Freda Foh Shen

Coastlines -- An ex-con returns home after being released from prison only to find how much his life and family have changed. This psychological drama was directed by Victor Nunez and stars Timothy Olyphant and Josh Lucas.

The Ladykillers -- An eccentric Southern professor and his crew pose as a band in order to rob a casino, all under the nose of his unsuspecting landlord.

Sonny Mann, (Timothy Olyphant), an ex-con returning home from prison, creates a new dynamic for both friends and enemies with his arrival. The local power broker, Fred Vance (William Forsythe), wants Sonny back into his shady world. Sonny only wants money due, as his long suppressed desire for Ann (Sarah Wynter), now married to his best friend and local sheriff Dave Lockhart (Josh Brolin), puts at risk life's delicate balance of family and community. Passion and revenge threaten to overtake all as Sonny's anger careens dangerously out of control, leading to an explosive confrontation, and finally to a surprising resolution. Director, Victor Nunez (Ruby In Paradise, Ulee's Gold) maintains his striking visual style, detailed character study, and uncanny ability to garner the bravest performances from the most promising contemporary actors in IFC's indie drama.

Three Chinese-American sisters from New York try to reconcile their loves and lives in this smart family comedy which won Best Picture at the Tribeca Film Festival. After their recently retired father Ed (Tzi Ma) suddenly disappears, sisters Samantha (Jacqueline Kim), Julie (Elaine Kao), and Katie (Kathy Shao-Lin Lee) are forced to abandon their hectic and disparate lives to look for him. On their way to finding him - and themselves - Samantha courts infidelity, Julie falls for another woman, and Katie flirts with expulsion. "Red Doors" has captivated audiences, festival jurors, and film critics alike while also winning awards at CineVegas and Outfest. Funny and moving, absurd and painfully real, "Red Doors" provides a unique view of the modern American family.