lee
Music by
  • Billy Cote
  • Mary Lorson
Release date
Running time
26 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

"Barrier Device" is a 2002 short film written and directed by Grace Lee. It stars Sandra Oh as a sex researcher and Suzy Nakamura as a subject. It won four awards, including the silver medal at the 29th Student Academy Awards.

Plot

Researcher Audrey conducts a study on female condoms. In the course of her work, she discovers that Serena, one of her subjects, is romantically involved with her ex-fiancé. Torn between professional integrity and curiosity, Audrey attempts to learn more about Serena's life without compromising her work.

Cast

Production

Barrier Device was Grace Lee's master's thesis at UCLA. Lee directly asked Oh to appear in her film.

Release

Barrier Device premiered at the 2002 CAAMFest.

Reception

Awards

YearOrganizationAwardRecipientResultRef
2002Student Academy AwardsSilver medalGrace LeeWon
2002Urbanworld Film FestivalGrand Jury PrizeGrace LeeWon
2002Palm Springs International Film FestivalBest Short over 15 MinutesGrace LeeWon
2002Directors Guild of AmericaBest Asian American FilmGrace LeeWon
2002 San Diego Asian Film Festival Best Narrative Short Barrier Device Won

References

  1. 1 2 Marquez, Mayra (May 5, 2002). "All eyes on Lee". Daily Bruin. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  2. ↑ Ryan, Tim (January 25, 2007). "Slamdance: Interview with "American Zombie"'s Grace Lee". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  3. ↑ "25 NEW FACES OF INDEPENDENT FILM 2002". Filmmaker (Summer 2002). Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  4. ↑ Oei, Lily (August 12, 2002). "Urban fest fetes 'Manito'". Variety. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  5. ↑ Berkshire, Geoff (August 12, 2002). "Palm laurels go to 'Wormhole'". Variety. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  6. ↑ McNary, Dave (October 23, 2002). "DGA honors student helmers". Variety. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  7. ↑ "SDAFF Award Winners | Pacific Arts Movement". pacarts.org. Archived from the original on April 19, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2018.

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