The Traveler
Film, Soft Sculptures, Papier Mache, Choreography (2025). Directed by Christina J. Hahn, Shot by Jorenzo Mallari, Starring Mario Zie Chang. Original Score by Dzidzor Amorin
An exploration of an artist’s inner world with theatrical Korean Texan flair. The Traveler is visited by several muses who in turn compete, collude, and inspire the Traveler’s creative process.
Premiered at Aurora's Video Art Night 2025 at the AT&T Discovery District. Official Selection for the 2025 Oak Cliff Film Festival. Official Selection for 2026 Texas Vignette.
Crew
Director: Christina J. Hahn, Cinematographer & Editor: Jorenzo Mallari, Composer: Dzidzor Amorin, Assistant Director: Betty Su, Production Assistant: Benjamin Hong, Set Photographer: Curtis Tran.
Cast
The Traveler: Mario Zie Chang, The Fool: Emi Louise Matsushita, The Bride: Dakari Butler, The Dragon: Leili Arai Tavallaei, The Lion: Shena Pridgett, The Smoking Tiger: Christina J. Hahn
Image to Right: Courtesy of Jorenzo Mallari