Get Into Houa's Mind

Minneapolis, MN--On Monday June 22nd, at 9PM, if you're at home doing the same thing as you normally do, I invite you to try a little horror comedy. Yes, you heard me...horror comedy. From Tshaj Lij Production comes their first feature length film titled, "The Crush: Tus Kuv Hlub," debating at Riverview Theaters in Minneapolis next Monday at 9PM. The film presents itself in a whole new way of genre that may make you think twice before you want to laugh or cover your eyes. Sai (played by Hai Thao, who was prince charming in 2011), had a goal of writing a screenplay in mind. His friend Nkauj (played by Ivy Yang) has had a childhood crush on him at the beginning of their friendship. As the phrase goes, promises shouldn't not be made if it can't be kept. But...between Sai and Nkauj, a promise was struck and a compromise was made. Now into adulthood, Sai's screenplay has a shot at being produced and filmed. On the last day of the production, however, Nkauj falls ...

So...since October, our cast and crew from Houa Production has been working extremely hard. We had the long winter where we shot inside scenes. Now that we're facing the summer season, we're filming outdoors. We've faced the long hours of being in the sun, the constant weather bipolar (rain or not), and the laughter of bloopers. I have to say, I have learned so much since starting this project and I aim to learn more by the time production wraps. I want to give a shout out to my team of Tuag Los Tseg, who has been an amazing bunch. You guys are awesome and if I forget to tell you, know that you mean more than everything to me. Our time together has brought me into a place where I have learned so much about myself and discovering the talent among you guys is more beautiful than words can say. ~Houa

We started production in October and have been filming weekends with a month off in December. From then until now, we're about 40% finished with Tuag Los Tseg. It has been an amazing journey for me. I'll admit, directing a film, is not easy work. But I love it. I love seeing the finished scenes we take and I love the friendship we bond over filming. Most of all, I love the energy from my team. It takes a great team to get a project finished, and I have to say, I am working with some of the best people. It hasn't been that long since I crossed off the bucket list of directing a film and already, I feel as if I've made a difference in myself. I know that the path to go is still yet long and very unpredictable, but there's no doubt, at the end, I will see the rewards. I aim for it and I will not settle for less. The whole idea of settling for less just makes me push myself harder than ever. So...with that said, the summer months are coming up upon us and what do we...

On Friday, March 27th, the cast and crew of Houa Production got together at a place located in Oakdale, MN, called Brother's Event Center, and put together a fundraiser for our production. We had a great entertainment schedule including guest artis DEI, YouTube sensation Blia Lor, and our entire cast and crew, who performed and wowed the audience. From all of us at Houa Production, we just wanted to thank you all for your generous donations and for supporting us. We appreciate your support so much and look forward to many more events with you! Houa Production team

It seems as if as of late I have done nothing but exercising my mind. I've read a total of seven books in four days. I have been unfolding romantic conflicts, war memoirs, and murder into my brain. And then I wonder why I dream so much at night without a moment's rest. I find myself even still lost in a spell when my eyes are closed. Do you?  Yes, I have a creative mind, and sometimes, it leaves me frightened because I seldom seem to have it under control. But when I do, I find that if I feed it some verbs, adjectives, and nouns, it tends to nourish me in return by allowing me peace and quiet. Odd how I find this entertaining and would rather do this than attend a party where I can dance into the wee hours.  Oh, my, this world has come crashing down to little moments lost in books. There are times that when my husband comes home and I'm still wrapped up in the same position where he left me. His first response is, "Have you moved at all today?" The answer is, ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nRy-1gkjvY Houa Production is having a cover contest for their theme song, "Xav Pom Koj." Here are the contest rules: 1. Contest ends March 24th midnight. Winner announced on March 26th. 2. You may cover it as a solo or a duet. If you do it as a solo, you are allowed to change the lyrics to fit. 3. You must tag Houa Production and also like our page. 4. Prize is $200, a free signed t-shirt, and if you are local, a vip table at our fundraiser on March 27th with a chance to perform live on stage. 5. The contest is open nationwide. 6. First person to submit their video will win a surprise gift. Happy singing!

                How many of you were the thousands who read 50 Shades of Grey? I was. When it first came out, a niece of mine asked if I had read it. I said no and her response was, “What?! I thought, of all people, you’d be the first to read it?” So I asked her what it was about and she gave me a brief summary. I went home, looked it up at the library, and reserved myself a copy. A week later, I got the call to go pick up book one.                 The cover itself is already haunting enough that it seems to invite you in. “Come in,” it seems to say to its readers. So that’s what I did. I went in and I got sucked into a world of such unearthly pleasures that I found myself wondering if all along I was missing something from this world. First and foremost, I am a married woman. I understand the definition of pleasures created by man and woman. But writer E.L. James...