A Short Film by Arnold Chun
Inspired by a true story.
Introducing Children of War: The Team
Arnold Chun / DIRECTOR
20 years working in the Entertainment Business. Has worked with numerous Hollywood A-list directors on various Film/TV/Commercial projects. Nominated for the Melvin Van Peebles award. Has appeared in numerous Emmy/Golden Globe winning episodic series and feature films. Graduate of UC Irvine, East Asian/European History. He has directed 5 short films and 1 feature film. All projects have spanned the world and played in various film festivals winning numerous awards.
Arnold is from Los Angeles and lives in Torrance with his wife and 3 children. He is passionate about telling the stories of Asian-Americans and inspiring others to keep the legacy moving forward.
Arnold Chun / DIRECTOR
20 years working in the Entertainment Business. Has worked with numerous Hollywood A-list directors on various Film/TV/Commercial projects. Nominated for the Melvin Van Peebles award. Has appeared in numerous Emmy/Golden Globe winning episodic series and feature films. Graduate of UC Irvine, East Asian/European History. He has directed 5 short films and 1 feature film. All projects have spanned the world and played in various film festivals winning numerous awards.
Arnold is from Los Angeles and lives in Torrance with his wife and 3 children. He is passionate about telling the stories of Asian-Americans and inspiring others to keep the legacy moving forward.
Tony Eldridge / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Tony Eldridge is a Los Angeles based film and television producer. He developed and is a producer of The Equalizer feature film starring Denzel Washington for Sony Pictures (2014) and the sequels, The Equalizer 2 (2018) and The Equalizer 3 (2023). All three opened at #1 and were box office hits earning $600 million world-wide. His current projects include the feature film War Magician starring Benedict Cumberbatch with Colin Trevorrow to direct for Studio Canal. He has developed projects at ABC Television, HBO, Paramount, eOne, Sony Television and TF1. His production company currently manages or controls the media rights to a number of literary properties including works by five New York Times bestselling authors.
Amy Ahn / PRODUCER
Amy is an independent producer. Having grown up in a small town, she became and avid reader and engrossed herself in literature and films of all genres from all over the world but she never thought or dreamed she would ever work in the entertainment industry. In college, she studied commercial photography, providing a strong visual sense of storytelling.
Her well-rounded view and experience comes from having worked at major entertainment companies such as DreamWorks, William Morris Endeavor and Dick Clark Productions which spans over 15 years of her life. In 2016, she took a leap of faith by marrying her past experience and passion to pursue a career in producing tv and film. She received her first credit as an Associate Producer on the HBO weekly digital series following each episode of “Game of Thrones”. She then went on to be a Co-Producer on her first feature film, “The Eagle and the Albatross” directed by Angela Shelton (“Tumbleweeds”), currently playing on Amazon Prime. She went on to co-produce “Tiger Mom” with WME colleague Shaun Reddick (“Get Out”, “BlacKkKlansman”).
She considers herself truly both a visual artist and visionary businesswoman. Her passion is to tell stories about ordinary people who do extraordinary things.
Amy Ahn / PRODUCER
Amy is an independent producer. Having grown up in a small town, she became and avid reader and engrossed herself in literature and films of all genres from all over the world but she never thought or dreamed she would ever work in the entertainment industry. In college, she studied commercial photography, providing a strong visual sense of storytelling.
Her well-rounded view and experience comes from having worked at major entertainment companies such as DreamWorks, William Morris Endeavor and Dick Clark Productions which spans over 15 years of her life. In 2016, she took a leap of faith by marrying her past experience and passion to pursue a career in producing tv and film. She received her first credit as an Associate Producer on the HBO weekly digital series following each episode of “Game of Thrones”. She then went on to be a Co-Producer on her first feature film, “The Eagle and the Albatross” directed by Angela Shelton (“Tumbleweeds”), currently playing on Amazon Prime. She went on to co-produce “Tiger Mom” with WME colleague Shaun Reddick (“Get Out”, “BlacKkKlansman”).
She considers herself truly both a visual artist and visionary businesswoman. Her passion is to tell stories about ordinary people who do extraordinary things.
Young Woo Suh / PRODUCER
Young is a California-raised, Seoul-based film and television producer. He has been instrumental in expanding the global reach of Korean dramas and films, facilitating overseas shoots such as Escape from Mogadishu, which involved over 70 days of filming in Morocco. His ability to maximize production budgets and manage complex international logistics reflects his expertise as a producer.
With unique experiences in both the U.S. and South Korea, Young has become the go-to service producer for American productions, including Past Lives (nominated for Oscar 2024) where he served as the main service provider and line producer.
Currently living in Seoul with his wife and two children, Young remains deeply passionate about filmmaking and storytelling.
Alejandro Lalinde / CINEMATOGRAPHER
Born in San Jose, Costa Rica, Alejandro was raised in North Carolina after immigrating to the United States in 1985. His fascination with black and white still photography was sparked by a high school educator who introduced him to the works of renowned photographers such as Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Edward Weston. This initial interest in still photography spurred Alejandro's exploration of the art and technicalities of motion picture cinema.
Alejandro's portfolio has been showcased in the new LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal (Moment Factory/LAX) as well as in the esteemed American Cinematographer Magazine. In 2019, his film "Slipping Into Darkness" clinched the esteemed Best Film award at the Official Latino Film and Arts Festival, securing placement across all MAX/HBO platforms.
Alejandro’s recent notable achievement includes his selection as a 2023 finalist in the Commercial Directors Diversity Program (CDDP). A collaborative initiative stemming from negotiations between the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) and the Directors Guild of America (DGA). Alejandro's creative vision is centered around the narrative form, artfully illuminating the subtleties of characters and stories through masterful control of light, shadow, and frami
Alejandro Lalinde / CINEMATOGRAPHER
Born in San Jose, Costa Rica, Alejandro was raised in North Carolina after immigrating to the United States in 1985. His fascination with black and white still photography was sparked by a high school educator who introduced him to the works of renowned photographers such as Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Edward Weston. This initial interest in still photography spurred Alejandro's exploration of the art and technicalities of motion picture cinema.
Alejandro's portfolio has been showcased in the new LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal (Moment Factory/LAX) as well as in the esteemed American Cinematographer Magazine. In 2019, his film "Slipping Into Darkness" clinched the esteemed Best Film award at the Official Latino Film and Arts Festival, securing placement across all MAX/HBO platforms.
Alejandro’s recent notable achievement includes his selection as a 2023 finalist in the Commercial Directors Diversity Program (CDDP). A collaborative initiative stemming from negotiations between the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) and the Directors Guild of America (DGA). Alejandro's creative vision is centered around the narrative form, artfully illuminating the subtleties of characters and stories through masterful control of light, shadow, and frami
