Mara & Chen (short film)

[@AnnaAkana]

LOVE IT. Color, choreo, that witty dialogue. And may I say that the leads being a female badass and an Asian male make me swoon. Can't wait to see your next one!

[@robertspecianjr.9626]

You two should totally collaborate = ) Nothing but awesome could come from it! I will even donate to make it happen just tell me when/where! @Nanalew @Anna Akana

[@rushoffman965]

+1

[@TheImpiroGirl]

YES! That would be amazing!

[@shawna]

Thank you, Anna!!

[@yyrael]

Shawna for Best Unintentional Kim Possible Cosplay.

[@paigelynn660]

this

[@333Vampirewillrule33]

Kim Possible: the movie we deserved

[@lukemason2232]

If she’d teamed up with Will Du

[@tessaviolet]

SO proud. You are amazing.

[@shawna]

+Tessa Violet wehhhhh 😭😭💖💖

[@JennifervalleyBlogspot]

Love the music! Wonder what wonderful human is singing ;)

[@333Vampirewillrule33]

Call her dude, we need a sequel

[@TimH]

it's finally here! Congrats Shawna :D you did an amazing job on this.

[@shawna]

Thanks, Tim! :']

[@oppositeofsalt8213]

the music ALONE blew me away so don't even get me started on the choreography, characters, setting, transitions, popcorn, lighting, angles, POPCORN , MARA, CHEN, JOKES, ART, SECRETS, HOW CLASSIC IS, THE QUIRKINESS, VICTOR, "YOU DINGUS", POPCORN, MARA. CHEN. MARA. I FEEL LIKE A PROUD MUM.

[@shawna]

[@bwpianogirl]

Ok, seriously amazing!! I want this in a full length movie!! Incredible job to all involved! I knew it would be good, but this exceeded my expectations!!

[@shawna]

+bwpianogirl that's so lovely, thank you

[@trd3d]

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[@micaela_c]

I know we already know Shawna is an amazing actress, but Shawna, you are an amazing actress! On top everything else you did to make this film, your acting made it that much more! :)

[@PaulCharvet]

The cinematography and color correction was so gorgeous! And it was just the right balance between epic and hilarious, and the coreography was amazing, and the music was superb, and...! Okay, I'll stop now. Worth the oh-so-long wait!

[@shawna]

THANKS CAUSE THAT COLOUR CORRECTION LEGIT KILLED ME AT LEAST TWELVE TIMES

[@FudgeForEveryone]

This was incredibly well made, I really enjoyed that the script didn't feel obvious and avoided clichés

[@shawna]

thank you!

[@_funsizedcrisis_]

I remember talking about Mara & Chen when I first met you, and now, here it is, finally released! Such talent and hard work was put into this short film, and it makes me so excited for what your future holds with more films and video projects! You are insanely talented Shawna, and your dedication is shown so clearly in these productions. Keep on rolling with the good times!

[@davloggity6374]

Going back to this. I miss old youtube so much

[@coconuthead1361]

"Victor, where is your dang vest?" love the delivery of that line

[@bread-guy001]

Coconut Head If victor didn't die this would be perfect

[@DesigningLife]

I seriously hope this is the beginning of a series! Wow. Great job.

[@Ageekable]

I AM SO EXCITED!!!! I have been waiting for this to come out ever since you released the trailer!

[@shawna]

yaaaayyyyy

[@kaseypace]

"What're you, the hostage whisperer?" The dialogue in this is amazing. 😂 Kudos, Shawna and the rest of the team to coming together to create this brilliant short film!

[@SignalsOverTheAir]

This is bound to be your masterpiece, you are a natural born storyteller. I loved every minute of this short the way you balance the action and the comedy is perfect. If this were to become an actual series I would watch it from beginning to end and then back again.

[@kaitlyngraace]

so SO excellent! storytelling, characterization, choreography, cinematography. as always you make such beautiful and entertaining work. looking forward to more big projects from you!

[@shawna]

[@heedles]

Ah, so good! The editing, dialogue, acting, fight scenes - so well executed. And Tessa and Rusty did a damn good job on the music. Congrats on putting this all together Shawna!

[@MonkeyM98]

AAAAA SHAWNA YOU DID SO GUUUUD THIS IS SO AMAZING!!!! WOW!!! YAAAAAAAS KWEEEEEEN!!!!!! Also, TESSA AND RUSTY THE MUSIC SO GUUUDDDD!!!!!!! AAAAAAA!!!! At the beginning I was listening, and I was like "wait... is thaT RUSTY?!?!? OOOHHMMMYYYGGGGOOOSHHH!!!! YAAAASS!!!" Well done to everybody who worked on this! IT CAME OUT SO GUUUDDDD!!!! 100,000,000 out of 10! ALL THE OSCARS GO TO YOU!

