Upcoming Films -- Eric/Jimmy in AmerAsian and Eric/Steve in American Asian (Part 2), both due out on the festival circuit in 2009 & 2010. Wrapping Young Again [AmerAsian3], (due out in 2011) in October 2009, the darkest, yet possibly the most powerful installment of my Trilogy.
Bio -- Born and raised in San Francisco, CA; My first 3 filmmaking efforts of my AmerAsian Trilogy, have been my passion for the past several years; An avid networker and film festival supporter, I actively scout actors, filmmakers, crew, and other artists year-round.
My first inspiration to work behind the camera came while Standing-In for Jackie Chan on Brett Ratner’s Rush Hour 2; There I studied the pair’s tireless energy toward finely detailed perfection; My first inspiration to work in front of the camera came when Cameron Crowe cast me in my debut scene opposite Tom Cruise and Kurt Russell in Vanilla Sky (although I didn't survive the final cut).
I landed various various roles in commercials, film and television, most notably on Jay Leno’s Tonight Show before my former acting instructor, Michelle Danner @ Larry Moss Studios, influenced me to create my own material, turning into an entire feature film Trilogy; All of my work is inspired by my close personal relationships, revolving around my immensely challenging baseball journey.
Back in my playing days, I pitched nationally recognized Lowell High School to our first ever victory at Candlestick Park as a junior. However, I was forced to overcome a serious career threatening rotator cuff injury as a senior; But I walked on to the Dons' outfield at the University of San Francisco as a college freshman, a squad from which 9 of my teammates went on to sign professionally; Due to lack of playing time, I transferred around to play at Pierce College, Long Beach City College, and Cal State Hayward, where I ended up starting in left field and finishing as the Pioneers' second leading hitter.
In between college seasons, I was fortunate enough to try out at third base at recruitment camps for the Seattle Mariners, the Philadelphia Philles, and the Major League Scouting Bureau. After CSUH, I returned to USF to earn my B.A. in Psychology before playing out the rest of my baseball career at catcher for various semi-pro teams around Northern & Southern California; I settled in L.A. to specialize in deep tissue massage therapy, enrolled in acting classes, and found myself catching Hideo Nomo in an international Nike commercial. Soon after, I embarked full-time on my entertainment career.
Music
A m e r A s i a n WEB BANNERS
Movies
Television
My Biggest Interests are in Filmmaking, Networking, Psychology, Sports, Drama, Bi-Raciality & Multi-Culturalism.
Books
Psychology for Screenwriters, Save the Cat (also for Writers)
Heroes
Ichiro, Jackie Robinson, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Michael Jordan, Kobe, Yao Ming
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Roger Lim's Details
Status:
Single
Here for:
Networking, Friends
Orientation:
Straight
Hometown:
San Francisco
Body type:
5' 10" / Athletic
Ethnicity:
Asian
Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
Smoke / Drink:
No / Yes
Children:
Someday
Education:
Grad / professional school
Occupation:
Producer/ Director/ Writer/ Actor
Roger Lim's Schools
Lowell High
San Francisco, CA
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Clubs: Varsity Baseball
University Of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Psychology
Minor: Health Education
Clubs: Men's Div. 1 Baseball
About me: ****************************************************** Young Again (AmerAsian3)
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"A multi-cultural college baseball drama involving Double Identity, Self Deception
& Steroid Abuse"
A m e r A s i a n 3 TRAILER
A m e r A s i a n 3
CAST
Roger Lim as Eric Young
Christopher Sean as Frates
Lori McShane as Jackie
Nico Lombardo as Coach Smaller
John Gearries as Barber
Jon Lucero as Coach Meyers
Cayce Peters as Drew
Scott Roughgarden as Parsons
Steve Hansen as Carlton
A m e r A s i a n 3
SYNOPSIS
American-born Asian graduate student, Eric Young, is lured back to college baseball field one final time, passing himself off as 10 years younger to try out for the Division 2 Volcanos.
Once he makes the cut, Eric, often injured, develops a relationship with his neighbor, Jackie, an aspiring, All-American personal trainer. But when ex-boyfriend Smaller joins the baseball coaching staff, attempting to win Jackie back, Eric finds himself amidst jealousy and suspicion.
As the season progresses, Eric mentors his fellow AmerAsian roommate, Frates, also a backup catcher. Although both sit the bench, they continually prepare for a big mid-season exhibition against a pro team, hoping to garner any attention from the scouts that will show.
However, when competition heats up between the 2 roommates, Frates decides to take his future into his own hands. With confrontations mounting all around, Eric is forced to search deep within, where he realizes just how closely baseball has always mirrored his every choice.
While the Volcanos spiral down toward the worst season in school history, opportunity arises when Barber, the starting catcher, suffers an injury, forcing Head Coach Meyers to choose the backup. Surprisingly, it is Eric who is called upon to start against the professional Stars.
