Title
One Note (单注)
Director
Jamie Ting
Synopsis
A dark comedy about a neurotic but driven 17-year-old Chinese-American violinist on a mission to get admitted to Harvard at any cost. After spotting a mistake in her application at the last minute, she embarks on a midnight rampage through her magnet high school, blackmailing a socially-awkward teenage hacker to deliver the perfect audition for the elusive Dean of Admissions before the deadline.
Awards
Best Narrative Short • 2025 Beloit International Film Festival
Best Short Film • 2024 Arpa International Film Festival
Audience Award • 2024 Austin Asian American Film Festival
Grand Jury Award • 2024 SEE Asian Film Festival
Our Favorite Shorts • 2024 Maryland Film Festival
Best Director • 2024 Los Angeles Film Awards
Best Dark Comedy • 2024 Los Angeles Film Awards
Reviews
“Ting is an experienced comedy writer, but with this film he proves that he blends perfectly comedy with darker themes, without turning his narrative into a farce.”
“His ability to simultaneously entertain while crafting a story with depth only leaves us impatiently awaiting his future projects.”
