Question 1

How did the script of 'Spacked Out' change during filming?

Accepted Answer

The original script was abandoned because it only magnified teenagers' problems without caring about their inner feelings. Director Lawrence Ah-Mon, assistant director Andy Tse, and art director Wing-Gei Chan recreated the script during filming.

Question 2

Who discovered Debbie Tam for her role as Cookie?

Accepted Answer

At age 13, Debbie Tam and her friend Chun Wai Li were discovered by director Lawrence Ah-Mon on the streets of Tuen Mun and invited to audition. Debbie stood out and won the role of Cookie.

Question 3

How did Maggie Poon get cast as Bean Curd?

Accepted Answer

Maggie Poon had no filming experience. She accompanied classmates to audition; a staff member took her number. Director Lawrence Ah-Mon initially rejected her for looking too doll-like, but assistant director Andy Tse met her before filming and she was cast.

Question 4

What was the connection between 'Spacked Out' and Wong Kar Wai's films?

Accepted Answer

Director of Photography Yiu-Fai Lai had worked as a cinematography assistant for Christopher Doyle on Wong Kar Wai's 'Chungking Express' and 'Happy Together'. He brought in Wong Kar Wai's lighting director Wong Chi-Ming, who reduced his salary to join the crew.

Question 5

Which festival featured 'Spacked Out'?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the Golden Horse Film Festival in 2000.

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