Synopsis: In Taiwan, “song wa si de” are workers who routinely supply gas tanks to street vendors and old residential buildings. The magical Tank Fairy delivers her tanks unlike any other – with sass, stilettos and a healthy helping of glitter. Her arrival upends the life of Jojo, a lonely ten-year-old who dreams of dancing and drag. Outcast by classmates and misunderstood by his stern, single mom, Jojo is inspired to live out loud by his fierce, propane-toting fairy godmother.
About the Filmmaker: Erich is a queer American filmmaker and theater artist whose work emphasizes inclusivity and escapism. He obtained his BFA in Film Production from New York University and MFA in Writing for Screen & TV from the University of Southern California. His short film STATE DEBATE was awarded the Panavision New Filmmaker Grant and played numerous festivals. As a result of the film’s success, Erich was awarded membership in the National Board of Review. His screenplay THE BRIDESMAN was a Quarterfinalist in The Academy Nicholl Fellowships. In 2017, Erich received a scholarship from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education to study Mandarin Chinese at National Taiwan University. Erich and his partner Tai live in Taipei and are developing TANK FAIRY into a musical comedy anthology series.
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| Released: | 2022 |
| Runtime: | 10 Mins |
| Director: | Erich Rettstadt |
| Country: | Taiwan |
| Producers: | C.K. Hugo Chung, Anita Tung |
| Writer: | Erich Rettstadt |
| Key Cast: | Marian Mesula, Ryan Lin, Danielle Yen |