[@lavastruck]

Just saw this now because it didn't go to sub box. Absolutely amazing work!! As always

[@shawna]

Glad you liked it!

[@lavastruck]

+Nanalew You need to start doing more of these! I love seeing the things you conjure up

[@shawna]

They're too much of a massive, expensive production to do them often, but I'm trying!

[@lavastruck]

+Nanalew Understandable, you can tell a lot of work went into this! You should do a QandA video soon I have so many questions 💕

[@shawna]

if you wanna stop by ask.fm/shawnahowson you can ask there!

[@J0EMAR]

That was literally kick ass! The slowmos were my favorite parts. The writing was well done! Much enjoyed it :)

[@itsnikkiaye]

This was absolutely amazing, Shawna! Especially at around 6 minutes, it looked incredible. Great job to you and your crew for putting this together!

[@TriciatheTerrible]

Intro hasn't even started yet-- already screaming inside. I've been waiting for this for AGES girl, AGES!

[@badkitty0in0a0corset]

I watched your video with Emma asking that people who always watch your videos to comment so I just wanted to come back here and tell you that I think the work you've done here is great. The acting is charming, the story line actually interesting and you make a fantastic female character with some actual dimension. The photography is great, very professional camera shots-- particularly excellent around the action-- and great editing flow. I'm already attached to the characters and would love to see more. Please don't ever give up, this is your calling!

[@TheRainydayvideo]

I had no idea this was being made what an awesome surprise!

[@augustwogsland3309]

SHAWNA!!!!! IT'S FINALLY OUT!!! I HAVE HATED WAITING FOR THIS, BUT IT WAS WORTH EVERY SECOND! IT WAS AMAZING!!! ALSO THE MUSIC!!! TESSA SOUNDS SO PRETTY!!!! aaaaaaaaah! I'M TOO EXCITED FOR WORDS RIGHT NOW. :DDDDD

[@shawna]

[@CurlyMade]

Freaking amazing, so well made, the fight scene was fantastic, and I loved the characters interactions. What a badass short film.

[@AlekBigK]

Come on Shawna.... That was amazing!!! Good for you - we need more short films by you! Outstanding and so badass

[@kahton]

Better than a lot of Netflix original series, very cool and i've loved it

[@OlanRogers]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Yes!

[@MarkHilton1]

absolutely brilliant. the script, choreography, editing, vfx and everything else was spot on. not forgetting the music from tessa violet and rusty clanton too well done Shawna, I hope you get another opportunity to produce a short film in the future

[@msnipes182]

I liked it, the humor really brought out the personality in a lot of the characters; that's something that a lot of short films (especially action ones) tend to miss.

[@notrobmay]

Haha he practically shot himself! Love the film Shawna you did an incredible job! Looks amazing and acting is perfect! I love the Cowboy Bebop Vibe to the whole film!

[@cheddabaum3871]

All my anticipation - fully rewarded! Well done, Shawna! Looking forward to the Making Of!

[@goldfishcrayon]

I don't know how I hadn't seen this before now, but I'm so glad I finally did. So much awesome.

[@SageCElliot]

That was incredible Shawna! Your hard work really paid of! Everyone involved in the making of this did an exceptional job!

[@maiwad]

Shawna, this is truly incredible. You can honestly tell how much work and effort went into making this and the result is flawless. It has inspired me to make a short film like this someday :D

[@cptncatholi]

seriously though, I love how you blended the action genre with your humor. Sooooooooooooo well done!

[@seravhmin]

Aaaahh so coool! I love how tessa, rusty and co. made the music!and some of the video transitions were so neat and thought out! It was pretty bad ass - great job!

[@coelila]

SHAWNA. This was fantastic! I have seen a lot of KZbinrs creating short films and not one of them has been as good or as coherent as this one. Your shots were engaging and obviously well thought out and the script flowed so well. You have some serious talent, girl. This was well worth the wait. I can't wait to see what projects your produce in the future. I am praying for you! Congratulations!

[@shawna]

Thank you!

[@heynadine]

YESSSS finally got around to watching this. Yess girl yess!

[@LowBudget]

Holy guacamole! This was unbelievable! Great job with everything from the choreography to the lighting, Nanalew!

[@mainmeg]

I love this short film so much! The mix of action and humor fit together so well.

