Twinsters - Official Trailer samfuterman 2015-02-26 | THE FILM RELEASES JULY 17!! FULL LIST OF SHOWTIMES!!!goo.gl/Y5o3MUSHOWTIMES & RELEASE DATES BY CITY: New York, NYJuly 17, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-nycLos Angeles, CA July 24, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-laCulver City, CAJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-culvercityBrea, CAJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-breaIrvine, CAJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-irvineSherman Oaks, CAJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-shermanoaksLa Jolla, CAJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-lajollaRedwood City, CAJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-redwoodcityEl Segundo, CAJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-elsegundoLong Beach, CAJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-longbeachFresno, CAJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-fresnoPasadena, CAJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-pasadenaTempe, AZJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-tempeSeattle, WAJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-seattleLas Vegas, NVJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-lasvegasSanta Fe, NMJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-santafeAlbuquerque, NMJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-albuquerqueHarahan, LAJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-harahanGlenview, ILJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-glenviewOklahoma City, OKJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-oklahomacityLeawood, KSJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-leawoodHouston, TXJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-houstonLincolnshire, ILJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-lincolnshireAustin, TXJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-austinWarrenville, ILJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-warrenvilleNashville, TNJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-nashvilleSouth Miami, FLJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-southmiamiSarasota, FLJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-sarasotaPlainville, CTJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-plainvilleWaterville, MEJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-watervilleWinter Park, FLJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-winterparkGrand Rapids, MIJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-grandrapidsCharlotte, NCJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-charlotteBoca Raton, FLJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-bocaratonKnoxville, TNJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-knoxvilleAventura, FLJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-aventuraNewport, KYJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-newportSterling Heights, MIJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-sterlingColumbus, OHJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-columbusBethesda, MDJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-bethesdaJacksonville, FLJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-jacksonvilleAlexandria, VAJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-alexandriaWarrington, PA July 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-warringtonHomestead, PA July 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-homesteadSpokane, WAJuly 31, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-spokaneBoston, MAAugust 7, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-bostonAtlanta, GA August 7, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-atlantaVancouver, WAAugust 14, 2015http://j.mp/twinsters-vancouver#twinsters www.facebook.com/twinstersmovieThis is the official trailer for Twinsters! The documentary will premiere at SXSW on March 15, 2015. Directed By: Samantha Futerman & Ryan MiyamotoIn February 2013, Anaïs Bordier, a French fashion student living in London, stumbled upon a YouTube video featuring Samantha Futerman, an actress in Los Angeles, and was struck by their uncanny resemblance. After discovering they were born on the same day in Busan, Korea and both put up for adoption, Anaïs reached out to Samantha via Facebook. In Twinsters, we follow Samantha and Anaïs’ journey into sisterhood, witnessing everything from their first meeting, to their first trip back to Korea where their separation took place.Twinsters explores the meaning of family and connection through a story that would have been impossible just 10 years ago without the creation of YouTube and Facebook.
Twinsters - 10 Year Anniversary samfuterman 2023-11-21 | It's been 10 years since Anaïs and Samantha shared their first birthday together. To celebrate, they sat down to talk about everything that has happened since then, where they are now and where they hope to be in the future.
From Here samfuterman 2022-08-08 | From Here was developed as a way to cope with the difficult emotions I encountered as a transracial Asian American adoptee throughout the pandemic. "Amidst the rise in anti-asian hate crimes, Jess must face what it means to be a transracial adoptee in America."Written/Directed: Samantha FutermanProducers: Jenna Ushkowitz & Milton LiuDP/Editor: Ryan MiyamotoFor those who resonate and are in need of support:Asian American Mental Healthasianmhc.orgasiansdotherapy.comAdoption Resourcestheparkcenter.org/about-ustheparkcenter.org/adopteenalsoknownas.orgThe Asian American Foundationtaaf.orgAsian Americans Advancing Justiceadvancingjustice-aajc.orgCAUSE (Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment)causeusa.orgSynopsis:Korean American adoptee Jess is stricken with the news of an anti-asian hate crime. Going about her day, she is forced to deal with microaggressions and racist verbal assault. Jess turns to her loving mother for support, but learns that as a transracial adoptee in America, love isn’t always enough. Statement:When I received the news of the Atlanta spa shootings, my heart fell out of my chest. As posts flooded social media about the rise in anti-asian hate crimes I felt the need to stay close with my community, to support, to fight and to mourn those we had lost. However, I was also met with the feeling that I somehow didn’t deserve to mourn. That as a Korean American adoptee with white parents and white siblings, I wasn’t permitted to feel upset or scared. Upon turning to other transracial Asian American adoptees, I found that I wasn’t alone. Many of us were feeling caught between worlds. We grew up not being white enough yet not asian enough. And now, we were only enough for one thing: to be hated. This film incorporates actual conversations and encounters of racism that either I or loved ones have personally experienced. I hope that this film will spark conversations and raise awareness about the Asian American experience and specifically the complexities of being a transracial Asian American adoptee.
