Happy Rolls

In the midst of wanting to fit in, a young girl struggles to understand her own cultural roots.
This film is in English and Vietnamese--includes English subtitles.

  • Ashlee Devine
    Director
  • Thanh Ngo
    Writer
  • Samanna Trinh
    Producer
  • Garrett Delcoure
    Producer
  • Lily Huynh
    Key Cast
    "Jenny"
  • Annie Nguyen
    Key Cast
    "Thuy"
  • Natalie Cooper
    First Assistant Director
  • Richard Kroening
    Camera Operator
  • Nicole Calloway
    Camera Utilities
  • Nick Deverian
    Gaffer
  • Tanner Kuhn
    Key Grip
  • Michael Deschaine
    Swing
  • Ethan Lee
    Sound Mixer
  • Katie Nguyenhoag
    Composer
  • Katie Nguyenhoag
    Production Design
  • Kristy Morales
    Art Director
  • Gabby Marroquin
    Wardrobe
  • Tatyana Monarez
    Set Dresser
  • Casey Partridge
    Editor/DIT
  • Javier Covarrubias
    Sound Editor
  • Sidney Campos
    Script Supervisor
  • Nick Deverian
    Colorist
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Family
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 18, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    800 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Vietnamese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Saddleback College
  • SoCal Film Awards 2021
    Huntington Beach, CA
    United States
    Finalist in Short Film Category
  • Saddleback College Film and Media Arts Festival
    Mission Viejo, CA
    United States
    April 16, 2021
    Online
    Best Performance, Best Screenplay & Best Narrative over 3 minutes
  • Serbest International Film Festival (SIFF)
    Seattle, Washington
    United States
    September 23, 2021
    Semi-Finalist
  • Dallas Shorts
    Dallas, Texas
    United States
    April 5, 2022
    Online
    Semi-Finalist
Director Biography - Ashlee Devine

Ashlee Devine is a filmmaker based in Southern Orange County. She is currently a student at Cal State University, Northridge, and is set to graduate in 2022. Devine directed this short film, Happy Rolls, in 2019. This is her first debut as a director. She aspires to tell universal stories of unity and hope. Devine also enjoys reading and people-watching in her free time.

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Director Statement

I strive to create images and feelings of hope and happiness in all of my work. I truly hope that my work here creates that for all viewers.