Tag: The Way You Dance
Interview with Dhirendra, Veteran Actor and First Time Canadian Screen Award Nominee
While making my feature The Way You Dance, one of the great pleasures was working with Dhirendra, a Vancouver-based South Asian Canadian actor. A veteran character performer with a career spanning more than four decades since the mid-’80s, he remains remarkably accessible, collaborative, and—above all—an absolute joy on set. In the film, he plays Hanish Patel, the immigrant father of Angel, one of the story’s three central characters. It’s a role he brings to life with quiet depth and authenticity—qualities that reflect his enduring craft. So when I learned he had been nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for his voice performance in Crave’s Superteam Canada, I reached out to him for an interview with CHOPSO. Even after working together, I found myself increasingly fascinated by the arc of his career—and eager to explore the stories behind it.
604 Records Signs Quentin Lee aka Gay Hollywood Dad’s Single “Can’t Stop My Dreams”
Canadian indie heavyweight 604 Records is making noise with a new signing—unveiling the debut single “Can’t Stop My Dreams” from filmmaker-turned-recording artist Quentin Lee, who records under the unmistakable moniker Gay Hollywood Dad. Released in collaboration with Margin Films Ltd., the track marks the first artist signing tied to the soundtrack of Lee’s upcoming feature film The Way You Dance, signaling a bold cross-platform move that blurs the line between indie film and music.
2025 Canadian Screen Award Winner Josette Jorge Joins Quentin Lee’s The Way You Dance & Executive Producer Jennifer Price Sells Lee’s The Unlucky Starring Ludi Lin at TIFF
As the cameras are set to roll on September 22, 2025, in the greater Vancouver and Langley areas, British Columbia (BC), Canada, THE WAY YOU DANCE welcomes 2025 Canadian Screen Award winner Josette Jorge (RUBY AND THE WELL, LAW & ORDER TORONTO: CRIMINAL INTENT, SAINT-PIERRE) as Gloria Garcia-Campanelli, the high school best friend of main protagonist Twinkle Lee, played by accomplished dancer Kyle Toy. THE WAY YOU DANCE also stars celebrated Hollywood veteran Tzi Ma (KUNG FU, MULAN, THE FAREWELL).
The Way You Dance Movie Calling the World for Music Submissions #TheWayYouDance
2024 Canadian Screen Award winning filmmakers Quentin Lee and Cindy Au Yeung warmly invite musicians from around the world to submit hip hop dance tracks for potential synchronization and master licensing placement in the film. While we are unable to offer a licensing fee, selected contributors will receive on-screen credit in the film’s end credits and be featured in related publicity and marketing opportunities.
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