Barrier Device

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Barrier Device
Directed by Grace Lee
Written byGrace Lee
Produced by
  • Caroline Libresco
  • Rosie Wong
Starring
CinematographyPatricia Lee
Edited byGrace Lee
Music by
  • Billy Cote
  • Mary Lorson
Release date
Running time
26 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

"Barrier Device" is a 2002 short film written and directed by Grace Lee. It stars Sandra Oh as a sex researcher and Suzy Nakamura as a subject. It won four awards, including the silver medal at the 29th Student Academy Awards.

Contents

Plot

Researcher Audrey conducts a study on female condoms. In the course of her work, she discovers that Serena, one of her subjects, is romantically involved with her ex-fiancé. Torn between professional integrity and curiosity, Audrey attempts to learn more about Serena's life without compromising her work.

Cast

Production

Barrier Device was Grace Lee's master's thesis at UCLA. Lee directly asked Oh to appear in her film. [2]

Release

Barrier Device premiered at the 2002 CAAMFest. [1]

Reception

Awards

YearOrganizationAwardRecipientResultRef
2002 Student Academy Awards Silver medalGrace LeeWon [3]
2002Urbanworld Film FestivalGrand Jury PrizeGrace LeeWon [4]
2002 Palm Springs International Film Festival Best Short over 15 MinutesGrace LeeWon [5]
2002 Directors Guild of America Best Asian American FilmGrace LeeWon [6]
2002 San Diego Asian Film Festival Best Narrative ShortBarrier DeviceWon [7]

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