Barrier Device

Barrier Device
Barrier Device
Directed by	Grace Lee
Written by	Grace Lee
Produced by	Caroline Libresco; Rosie Wong;
Starring	Sandra Oh; Suzy Nakamura;
Cinematography	Patricia Lee
Edited by	Grace Lee
Music by	Billy Cote; Mary Lorson;
Release date	March 2002 (CAAMFest);
Running time	26 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

"Barrier Device" is a 2002 short film written and directed by Grace Lee. It stars Sandra Oh as a sex researcher and Suzy Nakamura as a subject. It won four awards, including the silver medal at the 29th Student Academy Awards.

Plot[]

Researcher Audrey conducts a study on female condoms. In the course of her work, she discovers that Serena, one of her subjects, is romantically involved with her ex-fiancé. Torn between professional integrity and curiosity, Audrey attempts to learn more about Serena's life without compromising her work.

Cast[]

Sandra Oh as Audrey
Suzy Nakamura as Serena
Melinda Peterson as Dr. Campbell
Jonathan Liebhold as Dwight
Brian Kim as Brian

Production[]

Barrier Device was Grace Lee's master's thesis at UCLA. Lee directly asked Oh to appear in her film.^[2]

Release[]

Barrier Device premiered at the 2002 CAAMFest.^[1]

Reception[]

Awards[]

Year	Organization	Award	Recipient	Result	Ref
2002	Student Academy Awards	Silver medal	Grace Lee	Won	^[3]
2002	Urbanworld Film Festival	Grand Jury Prize	Grace Lee	Won	^[4]
2002	Palm Springs International Film Festival	Best Short over 15 Minutes	Grace Lee	Won	^[5]
2002	Directors Guild of America	Best Asian American Film	Grace Lee	Won	^[6]
2002	San Diego Asian Film Festival	Best Narrative Short	Barrier Device	Won	^[7]

References[]

^ ^a ^b Marquez, Mayra (2002-05-05). "All eyes on Lee". Daily Bruin. Retrieved 2014-10-05.
^ Ryan, Tim (2007-01-25). "Slamdance: Interview with "American Zombie"'s Grace Lee". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2014-10-05.
^ "25 NEW FACES OF INDEPENDENT FILM 2002". Filmmaker (Summer 2002). Retrieved 2014-10-04.
^ Oei, Lily (2002-08-12). "Urban fest fetes 'Manito'". Variety. Retrieved 2014-10-05.
^ Berkshire, Geoff (2002-08-12). "Palm laurels go to 'Wormhole'". Variety. Retrieved 2014-10-05.
^ McNary, Dave (2002-10-23). "DGA honors student helmers". Variety. Retrieved 2014-10-05.
^ "SDAFF Award Winners | Pacific Arts Movement". pacarts.org. Archived from the original on 2018-04-19. Retrieved 2018-04-27.

External links[]

Barrier Device at IMDb

[premiere-1] Marquez, Mayra (2002-05-05). "All eyes on Lee". Daily Bruin. Retrieved 2014-10-05.

[2] Ryan, Tim (2007-01-25). "Slamdance: Interview with "American Zombie"'s Grace Lee". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2014-10-05.

[3] "25 NEW FACES OF INDEPENDENT FILM 2002". Filmmaker (Summer 2002). Retrieved 2014-10-04.

[4] Oei, Lily (2002-08-12). "Urban fest fetes 'Manito'". Variety. Retrieved 2014-10-05.

[5] Berkshire, Geoff (2002-08-12). "Palm laurels go to 'Wormhole'". Variety. Retrieved 2014-10-05.

[6] McNary, Dave (2002-10-23). "DGA honors student helmers". Variety. Retrieved 2014-10-05.

[7] "SDAFF Award Winners | Pacific Arts Movement". pacarts.org. Archived from the original on 2018-04-19. Retrieved 2018-04-27.

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