Nyob Zoo tus phoojywg. I know that the front cover and back cover does not have Herlinda's name on it nor does it have Herrs Video logo. I already know that her name will be on the back cover as a contact person. There is only one and one reason why she did it this way.... and it is so that people won't judge her for her actions. That she can get away with it. What the heck she already has. Don't under-estimate her. That's what I did at begining before this all got out of hand. I under-estimated her. Thinking that she will not stoop to that low and continue my movie. But hey she already has.
But I would like an outsider to give me an input to my earlier question. If you don't mind please do share your input. Since Herlinda is the one paying out the money to have this movie produced and knowing that the movie that she's sluppying the money is the continuation of Khib Ciaj Khib Tuag what does that make her...if she's not consider a producer of this movie...what is she consider?
Ua li tej laus hais...she's the backbone of this whole movie being produced.
OKAY, here is my thought....
So far, we've heard only one side of the story. People have been accusing Herlinda of stealing Link Picture's story of Khib Ciaj Khib Tuag...well, I say those of you who are going to the Fresno New Year should walk up to Herlinda herself and ask her for the truth. You may be surprise at what she had to say.
Common sense tells me that the reason Herlinda produced this movie is because:
1. The story is not originally written from Leng himself but Txais Hawj (Nom Phaj) and perhaps Xab Thoj or Kooj Hawj wrote the story and therefore, after they sell the right of the first two parts to Link Pictures, they do have the right to sell the continuation of the story to whoever else they want...in this case, HERLINDA.
2. Perhaps they don't like working with Leng anymore. Maybe Leng did not meet the monetary offer that they want. So, they move on to somebody else. I don't think Herlinda is the only one they offered the stories to. She just happens to be the one who pays more.
3. Maybe the actors don't get along with Leng so they take their story somewhere else.
Don't get me wrong...I believe it's you who made this story what it is...very popular... and the slang "Noob Nom Phaj" is now a common saying in almost every Hmong home. But this is just my 5 cents of thoughts for everyone to think about before judging. I'm pretty sure Herlinda is smart enough to ask "Nom Phaj" wether they have any contracts that does not allow them to continue the story with someone else or not. And...if the actors are happy with Link Pictures...I don't think they are stupid enough to just take their story and run somewhere else. I may be wrong but...just a thought.
If I were you Leng, I move on and produce better and higher quality movies for Hmong people to enjoy. You are the one with the ability and the money to produce any movie you want. Presenting your case and throwing out your frustrations here will not help your reputation. If what you've said is all true then people will say, "he's right!" But if it's not...well, your reputation is on the line. I think it will be a good idea to maintain your COOL and PROFESSIONALISM and deal with this issue PERSONALLY with Herlinda and the people in Thailand. Perhaps it's unfair to you and outright WRONG what these people did to you but you should have had a better negotiation and a better contract with these people from Thailand in the beginning.
I'll tell you this...your version of Nom Phaj is alot better than Herlinda's. SO...FOR YOU TO COME OUT A WINNER...I SUGGEST YOU MAKE A BETTER OFFER FOR THESE PEOPLE IN THAILAND AND CONTINUE THE STORY UNDER YOUR COMPANY.
None of us outsiders will ever know the "whole truth...nothing but the truth..." but I hear that NOM PHAJ is coming to FRESNO NEW YEAR...sponsored by Herlinda herself. SO...those of you who are in Fresno or are coming to Fresno and had been aching to know the truth...I suggest we approach Nom Phaj...shake his hand and ask him his side of the story. I myself will ask him and Herlinda personally at her booth.
For now, I say we try our best to support all Hmong movie producers and actors so they can continue producing better and higher quality movies.
Nothing against you Leng...just my thoughts. You should continue making more movies. You're one of the better Hmong producers/directors out there.