But with Smaller hot on the trail of compromising Eric’s identity, Jackie ultimately discovers that Eric's true enemy is really himself, leaving him to suffer the consequences of a serious psychological dilemma.
A m e r A s i a n 3
FILMMAKERS
Roger Lim Director/Producer
David Doko Cinematographer
Brent Mason Production Designer
A m e r A s i a n 3
STILLS
UnderGrad Sports Med Class
Volcanos Bench
Training Room Test
The Lava Lounge
Tryout Dolly Shot
Eric Gets Checked Out
Volcano Practice Dolly Shot
The Big Brawl
School Spirit
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"A multi-cultural college baseball drama involving Hidden Identities, Lost- Loved-Ones, Banned Substance, Racism, and Redemption"
A m e r i c a n A s i a n TRAILER
A m e r i c a n A s i a n CAST
Roger Lim as Eric/"Steve"
Angel Monroe as Amy Pierce
Andy Hnilo as Danny/"Brian"
Bruce Childs as Tommy
Harry Triplett as Coach Pierce
Tracy Miller as Coach Weiss
Andy Rossi as Christian
Ben Maughan as Chance
Mike Taylor as Joey
Isaiah LaBorde as Curt
Sno E. Blac as Valerie
Sally Monroe as Michelle Pierce
A m e r i c a n A s i a n SYNOPSIS
Attempting to reverse the devastating memories of his late father, Eric, an AmerAsian graduate, assumes an identity to take back one last year of college baseball.
Along with Danny, another graduate using an assumed identity, Eric battles his way onto the team, eying the attention of the professional scouts. But along his journey, he develops an unexpected, yet close connection with head Coach Pierce, a man who still suffers from the heartbreaking loss of his son.
Once Eric’s innocent friendship deepens with Coach Pierce’s neice, Amy, all of his honesty, integrity, and loyalty grow severely compromised. So he distances himself from Amy in an effort to deny his mounting guilt.
As the big Easter Tournament approaches, Eric bonds with his closest rival, Tommy, and establishes himself as a team leader through his relentless work ethic. However, he’s alienated by both Danny and Amy, whose lives begin taking reckless turns.
Already struggling through physical, emotional, and spiritual adversity, Eric winds up on the same field opposite an enemy from his secretive past. Now he is forced to watch Coach Pierce re-live his most tragic loss, or play in a game that threatens to bring his career, and his freedom, to an abrupt end.
A m e r i c a n A s i a n FILMMAKERS
Roger Lim Director/Producer
David Doko Cinematographer
Kerry Moynahan Production Manager
Rene Martin Art Director
Tammy Hunt Makeup & Wardrobe
Chris Wessinger 1st AC
A m e r i c a n A s i a n STILLS
Sports Medicine Class
Brahmas in the Bullpen
Sports Psychology Class
Valerie, Amy, and Chance
Steve's Last Night With Amy
Chance-Danny-Tommy =The Big 3
Team Stretch
The Campus Pub
Brahmas in the Dugout
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"A multi-cultural college relationship drama involving Stolen Identity, Deceit, Jealousy, Manipulation, and Revenge"
A m e r A s i a n TRAILER
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A m e r A s i a n CAST
Roger Lim as Eric/"Jimmy"
Cris Smothers as Monica Donovan
Chris Plummer as Sean
Shannon Gayle as Kimberly
Bobby Dodge as Coach Donovan
Kristin Pesceone as Lara
Jason Lombard as Daryl
Akiko Shima as Eric's Mom
Kara Hyatt as Julie
A m e r A s i a n SYNOPSIS
Eric, an American-born Asian college graduate, must steal a younger student's identity in order to take back the one last year of baseball eligibility that he lost when his dad passed away.
Monica, his Coach's All-American co-ed daughter, must ascertain her own questionable identity in order to come to terms with the years of abuse that she suffered after her mother passed away.
Through cultural, ethical, and generational challenges, Eric and Monica hide their true selves from one another as long as they can. But can he ground her increasingly self- destructive behavior back to reality in order to avoid even further traumatic consequences?
Come by and listen to the new song "Losing Streak" from my record "One and Only Maybe", produced by Michael Eisenstein, available for purchase from my page. Peace. Seth.
Hi there, I haven't talked to you or left a comment on your page or heard from you in a while. I wanted to stop by and say HEEELLLOOOO!!!! and see how you have been.
Wishing you a blessed weekend, may it be filled with much Love
“There are four questions of value in life... What is sacred? Of what is the spirit made? What is worth living for, and what is worth dying for? The answer to each is the same. Only love. ”
"For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it.
For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it.
For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it. "
“I would rather have eyes that cannot see; ears that cannot hear; lips that cannot speak, than a heart that cannot love”
Hey Roger been awhile, saw your trailer on imdb..looks good! Let me know if you are still casting for anything else in the future! Hope all is well with ya! HUGGSSS
Hi Mr. Lim, I am honored that you accepted my request to be your friend. I wanted to surround myself with people I can look up to so I’m pleased to meet you ..
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