April 21, 2024
“Wholehearted: Behind Mak Fai's Lunar New Year Day” Directed and Produced by Miguel Laureano with members of Mak Fai Kung Fu Dragon and Lion Dance Association. I assisted as “Wholehearted” follows Seattle’s premiere lion dance group during their busiest day in the lunar new year season. The heartbeat of the lion, the fast-paced tempos of the day, the distance traveled, a lot happens behind the scenes to pull off spectacular shows across the Greater Seattle region. Welcoming their 50th Anniversary as an association, watch as members of Mak Fai work, problem-solve, support, and overcome challenges together, going the extra mile to celebrate the year of the Dragon.
January 5, 2024
香港醒獅交流之旅 - A Vlog capturing the international friendships formed through the passion of lion dancing. Mak Fai travels to Hong Kong, gathering more lion dance experience and making friendships abroad! Thank you Fiery Dragon Lion Sports Association (香港弘德龍獅體育會), Hong Kong Ngai Yung Dragon and Lion Dance Association (香港毅勇龍獅團), Hong Kong Tam Pui Yuen Dragon and Lion Dance Association (香港譚沛圓龍獅總會), and Keung's Dragon Lion Dance Team (香港姜氏金龍醒獅團). Additional thanks to Yu Ho’s Paper Craft Shop (福興隆豪記扎作) and Kobe Chinese Lion Dance Team (日本神戶華僑總會舞獅隊).
November 27, 2023
From Hong Kong to Seattle, forever spreading the culture. An International Collaboration video with @dragonmade8, thank you for the drip. Go check them out and support our overseas brother. 福如東海 https://dragonmade8.com/ Production: @mxtvisuals @eckel.tech, Models: @royaltan @j_nguyen28 @ji_kim_lau @wasabi_punk @haneckelberg, Representing: @makfaikungfu @seattlekungfuclub @dragonmade8
July 17, 2023
Completing my Masters at UW, I take a moment to finally reflect on my academic and artistic career thus far. I open myself up to my closest supporters and give thanks to the community that raised me. Looking ahead to new challenges and opportunities ahead.
March 24, 2023
Thank you University of Washington Libraries for the honor of being a UW Libraries Champion.
On this Husky Giving Day, I encourage you to join me in supporting UW Libraries to help provide students with the resources they need to achieve their full potential. Your generosity will enable UW Libraries to continue to provide the vital services and resources that have a profound impact on students like myself.
Make your donation here!
February 15, 2023
"Where every inhale carries the weight of our training,
And every exhale is informed by the love for our craft."
And every exhale is informed by the love for our craft."
Today marks the official release of the Bruce Lee Kit for the Seattle Sounders FC. I had the amazing opportunity to demonstrate my school's martial arts (Choy Lee Fut), to contribute in writing and voice over for the entire video, and to represent the philosophy of the Dragon. Thank you Hans Steele and the marketing team at Sounders FC. Thank you to our amazing neighborhood, Chinatown. Thank you Mak Fai Kung Fu Dragon & Lion Dance Association and the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience. And thank you friends, colleagues, fam, for continually supporting our culture, our ancestors, our heritage. Video below.
January - February 2023
I had many opportunities in public speaking, representing both Mak Fai and the Wing Luke Museum, in a Lunar New Year season where representation, cultural strength, and determination were at the forefront.
Not embedded - Seattle Kraken, What is Lunar New Year?
May 23, 2023, The 44th Annual Telly Awards,
Gold Telly Winner in Sports,
Silver Telly Winner in Arts & Cultural,
Bronze Telly Winner in Lifestyle,
Bronze Telly Winner in Student
February 23, 2023, Seattle Asian American Film Festival
- Nominee: Cinemetropolis Award (WA State Filmmaker)
- Nominee: Best Overall Short
December 1, 2022, Asian Film Festival, Los Angeles Hollywood
- Official Selection
- Winner: Best Sports Documentary Short Film
- Nominee: Seattle Filmmaker Award
September 29, 2022, NW Asian Weekly
September 21, 2022, LA Student Film Festival
- Official Selection
August 21, 2022, Seattle Film Summit
- Official Selection
July 30, 2022, Fentress Student Film Fest
- Winner: Best Director, College Student
July 29, 2022, Mixed Asian Media Fest
- Official Selection
April 30, 2022, Huntington Beach Cultural Cinema Showcase
- Screened on Huntington Beach TV (channel 3) from May 9 - 31.
August 12, 2022
Tuesday, September 6, 2022, will mark the official debut of Bruce Lee Ascending (飛小龍), as a permanent art installation at the Odegaard Undergraduate Library. A limited number of non-UW tickets are available. For non-UW people interested in viewing Bruce Lee Ascending, please register at https://forms.gle/LsVeAgrGbo886dbp8 or contact Dylan Hartano at hdylan1@uw.edu. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: SEPTEMBER 3, 2022.
November 4, 2021
Ready to accomplish my personal and professional goals, several "Community Network" stars reach out to my right arm. This is My Community Network visual for Communication Leadership master's program, 501 course. Community and representation are important aspects to me. Thank you family, friends, classmates, colleagues, and so many more... With their support, I go beyond and plus ultra for them.
February 12, 2021
Happy Lunar New Year!
Year of the Ox. This is a design I made, check out the Ox's hooves! Keep your eyes out for "2021 Year of the Ox" tote bags, too 🤭
Wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2021! 🧧🧧🧧
-E.T.
Year of the Ox. This is a design I made, check out the Ox's hooves! Keep your eyes out for "2021 Year of the Ox" tote bags, too 🤭
Wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2021! 🧧🧧🧧
-E.T.
January 9, 2021
LET'S GO!
May 7, 2020
Y'all really keep pushing me, AND I APPRECIATE IT 😡😤😤 We ain't even in our FINAL FORM.
Social media is really the best way for us to stay in touch right now. Thank you for allowing me to express and share my art with you.
February 2, 2020
Come see my work at Odegaard Undergraduate Library!
January 25, 2020
Looking forward to a year of renewal & peace in the year of the rat. Thank you for your support!
December 25, 2019
Stay warm y'all.
December 3, 2019
300!? Y'all are awesome. I've got more content on the way.
November 26, 2019
Thank you all so much! Still a lot more ahead, please stay tuned.
