Short films directed and/or edited by Nick Vaky
說謊也沒關係 It’s Perfectly Ok to Lie
Trailer for It’s Perfectly Ok to Lie ｜A Serendipity Films 綺影映畫 Production ｜Taiwan | 2023 | Color | 15min | 編導 Written & Directed By I Hui Liu | 剪接師 Editor 韋齊修 Nick Vaky
The day when her long-gone father suddenly reappears, Hui and her sister spent the happiest hours with him. However, when Father announces that all of them are setting off on an abroad journey, Hui knows she’s forced to reveal the truth about her father’s mental illness.
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVALS (2023) – Official Selection
GIFFONI FILM FESTIVAL (2023) – Official Selection
塑膠情人NATASHA
Trailer for Natasha ｜A Serendipity Films 綺影映畫 Production ｜Taiwan | 2022 | Color | 22min | 編導 Written & Directed By 馬慧妍 Galilee Ma | 剪接師 Editor 韋齊修 Nick Vaky
A mysterious woman kidnaps a sex doll, Natasha, from a brothel. They embark on a journey full of difficulties. She has no choice but to finish this mission, no matter what it takes.
KAOSHIUNG FILM FESTIVAL (2022) – Official Selection
OSAKA ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL (2023) – Official Selection
MACAO FILMS & VIDEOS PANORAMA (2023) – Audience Choice Winner, Youth Jury Award Winner
Dark Landscape 畫話
Trailer for Dark Landscape | A Mint Volcano Production | Taiwan | 2022 | Color | 9min | Written, Directed, & Edited By 韋齊修 Nick Vaky
A spurned lover stalks women through a supernatural painting that allows travel between dreams.
Deadly Live Stream 致命直播
A Mint Volcano Production | Taiwan | 2021 | Color | 4min | Written, Directed, & Edited By 韋齊修 Nick Vaky
Deadly Live Stream 致命直播 illustrates how an internet personality can easily spread false information, especially if they have built up the trust and confidence of an audience through their charisma and likability.
TAIWAN NATIONAL SECURITY FILM FESTIVAL (2021) 國家安全拍出影響力 – Honorable Mention Winner 國安微電影得獎影片
Effects 影響
A Mint Volcano Production | Taiwan | 2020 | Color | 9min | Written, Directed, & Edited By 韋齊修 Nick Vaky
Short film about dealing with the loss of a friend. Ming Kai relives moments with his best friend Bo Xuan and has a conversation that changes his outlook on how he deals with life.
Everything Rises
A Mint Volcano Production | Taiwan | 2019 | Color | 5.30min | Written, Directed, & Edited By 韋齊修 Nick Vaky
One woman moves forward the other moves back. Her struggle to fit in takes her to dark places.
FILMAPALOOZA (2020) – Best Choreography Winner, Selected for a special screening at the CANNES short film corner
TAIPEI 48HR FILM PROJECT (2019) – Best Picture Winner, Best Cinematography Winner, Best Director Nominee
Arhat’s Arcade 羅漢機
A Mint Volcano Production | Taiwan | 2020 | Color | 4min | Written, Directed, & Edited By 韋齊修 Nick Vaky
The video game in Arhat’s Arcade draws in everyone who sees it. But are you up to the challenges and the levels it contains?
JING SHAN CLASSIC, CULTURAL & CREATIVE ARTS VIDEO AWARD (2020) – Award Finalist
Holding a Spark
A Mint Volcano Production | Taiwan | 2020 | Color | 2min | Directed & Edited By 韋齊修 Nick Vaky | Written by Jenny Chiu
A short film shot on an iPhone about pursuing art and breaking through the mental blocks that stop you from creating art.
Good Morning 早安，親愛的
Taiwan | 2015 | Color | 5min | Written, Directed, & Edited By 韋齊修 Nick Vaky
It’s a nice enough house, but Nina doesn’t belong here.
KALEIDOSCOPE LGBT FILM FESTIVAL (2015) – Official Selection
HELP 救命
Taiwan | 2014 | Color | 2.30min | Written, Directed, & Edited By 韋齊修 Nick Vaky
Sometimes it’s dangerous to always be looking at your phone.
有時候一直看手機會很危險.
Hell is Where My Friends Are – 我的朋友都在地獄
Taiwan | 2015 | Color | 7min | Written, Directed, & Edited By 韋齊修 Nick Vaky
A mischievous child travels to hell.
URBAN NOMAD FILM FESTIVAL (2015) – Official Selection
ANTI-HERO PRODUCTION GENRE FEST (2015) – Official Selection
CORTO IMOLA FILM FESTIVAL (2014) – Official Selection
Midnight Snack 宵夜
Taiwan | 2013 | Color | 6.30min | Written, Directed, & Edited By 韋齊修 Nick Vaky
She wants a midnight snack and you’re on the menu.
CRYPTICON SEATTLE (2014) – Official Selection
ANOTHER HOLE IN THE HEAD GENRE FESTIVAL (2013) – Official Selection
慾見 The Window of Desire
Taiwan | 2009 | B+W and Color | 14min | Written and Directed by 黃靖閔 Kassey Huang | Edited By 韋齊修 Nick Vaky
The reflections of the past liberate an adult’s thinking on her sexual being.
TIDF台灣國際紀錄片影展✕真實的呢喃 : 1990s以降的女性私電影 (2022) – Official Selection
KYOTO NORMAL SCREEN QUEER VISIONS (2021) – Official Selection
FESTIVAL DES CINÉMAS DIFFÉRENTS ET EXPÉRIMENTAUX DE PARIS (2019) – Official Selection
紐約-台灣酷兒學生影展 (2014) – Official Selection
SAGA STOCKHOLM INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL (2014) – Official Selection
幸福萬花同 – 同志系列影展 (2013) – Official Selection
MOCA 台北當代藝術館 – 秋樂節 (2012) – Official Selection
PHOTO TAIPEI 台北攝影與數位影像藝術博覽會 (2010) – Official Selection
EX!T Taiwan 台灣國際實驗媒體藝術展 (2010) – Official Selection
台灣城市遊牧影展 (2010) – Official Selection
台灣國際女性影展 (2009) – Official Selection
台灣國際學生金獅獎競賽片 (2009) – Official Selection
CRUSH
United States | 2007 | Color | 4min | Written, Directed, & Edited By 韋齊修 Nick Vaky
Just a little crush. When party gets out of control, no one can stop it. A short filmed on 16mm.
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