Our Team
Writer/Director - Marie Ee
Writer/Director - Marie Ee
Writer/Director - Marie Ee
Marie Ee is a writer-director based in Long Beach, California. Despite leaving the Singaporean jungle, they still seek to understand Southeast Asia. Previous works include the poetry collection Inheritance: An Anthology and the original stage production Every Singaporean Daughter. Rasa Sayang is Marie’s debut film.
Producer - Tishna Lodi
Writer/Director - Marie Ee
Writer/Director - Marie Ee
Tishna Lodi is the founder of Little Pine Films, a production company that highlights unusual stories told by people of color. She is also a freelance Producer with industry experience on both the East and West Coast, and a 2021 mentee of The Salon Mentorship Program. Her short film Bubbles was completed in 2023.
1st AD - Evan Coniglio
Writer/Director - Marie Ee
Director of Photography - Ian Finneran
Evan Coniglio is a seasoned 1st Assistant Director (1st AD) located in Los Angeles, CA. With a diverse portfolio, he excels in managing various projects ranging from feature films and shorts to commercials and fashion campaigns. Beyond his work in the film industry, Evan is a talented musician, boasting credits alongside legends such as Quincy Jones, Burt Bacharach, Paula Cole, and Johnny A.
Director of Photography - Ian Finneran
Director of Photography - Ian Finneran
Director of Photography - Ian Finneran
Ian Finneran was born and raised in Norman, Oklahoma. He fell in love with the visual arts from a young age where he began creating short form documentaries in high school. His early career in filmmaking began in Oklahoma where he worked as an assistant camera for 5 years honing his understanding of the filmmaking process. He now resides
Ian Finneran was born and raised in Norman, Oklahoma. He fell in love with the visual arts from a young age where he began creating short form documentaries in high school. His early career in filmmaking began in Oklahoma where he worked as an assistant camera for 5 years honing his understanding of the filmmaking process. He now resides in Los Angeles where he began his journey as a cinematographer in 2019. His greatest joy in filmmaking is telling a story with the hope that it positively impacts the viewer.
Production Designer - Cassandra Sim
Director of Photography - Ian Finneran
Production Designer - Cassandra Sim
Cassandra is the production designer for Rasa Sayang, and has worked on various film projects.
Sound - Jeremy Eisener
Director of Photography - Ian Finneran
Production Designer - Cassandra Sim
Jeremy Eisener is sound designer, director, and producer based in Los Angeles. His previous sound credits include work such as Sound of Metal (2019), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) and Dexter: New Blood (2021).
Ist AC - Odis Johnson
Production Assistant - Elsa Ames
Key Grip - Nate Wilson
Odis is a filmmaker based in Los Angeles.
Key Grip - Nate Wilson
Production Assistant - Elsa Ames
Key Grip - Nate Wilson
Nate is the key grip for Rasa Sayang, and has worked on various film projects.
Production Assistant - Elsa Ames
Production Assistant - Elsa Ames
Production Assistant - Elsa Ames
Elsa is an actress, director, and producer based in Los Angeles. She also specializes in stunt choreography.
Our Cast
Simone Liu as MEI
Athena Zecha as LINA
Athena Zecha as LINA
Simone (she/her) is an actress and student, graduating from USC in May 2024. Rasa Sayang was Simone's first screen role in her acting career. She is based in Los Angeles, and can often be seen acting alongside her identical twin sister, Celeste.
Athena Zecha as LINA
Athena Zecha as LINA
Athena Zecha as LINA
Athena is a Singaporean multi-hyphenate creative based in Los Angeles, California. After high school, she moved to the United States to study theatre, and has since worked on multiple film and commercial projects. When not on set, you can catch her at a dance class, at the gym, watching a show or trying out the newest brunch spot in LA!
Ember Ho as J
Athena Zecha as LINA
Ember Ho as J
Ember is an actress based in Los Angeles. Her art forms also include Visual Arts, Creative Writing, and Street Fashion Modeling.
Our Post-Production Team
Editor - Ann Nguyen
Music - Vincent Harris
Music - Angelina Park
Ann is an editor, director and producer based in Los Angeles. She graduated from USC with a degree in Film and Television Production. She currently works at YZ Productions.
Music - Angelina Park
Music - Vincent Harris
Music - Angelina Park
Angelina is currently a music team producer at PlayStation Studios (God of War Ragnarök, amongst others). She has previously been in various music & audio production roles for projects spanning from films to video games, and has worked at Ubisoft (Rocksmith+), Sparks & Shadows (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Outlander, The Walking Dead), and Unlock Audio.
Music - Vincent Harris
Music - Vincent Harris
Title Artist - Lawrence Castro
Vincent worked on the music for Rasa Sayang alongside Angelina. He has worked on various film projects.
Title Artist - Lawrence Castro
Motion Graphics - Angelica Baini
Title Artist - Lawrence Castro
Lawrence is the Title Artist for Rasa Sayang, and is based in Los Angeles.
Motion Graphics - Angelica Baini
Motion Graphics - Angelica Baini
Motion Graphics - Angelica Baini
Angelica is based in Los Angeles, and was raised in Miami. She is a multidisciplinary creative with design experience in media, lifestyle, tech, and gaming. She is also the Associate Art Director at We Are Royale.
Colorist - Ethan Denning
Motion Graphics - Angelica Baini
Motion Graphics - Angelica Baini
Ethan J. Denning is a Los Angeles-based cinematographer working in both narrative as well as documentary filmmaking. After directing for his sports broadcasting club in high school, he majored in Film & TV Production at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. In 2022, Ethan was nominated by the American Society of Cinematographers for the Haskell Wexler Documentary Award for the short film Damascus.