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"First time writer-director Francisco Aliwalas shows a deft touch in this wistful comedy." - Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES

	DISORIENTED, the first film about Filipino-Americans, is a unique comedy about an all (Asian) American boy coming of age and his confused family coming to grips with their American Dreams. Independently produced in sleepy Albany, NY, this 35mm English language film emerged as a favorite on the film festival circuit, having charmed audiences in all four corners of the United States. Filipino-American director, Francisco Aliwalas (left), also stars in this touching and outrageous comedy-drama that weaves its way around family pressures and racial stereotypes.
	THE STORY Chasing the American dream has West Cordova trapped in a nightmare. His overbearing mother is bent on shaping him into a surgeon. His crazy, "wannabe-a-supermodel," Japanese girlfriend craves blonde hair and round eyes. And his long lost, jock brother just returned home having traded his high tops for high heels. If young "Doctor" Cordova can pass premed, mend his fractured family and revive his romance, he may just discover the cure for his own unraveling identity.
	THE HISTORY Shot in the director's hometown of Albany, NY, in a whirlwind 22 days, edited and mixed over the next 8 months, Disoriented toured film festivals throughout North America: USA Film Festival - Dallas Fort Lauderdale International Film Fest - FL New Filmmakers Series - New York City Hawaii International Film Festival - Oahu Cinemanila International Film Fest, Phillippines ReelWorld International Film Festival - Toronto Huntington Cinema Arts Film Festival - NY*
	International Family Film Fest - Albuquerque Asian American International Film Festival - NYC Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival San Francisco Asian American Film Fest Vancouver Asian Film Festival- Canada Chicago Asian American Film Festival Boston Asian Film Festival *Winner of Jean Renoir Storytelling Award
	HOLLYWOOD CALLING? Despite sellout houses and wildly popular screenings, the studios are reluctant to distribute a film featuring Asian Americans actors, claiming there is "no audience for it." Exhuberant crowds of all ages and races who have seen Disoriented would say otherwise. We believe America is hungry for alternative, yet accessible films, and our company, Pinatubo Films, is dedicated to telling these untold stories.
	REVIEWS & INTERVIEWS Check reviews to read what the San Francisco Examiner, New York Daily News, Los Angeles Times, and Hollywood Reporter, already know about Disoriented : It's "a winner," "a favorite," "funny," and "disarming." Also check out a profile of hometown hero Aliwalas and a "making of" history in the "Times Union," while lifestyle webzine "Jade" features a personal & quirky interview.
	FANS ARE HEARD Click fan views to hear from those nationwide who caught Disoriented on its festival run. Email or write us and we'll post your comments on the website and in our press kit. Reach Director Francisco Aliwalas: franciscoaliwalas@yahoo.com Reach Producer Douglas Bachman: bokmin@mindspring.com Or to get our mailing address, click: contact us
	DISTRIBUTION AND YOU Your support will secure distribution for this entirely self-funded movie. Producer Doug Bachman & director Francisco Aliwalas scraped together savings to realize their dream. The more support, the more the studios will believe there is an audience for indie films that don't feature guys with guns, smoking cigarettes and spitting Tarantino lines. Hey, we love those movies too, but isn't it about time for something different. Something a little Disoriented. Thanks for keeping the faith, Doug & Francisco

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