“Launchpad” Season 2 is a collection of live-action shorts from a new generation of dynamic filmmakers that will debut on Disney+ on September 29, and here is everything you need to know about the new season.
The Details
This season showcases six writers, five directors and one writer-director from under-represented backgrounds who were given the opportunity to share their perspectives and creative visions, under the unifying theme of “connection.”
Phillip Domfeh, Sr. Manager and Producer of Disney “Launchpad,” stated, “The filmmakers of Disney ‘Launchpad’ season two have taken their storytelling to new heights by developing six imaginative and inspiring stories for Disney+.”
The Trailer
Disney+ has put together this peek at each of the films included in season two of “Launchpad”:
The Films
Here is a look at each of the six short films airing this season:
“Beautiful, FL”
Director: Gabriela Ortega
Writers: Joel Perez and Adrian Ferbeyre
Producers: Helena Sardinha & Phillip Domfeh
Cast: Dariana Alvarez, Lynette Coll, Eileen Galindo, Logan “Meatball Queen” Jennings, Wendi McLendon-Covey
Synopsis: Determined to win an ice cream competition with a flavor inspired by her late Tia Abuela’s Puerto Rican treats, a teen girl turns to her trailer park neighbors to help figure out the winning recipe.
“Black Belts”
Director: Spencer Glover
Screenplay: Xavier Stiles, Spencer Glover
Story by: Xavier Stiles
Producers: Mychal Guyton, Phillip Domfeh
Cast: Seth Carr, Tremayne Norris, Honey Robinson, Godderick Alucard, Smokey Campbell, Anthea Neri Best
Synopsis: Determined to prove himself a Compton legend like his ex-fighter dad, an offbeat teen steals the family’s secret martial arts technique to use at a well-renowned underground dojo. Seeking respect amongst peers, he learns quickly that there’s more to being a man than throwing hands.
“The Ghost”
Director: Erica Eng
Writer: Kevin Jihyek Park
Producers: Kelly Rutta & Phillip Domfeh
Cast: Hana Marie Kim, Andie Ju, Sook Hyung Yang, Eddie Shin, Ayvah Jordan Vasquez, Tania Verafield
Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Clarice Cheung feels like she’s invisible, especially next to her older sister Naomi. But when a fight breaks out at the dinner table, it awakens a ghost that begins taking the family, one by one. Now Clarice and Naomi must work together to stop this powerful spirit before their family is torn apart forever.
“Maxine”
Director/Writer: Niki Ang
Producers: Andrew Ahn, Phillip Domfeh
Cast: Margaret Cho, Elaine Young, Isabella Day, Kelvin Han Yee, Celeste Den, Nicole Jia
Synopsis: Nervous about introducing her first girlfriend to her family, Allie gets help from the spirit of a long-lost relative during the Hungry Ghost Festival.
“Project CC”
Director: Cashmere Jasmine
Writer: Jasmine Johnson
Producers: Nicole Crespo & Phillip Domfeh
Cast: Jessica Mikayla, A’lasia Simone, Jordyn Curet, Shelley Meche’tte, Rhomeyn Johnson
Synopsis: A brilliant child scientist must join forces with her sister when a cloning experiment goes awry.
“The Roof”
Director: Alexander Bocchieri
Writer: W.A.W. Parker
Producers: Blake Pickens & Phillip Domfeh
Cast: Phoenix Wilson, Wes Studi, DeLanna Studi, L. Frank Manriquez, Landa Lakes, John M. Sneezy
Synopsis: After being sent to stay with their grandfather, a Northern Cheyenne teen discovers a connection to their family and community in a way they never thought possible.