[@MammothIndustries]

I really enjoyed this short. I was impressed by how professional it looked, and I didn't realize how good an actor Shawna is. Overall very well done, keep it up.

[@fat_biker]

OK, this was actually really really well done! Colour me impressed!

[@DragonPrincessAoife]

This is really, really. REALLY well done. Well done.

[@shawna]

Thanks, Max!

[@paigelynn660]

This was very reminiscent of a Netflix original, glad I finally got around to watching it. I love your love for film Shawna!

[@Ageekable]

Finally got a chance to watch this...it was FANTASTIC! Shawna, you are so creative & original! This was very entertaining from beginning to end, and now I really want a sequel! I completely understand the love/hate relationship with a project, but I am so glad you stuck it out with this one, you have created a beautiful piece of art :) Congratulations to everyone involved!

[@rachel_c_frey]

That was FANTASTIC! It seemed to end to quickly! I didn't want it to be over! Great job, Shawna! I'm so proud of you! 💜

[@shawna]

Thank you, Rachel!

[@rachel_c_frey]

+Nanalew you are very welcome! Keep up the amazing work! 💜

[@mjgautrau3167]

Wow. Excellent. Entertaining from start to finish, great humor/action balance, and the action edits were nothing short of brilliant. The hard work you put in shows! Congrats on a job well done and KILLER songs by Tessa and Rusty. Brilliant .

[@LuckyFireFerret]

Well worth the wait! Exceptional work from everyone involved. Great action and great comedic moments between characters. :) These are the kind of short films that make me excited about being apart of the film world!

[@Sonadira]

I FEEL LIKE I HAVEN'T SAID IT SO HERE IT IS: I watch this all the time. I love these shots. This edit is amazing. This is all gold and you are killing this short film game.

[@shawna]

+Michelle aka Richie 💖💖💖💖

[@LibraryMacabre]

That was crazy awesome. Like, really. I'm blown away. Way to go!

[@zahrahd_]

OH MY GOSH IT'S HERE IT'S SO GOOD THE WAIT WAS SO WORTH IT!!!

[@SupaDupaFlyGirl]

Shawna, this was so wonderfully done. Witty, exciting, visually beautiful, great dialogue. I am so proud of you old friend xo

[@xdesertxbloodx]

This is fantastic! The acting, the humor, the MUSIC, wow. I'm so impressed. I love this.

[@shawna]

thank you!

[@DomoAtTheArcade]

Amazing. Love the development of the characters. Especially the guy with the bounty on him. He was amazing. Also love the collab with GakAttack and the choreography

[@RomioneLover]

I'm glad I got around to watching this ! The fights scenes were actually entertaining to me and so were the characters. I also have to praise the badass music. Keep it up Shawna!

[@Cadmandu2000]

Among the most exciting action scenes I've seen on KZbin. More fun than most things I have seen in the last few years. The dialog, music, choreography, editing, etc., are all outstanding. I think you could have a MAJOR hit on your hands. Please try to find a way to do more videos with these characters.

[@Mattoloupe]

YESSSSS SHAWNA glad this is out now! Well shot, well written and overall entertaining. Well done to everyone involved!

[@landryfrench3107]

The cinematography in this video is off the charts. I also really enjoyed the action scenes. Can tell you guys put a lot of work into this.

[@rebelmvnchkin]

Really proud of you, Shawna! Happy to finally see it, action scenes were very well choreographed and shot, the editing was especially amazing! Keep up the great work and I can't wait to see what you come out with next in the future :)

[@wizzieandtheruckus]

so great! I'm glad it finally came out. I know you were looking forward to that. I want more of course!

[@KylesKorner12]

I'm amazed at how much you were able to pack into 13 minutes. Congratulations on completing such a huge project so well!

[@shawna]

Thank you!!

[@TheFlamingIcicle]

Yaaas, I've been waiting so long. I too wish it was a series. Music was spot on. Well done, Ms. Howson.

[@MatKakashi]

That was absolutely amazing! Mara and Chen definitely needs a sequel at some point :D

[@magicsquirrel5581]

I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS SHORT FILM!!! YOU SHAWNA ARE AN ARTIST AND I WOULD PAY TO SEE THIS!!!

[@BethCoppard15]

Great work! I don't think people realise how much work goes into making a film, the music was great.

