“Surf Soup® Buttons: Oscar-Qualifying Premiere in Hollywood”-TODAY!
🎬✨ Today’s the day! My Oscar®-qualifying animated short Surf Soup® Buttons is premiering on the big screen at 3:00 PM at Cinelounge Sunset in Hollywood 🌴💛This marks the start of our 7-day theatrical run (Sept 8–14)—a huge milestone in my journey as an independent animator and storyteller.If you’re in LA, come join me for this special screening:📍 Cinelounge Sunset, 6464 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood🎟️ Tickets: cineloungefilm.comThank you for supporting Surf Soup as it takes this exciting step toward the Oscars! 🏆✨#SurfSoup #SurfSoupButtons #Oscars2025 #Animation #IndependentFilm
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Surf Soup® Buttons Premieres in Hollywood Sept 8–14!
Big news! 🎬 My Oscar-qualified animated short Surf Soup® Buttons is premiering in Hollywood at Cinelounge Sunset, September 8–14, 2025.Along with the film, I’ve launched 13 new Surf Soup® books and 8+ music albums—sharing creativity, kindness, and inspiration with kids and families everywhere.🎟️ Tickets: cineloungefilm.com
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Surf Soup® Buttons Premiere (Hollywood)
🎬 Big news! My animated short Surf Soup: Buttons is premiering on the big screen in Hollywood!📍 Cinelounge, 6464 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood📅 September 8–14,This Oscar-qualifying run is inspired by my family’s story and the Surf Soup® book series. Buttons is a hand-drawn 2D film celebrating culture, creativity, and independent animation.🌟 Join me in celebrating this milestone and support Surf Soup on the journey to the Oscars!🎟 Tickets & info: CineloungeFilm.comMore updates: SurfSoup.tv#SurfSoup #SurfSoupButtons #IndependentAnimation #AsianAmericanStories #OscarQualifying #FilmPremiere #HollywoodMovies #AnimationCommunity #SurfSoupTV
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Surf Soup® Dreams Come True | Film Premiere, Books & Music Recap
Donna Kay Lau, Emmy-honored animator and creator of Surf Soup®, shares her biggest creative milestone yet in this special recap video. From completing her Oscar-qualified animated short Surf Soup® Buttons—premiering in Hollywood September 8–14, 2025—to publishing 13 new books and releasing 8+ Surf Soup® music albums, Donna takes you behind the wave of creativity.Balancing health, family care, and art, she reflects on the journey so far and looks ahead to school visits, workshops, and inspiring kids everywhere with the Surf Soup® universe.🎬 Surf Soup® Buttons Theatrical Premiere📍 Cinelounge Sunset, 6464 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood📅 September 8–14, 2025🎟️ Tickets: cineloungefilm.com✨ Stay connected:🌐 Website: https://Surfsoup.tv📚 Books: https://amzn.to/3T3bQuY
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Surf Soup® Buttons Q&A | Behind the Oscar-Qualified Animated Short Film
Join Emmy-honored animator and author Donna Kay Lau for a special Q&A all about her independent animated short, Surf Soup® Buttons! Discover the inspiration behind the story, her Chinese American heritage, the journey from book to screen, and what it means to premiere at Cinelounge Sunset in Hollywood September 8–14, 2025.From creating 100+ Surf Soup® books and 8+ music albums to completing this Oscar-qualified film, Donna shares her independent artistry, resilience, and dreams coming true.🎬 Surf Soup® Buttons Theatrical Premiere📍 Cinelounge Sunset, 6464 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood📅 September 8–14, 2025🎟️ Tickets: cineloungefilm.com✨ Stay connected:🌐 Website: https://Surfsoup.tv📚 Books: https://amzn.to/3T3bQuY
Surf Soup® TV for Kids is the award-winning podcast from Emmy-honored creator Donna Kay Lau. Recently recognized as the Best Imagination Podcast, this series brings the whimsical Surf Soup® world to life through storytelling, mindfulness, kindness, and colorful cultural themes — for children, families, and dreamers of all ages.