Squared: Ask questions to win prizes!

This contest is simple, just watch the trailer video which is only about one minute long. Then ask questions you want to ask the director of this movie. If your question is chosen, we will ask the director your question and will get it featured in the next AarinSecret magazine!

Trailer video: CLICK HERE

What to do:
1) Click on the link above to watch the trailer video.
2) Post 1 to 3 questions only in this thread.
- Questions must be related to the movie.
- Questions is for the director of the movie to answer, not for the actors. But you can ask the director regarding the actors if you wish.
NOTE: Just post once for your entry. If you need to change something, just edit it until the due date. I will only close and check all questions after the due date. If your question is the same or almost similar to another person's question, I will see which one comes first according to Post order (if not edited) or Edit time (if edited).

Prizes:
- If your question is chosen, whether it's one or all questions... you will win ONE Event Card of your choice from the iShop.
- All participants will get 100000 points.

DUE DATE: 7th December 2013

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Thank you for the contest.

1: What do you hope people will take away after watching the film?
2: Do you believe that the film is based on common misunderstandings in the gay community? (Or just on the possible romantic comedy that would occur from such a situation? )
3: What was your favorite location when filming and why?

1. What is your most favourite scene in this movie?
2. How does the movie title "Squared" came about?
3. Since you are addressing the stereotype of "Asian can't top", is there a huge possibility for the Asian male in your film to top?

1. What compelled you to direct this movie?
2. What came to your vision when you're presented with the script the first time?
3. Is there some scenes in the movie's final edited version that you felt you would've done differently? If there is, why?

1. What misconceptions do you hope to address with your movie and do you think you've succeeded in addressing them?
2. What challenges did you face in directing this film?

1. In one word, what is this film about?
2. What was the most difficult part on filming the film?
3. Do you have any other future movies or videos that you are working on?

1.Is your main concern to clear the stereotypes that the society holds, especially on the fact that society would disrespect the ones who bottoms and degrade them?
2.What inspire you to bring up this particular topic and why?
3.Was it very difficult to find actors needed for this short film and what quality were you looking for during the search?

1. What make you choose the casting that you did, did you already decide on with race they were going to be?
2. Did you know the location you wanted to do before hand? Or was it just spur of the moment?
3. what reaction would you hope to get from the people that are watching?

I watched the trailer a few times :hahaha: that was pretty intriguing/funny... XD

1. Do you think more guys or girls are going to be the audience for this film?
2. Do you identify with any particular character, or a mix of characters? How so?
3. Does the filming crew get hard-ons while filming? Seriously. Honestly. Tell me.

:kaede:

Thanks for the contest!

This looks like a cool movie! I'd love to see it once it's released.

1. Why did you decide to make a comedy film, rather than a serious one?
2. Are you gay yourself, or are you straight and are sympathetic to the cause of gay rights, directing this to promote more understanding of gay couples?
3. If you are gay yourself, have you experienced this situation first hand?

My turn. :badgrin:

1. What is your objective(s) in filming this movie?
2. Do you have high expectations for this movie?
3. When did you start getting into films?

P.S. The trailer was really funny. :XD:

1. Is there any inspiration that motivated you to film this movie?
2. What are the common problems you have when you film this kind of movie? Will that bother you once this film is released?

1. as it seems, you don't like to be labeled as the cute (bottom) asian guy, then as what do you want yourself to be referred to?
2. don't you think that the prejudice of asians being small and skinny (which is often the case) just adds fuel to the fire?
3. do you think the misunderstanding of the asian guy being bottom will be ever cleared?

1. aren't you afraid of being labeled as a gay-only movie's maker?
2. do you think that the type of films you make could be considered as art or mere entertainment?

1. Did you have a certain type of body you were looking for from the start when you were doing auditions for the roles or did you already have those men picked out and asked them to play the parts?

2. Have you heard stories from others about this type of situation in gay relationships or is this based off personal experience and you wanted to make a film out of it?

3. Is there a true purpose to this film, as in addressing possible gay relationship issues or is this a plot you've felt like making for the heck of it?

1. Who did you have more in mind when you made this movie - a homosexual male audience or a female audience of yaoi fangirls?

2. The movie shows a mixed race couple. Was this important for you or is this just coincidence?

3. What are some top vs. bottom cliches you use in this movie and what do you think is true about them?

Adding to watch list! :maikka:

1. Were/Are you prepared for the public backlash from directing a homosexual couple movie?
2. Does this film connect at all to your own life experiences?
3. Were these actors your first choice or did you have others in mind?

Cool contest! Always wanted to be part of a questionare. :lol:

1) Stereotypes aside, how do you think gays should determine who should top/bottom?
2) Is there any deep meaning to the title "Squared"?

1) was the film planned to be comedy or was it going to be serious at the beginning?
2) is there a reason/flash point why you did the movie right NOW? (because it seems the gay topic gets more popular these days)
3) why the top/bottom theme?

I'm really looking forward to the movie, I like the Top/Bottom problem in stories :lol:

Want to see it completed
1 what inspired this movie or story
2 what is the real reason you decide to do this kind of film
3 congratulations in your work but are you feeling that his is going to be a huge hit among your followers

LOL I just realized I put due date as 7th Dec 2014 instead of 2013!! So sorry~ Corrected!~

Trailer seemed interesting, so here's my questions :D

1-What was the purpose of the banana?
2- Was the references they did towards who's bottom and top have any relation with what actually happens when two people from different countries meet or was that pure imagination?

so funny LOL..

1. Did you face any difficulties before and while you are filming this movie? (actors, location,etc)
2. Was there any scene that you really wanted to include into the movie but couldn't due to extenuating circumstances?
3. "Who gets to top?" is this a frequent problem faced by gay couples? How about taking turns?

thxs for the contest cant wait to see the final release.

Alright, thank you all for participating!

The magazine team has picked the questions to ask the director. We'll send it to him directly.
I understand that some questions are very similar or close, so we have decided based on the team's decision.
Here are the winners:

lateChoco
How does the movie title "Squared" came about?

s0ubibeloved
What came to your vision when you're presented with the script the first time?

peilicanhelican
What challenges did you face in directing this film?

lynixe
Is your main concern to clear the stereotypes that the society holds, especially on the fact that society would disrespect the ones who bottoms and degrade them?

Lysian
What reaction would you hope to get from the people that are watching?

AlexiaLee
Do you think that the type of films you make could be considered as art or mere entertainment?

teshuchuan
Stereotypes aside, how do you think gays should determine who should top/bottom?

TifaKira
Was there any scene that you really wanted to include into the movie but couldn't due to extenuating circumstances?

Sending the PM and points now!~