Synopsis
Mǐn, an Asian Irish crossdresser's bold plans to seduce a closeted GAA player takes a risky turn when three lads watch them having sex from afar. When the voyeurs discover Mǐn is not a woman, Mǐn must use their wits and charm to negotiate in order to survive the night.
About the Project
Premiered at the Dublin International Film Festival February 24th 2024 at 5PM in the Light House Cinema Dublin 7 to a SOLD OUT Audience. Its Irish Television Premiere on Virgin Media Television 1 was on the 1st of March 2024 at 11pm: The Irish Times highlights it as one of the 12 best things to watch on Television the week of broadcast!
Written and created by Lee-Loi Chieng as Winner of Virgin Media Discovers 2023 from over 400+ script submissions: Screen Ireland and Virgin Media Television present “Never Kill a Femboy on the First Date” starring Hansun Lamb in the lead role as Mǐn, under the direction of Oonagh Kearney, (Hulu/RTÉ "Obituary") with Aoibhín Murphy ("I Haven't Seen You in A Long Time, Now") producing through Newgrange Pictures. (Channel 5 “The Hardacres”) Script Editor: Elaine Walsh; Script Consultant: Aideen McCarthy. Lee-Loi Chieng was mentored by Frank Berry ("Aisha") on the project.
“Never Kill a Femboy on the First Date” also stars Daragh Cushen, Kane O'Connell Flynn, Elijah Bobby Aro and Felix O'Connor.
Shooting on location in Gormanston Ireland: the director’s behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Evan Barry (Paramount+ “The Serial Killer’s Wife”); production designer Angela Mulhern (“Lamb”); editor Julian Ulrichs (“Sea Fever”); locations Darren Daly ("Flora and Son"); composer Steve Lynch (BBC Three "Wreck"); intimacy co-ordinator Bronagh McAuley (“Napoleon”); stunt co-ordinator Joe Condren (“The Last Duel”); hair and makeup Bairbre Ní Bhroin ("Sunlight"); and costume designer Helen Garvey. (Stage Show “The Lion King”)
Executive Producer for Newgrange Pictures: Jackie Larkin. Executive Producer for Screen Ireland: Andrew Byrne. Executive Producer for Virgin Media Television: Sinéad Stimpfig. Associate Producer for Virgin Media Television: Daniel Lloyd. Produced in Association with Oonagh Kearney for Tyrella Pictures and Lee-Loi Chieng for Polite Thunder Pictures.
Lee-Loi personally gives a special thanks to: Alan Maher, Philip McMahon, Michael Byrne, Philip Condron, Annie Queeries and Adrian Devane.
Interviews and Press
Lee-Loi Chieng interviewed on Breakfast Show 'Ireland AM' with Martin King and Síomha Ní Ruairc - Watch in HD on YouTube from 29 minutes 10 seconds onwards
Lee-Loi Chieng interviewed with Beatrice Fanucci of 'Gay Community News' - A look inside new queer Irish erotic thriller Never Kill a Femboy on the First Date
Lee-Loi Chieng interviewed with Michael Lanigan of 'Dublin Inquirer' - “Never Kill a Femboy on the First Date” set to premiere in Smithfield
'The Irish Times' recommends audiences tune into Femboy - TV Guide: 12 of the best Shows to watch this week
'Gay Community News' Ireland spotlights Femboy - Dublin International Film Festival launches 2024 programme packed with queer highlights
'Film In Dublin' spotlights Femboy - Short films to seek out at DIFF 2024
November 2023: Lee-Loi Chieng wins Virgin Media Discovers 2023 - Virgin Media Discovers winners announced
July 2023: Lee-Loi Chieng short-listed for Virgin Media Discovers 2023 - 12 finalists announced for Virgin Media Discovers 2023