[@smartblonde241]

Shawna my love, you've done it again! This short film was so BA and full of humor - LOVED IT gir🖤

[@yuranival]

Once starting watching Shawna I never thought she would upgrade to this level of badassiness. You guys rock! ; )

[@kellycomesandgoes]

This was wonderful, Shawna! Very well written and witty, I can tell how much work you put into this. I hope there can be so much more in the future!!!

[@witnesspropro]

Struggling for words as I'm no movie expert but that was an extremely professional polished piece of work. You should be very proud, I am and I don't even know you. I wish you all the luck for the future. Your talent and skill should be appreciated.

[@gloriababisha1065]

Love, love, love, love, LOVE IT!!!!! You should definitely make this a series!

[@DustinLeeFrazier]

This is such a inspiration for me I have been trying to break into film making for a while but my short films never turn out right but this shows me you can create amazing things you just have to work hard to get there!!!! Love it keep it up!!!

[@AychJayBee]

So good & so worth the wait! Awesome film with an amazing soundtrack! You & Tessa & Rusty rock!

[@spikefan1886]

I loved this Shawna! I really liked the premise and the banter was spot on. It had a Whedon-esque feel to it for me, which just made me love it even more. If this was a tv series...I'd be hooked lol. I'm so happy that you finally finished it and shared it with us. Thank you.

[@MorgyBlack]

Love it! the wait was completely worth it, amazing job Shawna!

[@BeneathMyWillowTree]

LOVE 😍 So great to watch it after hearing you talk about this for so long- beautifully made

[@princess_daphie]

really awesome!!! now like someone suggested, i'd really watch that as a series!!!

[@shawna]

+DJ Marchand 😘😘

[@audynro]

I needed it to be like 4 hours longer because it was so good with such great characters. Loved it so much. So proud! Such talent!

[@ElDiegoLapiz]

You never disappoint me. It's really good in several ways. The art design and the dialogue are exceptionally good, they were my favorite thing. Keep the hard work :)

[@Britt1586]

oooooh. I got chills. Superb job, Shawna! 👏👏👏 So nice to see how your hard work paid off!! Awesome job 😊

[@davidchodds]

This should be a series. Excellent production value!

[@UrbanScalawag]

This was incredibly well done, Shawna! All the work you poured into it shines through exceptionally. The writing is great and the cinematography - especially during the climactic fight scene - is wonderful.

[@shawna]

+Aaron Burke thank you, Aaron!

[@echedburn]

YUSS SHAWNA YESSSSS this is awesome I can't believe I missed it when it came out?! Awesome acting, awesome cinematography, awesome choreography, just generally awesome I'm so proud of you wawwa. Wish it was a TV series

[@floralll_el]

That was amazing, Shawna!! So worth the wait, and I love that the music was done by Rusty and Tessa 👌😍

[@OpheliaVert]

Fantastic work, Shawna. You should be really proud. Way to go!

[@TheImpiroGirl]

My God Shawna this was fucking amazing. By far the best you've ever made, beautiful job. With some films you become very aware that you're watching them through a screen and seeing someone act, this was so organic (and funny). More please

[@Jus71ce101]

I really really enjoyed this! Witty and funny and packed with action. honestly my favorite combination in film. Great work!

[@OklahomaTechNerd]

This is honestly the best short film I've seen in a long long time!!! You got some real talent here!!!!

[@shawna]

thank you!

[@Cat_Sidhe]

This is so good! I can't wait to see what kind of projects you'll do in the future!

[@shawna]

thanks, Tony!

[@petrichorbones]

IT WAS SOOO GOOD I LOVE MARA SO MUCH LOL OMG im so happy to finally see what you've worked so hard on!!! it was so worth the wait ❤️❤️❤️

[@unamaria6926]

I enjoyed this! The acting felt natural and the comedy wasn't forced or cringey. The music fit really well with the action scenes and I loved the whole "fat" thing. Also loved toothpicks guy. Well done Shawna!

[@helenedmunds2932]

I loved this!!! So happy to finally see the finished product!! I can't wait for any more short films you do in the future!!!! :D

[@maryswift5441]

Oh my god this is amazing!! I would love to see this as a series or movie tbh Great job everyone, but especially Shawna!

[@pablokos23]

Holy Shit! 10/10, Shawna you are genius

[@samhilton1562]

This deserves so many more views, it's so good I think I've watched it like 10 times :)

[@Taylaaaaa562]

Wow shawna! This is really good, I'm honestly impressed by your work and your coworkers!! All did a fantastic job!

[@sarsar988]

I want this to be a series 😭 it was tres good, proud of you Shawna!

[@NovaFluff]

I want this to be a series, wow. really well done imo

[@shawna]

thank you!