DANCE SHARKEY & QUARANTINA samfuterman 2020-04-06 | Hope this makes you laugh. This is what we do on Sundays in quarantine. Learned Lia Kim's choreography to Dance Monkey on Youtube. Ryan filmed it. Tina (our corgi) watched. Ryan taught me how to do graphics in Adobe. We have fun.youtube.com/watch?v=SrVV73gTBpk - Lia Kim's choreography!
BATTLE BUDDY - RIVER THE SERVICE DOG samfuterman 2017-03-21 | Anais and my brother, Andrew, served the US Military both as infantry and as a sniper. A few years ago, Andrew gained a new family member to help him cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). His name is River and he is a fully trained service dog. River was trained by Olivet Kennel in Santa Rosa, CA. Thank you Andrew & Sarah for sharing your story with everyone. It's incredibly inspiring. http://www.olivetkennel.comThere are many people in the world living with PTSD and service animals are not an insured treatment, however prove to be quite habilitating. Please help us raise awareness. We can give many dogs homes and many people peace by use of service animals. Video by:Samantha FutermanRyan Miyamoto - http://www.ryanmiyamoto.comJeff Consiglio - VFR Films http://www.vfrfilms.comBrienne Rose - Noise/Racket http://noiseracket.comRobert Crosby - Neptune Post http://www.neptunepost.com
#TWINSTERS KICKSTARTER VIDEO samfuterman 2014-01-21 | Anaïs & I have been hard at work on our documentary! Please take a look, like & share! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1746892989/twinsters-part-2-post-productionfacebook.com/twinstersmovie--------------------------------------------Adopted, raised on different continents & connected through social media, Samantha & Anaïs are twin sisters separated at birth.On February 21, 2013, Samantha, an American actor living in Los Angeles, received a message via Facebook that would drastically change her life. It was from Anaïs, a French fashion design student living in London. Anaïs' friends viewed a KevJumba YouTube video featuring Samantha and were immediately blown away by the identical appearance of Samantha and Anaïs. With a few light Google stalking sessions, Anaïs and her friends discovered that both girls were born on November 19, 1987 and adopted shortly after. Anaïs knew immediately that it was possible for Samantha to be her biological twin sister and reached out to her through Twitter and Facebook. After endless Skype conversations, text messages and any other possible form of communication, the girls were ready to meet in person. Samantha and Anaïs decided they wanted to document their story to share with the world. In May 2013, Samantha, her family, and a small film crew flew to London to meet Anaïs and her family for the very first time.---------------------------------------------Directed by: Samantha FutermanEdited by: Ryan MiyamotoMusic by: Jase Warner feat. Sean Starankahttp://www.jasewarner.com
TWINSTERS UPDATE!!! samfuterman 2013-04-01 | http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1746892989/twinstersPlease keep spreading the word! You can still be a part of our journey!! Thank you all so much for helping us reach our goal!! Anaïs and I are beyond stoked! Please keep sharing and donating!! Every dollar counts and we would love to be able to share our story with you as best as possible!I bet Timberlake didn't realize his song was about twins separated at birth!
Twinsters samfuterman 2013-03-25 | Click for our Kickstarter Campaign!http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1746892989/twinstersSee the videos that started it all!"I'm a High School Virgin"-Kevjumbahttp://goo.gl/LRA1e"How it Feels to be Adopted"http://goo.gl/LRA1eMusic by:facebook.com/treesabovemandalay----------------------------Adopted, raised on different continents & connected through social media, Samantha & Anaïs believe they are twins separated at birth.----------------------------On February 21, 2013, Samantha, an American actor living in Los Angeles, received a message via Facebook that would drastically change her life. It was from Anaïs, a French fashion design student living in London. Anaïs' friends viewed a KevJumba YouTube video featuring Samantha. They were immediately blown away by the identical appearance of Samantha & Anaïs. After a few light Google stalking sessions, Anaïs & her friends discovered that both girls were born on November 19, 1987 & adopted shortly after. Anaïs knew immediately that it was possible for Samantha to be her biological twin sister & reached out to her through Twitter & Facebook.
How It Feels to be Adopted...I Am Sam samfuterman 2012-12-20 | A long time ago...my parents made the best INTERNATIONAL purchase ever! ME!!!!!!!! ...insert woody allen joke here...i dare you...This video is meant in good fun and to make you LAUGH. All adoptees have very different experiences and this is just a glimpse of my own. :) I hope you can all relate in some way! And most importantly SMILE with me because l am damn lucky to have my family, friends and a sick sense of humor. THANK YOU to:Sally HughesJess Lombardi Matt Futerman(My big big bro)Andrew Futerman(My big bro..Don't sue me for putting your picture on youtube because I didn't ask)Lisa&Steve for doing arts and crafts with meANDmy amazing parents and family for adopting me...or else i'd be.......??....
