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Launchpad Season 2

TV-PG

May 28, 2021

Drama, Fantasy, Live Action, Shorts/Variety Series

Disney’s “Launchpad” Season 2 is a collection of live-action shorts from a new generation of dynamic filmmakers. This season showcases six writers, five directors and one writer-director from underrepresented backgrounds who were given the opportunity to share their perspectives and creative visions. Continuing the goal of Disney’s first season of “Launchpad,” which was to diversify the types of stories that are being told by giving access to those who historically have not had it, “Launchpad” Season 2 is proud to present six new shorts for Disney+ based on the theme of “connection.”

Rated: TV-PG
Release Date: May 28, 2021

  • Produced By

    Phillip Domfeh
  • Rated TV PG

Videos

  • Season 2 | (L-R) Kapsoo Chung (Eddie Shin), Naomi Chung (Andie Ju), Clarice Chung (Hana Marie Kim), and Doyeon Chung (Sook Hyung Yang) from the “Launchpad (Season Two)" short, “The Ghost.” Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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    Season 2 | (L-R) Kapsoo Chung (Eddie Shin), Naomi Chung (Andie Ju), Clarice Chung (Hana Marie Kim), and Doyeon Chung (Sook Hyung Yang) from the “Launchpad (Season Two)" short, “The Ghost.” Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Season 2 | (L-R) Maxine (Margaret Cho) and Allie (Elaine Young) in the “Launchpad (Season Two)" short, “Maxine.” Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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    Season 2 | (L-R) Maxine (Margaret Cho) and Allie (Elaine Young) in the “Launchpad (Season Two)" short, “Maxine.” Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Season 2 | KJ Hatton (Seth Carr) in the “Launchpad (Season Two)" short, “Black Belts.” Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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    Season 2 | KJ Hatton (Seth Carr) in the “Launchpad (Season Two)" short, “Black Belts.” Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Season 2 | Omara (Dariana Alvarez) in the “Launchpad (Season Two)" short, “Beautiful, FL.” Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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    Season 2 | Omara (Dariana Alvarez) in the “Launchpad (Season Two)" short, “Beautiful, FL.” Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Season 2 | (L-R) Portia Brownlee (A'lasia Simone) and Paris Brownlee (Jessica Mikayla) in the “Launchpad (Season Two)" short, “Project CC.” Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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    Season 2 | (L-R) Portia Brownlee (A'lasia Simone) and Paris Brownlee (Jessica Mikayla) in the “Launchpad (Season Two)" short, “Project CC.” Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Season 2 | Ray (Phoenix Wilson) in the “Launchpad (Season Two)" short, “The Roof.” Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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    Season 2 | Ray (Phoenix Wilson) in the “Launchpad (Season Two)" short, “The Roof.” Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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    • “Beautiful, FL”
    Director: Gabriela Ortega
    Writers: Joel Perez and Adrian Ferbeyre
    Cast: Dariana Alvarez, Lynette Coll, Eileen Galindo, Logan “Meatball Queen” Jennings, Wendi McLendon-Covey

    Determined to win an ice cream competition with a flavor inspired by her late Tia
    Abuela’s Puerto Rican treats, a teen girl turns to her trailer park neighbors to help figure out the winning recipe.

    “Black Belts”
    Director: Spencer Glover
    Screenplay: Xavier Stiles, Spencer Glover
    Story by: Xavier Stiles
    Cast: Seth Carr, Tremayne Norris, Honey Robinson, Godderick Alucard, Smokey Campbell, Anthea Neri Best

    Determined to prove himself a Compton legend like his ex-fighter dad, an offbeat teen steals the family’s secret martial arts technique to use at a well-renowned underground dojo. Seeking respect amongst peers, he learns quickly that there’s more to being a man than throwing hands.

    “The Ghost”
    Director: Erica Eng
    Writer: Kevin Jihyek Park
    Cast: Hana Marie Kim, Andie Ju, Sook Hyung Yang, Eddie Shin, Ayvah Jordan Vasquez, Tania Verafield

    Twelve-year-old Clarice Cheung feels like she’s invisible—especially next to her older sister Naomi. But when a fight breaks out at the dinner table, it awakens a ghost that begins taking the family, one by one. Now Clarice and Naomi must work together to stop this powerful spirit before their family is torn apart forever.

    “Maxine”
    Director/Writer: Niki Ang
    Cast: Margaret Cho, Elaine Young, Isabella Day, Kelvin Han Yee, Celeste Den, Nicole Jia

    Nervous about introducing her first girlfriend to her family, Allie gets help from the spirit of a long-lost relative during the Hungry Ghost Festival.

    “Project CC”
    Director: Cashmere Jasmine
    Writer: Jasmine Johnson
    Cast: Jessica Mikayla, A’lasia Simone, Jordyn Curet, Shelley Meche’tte, Rhomeyn Johnson

    A brilliant child scientist must join forces with her sister when a cloning experiment goes awry.

    “The Roof”
    Director: Alexander Bocchieri
    Writer: W.A.W. Parker
    Cast: Phoenix Wilson, Wes Studi, DeLanna Studi, L. Frank Manriquez, Landa Lakes, John M. Sneezy

    After being sent to stay with their grandfather, a Northern Cheyenne teen discovers a connection to their family and community in a way they never thought possible.

    Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” is a collection of live-action shorts from a new generation of dynamic storytellers. Six filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds were selected and provided with the opportunity to share their perspectives and creative visions that will show audiences what it means to be seen. Inspired by life’s journey, these first six shorts for Disney+ are based on the theme, “Discover.”

    American EID
    Written and Directed by Aqsa Altaf

    Ameena, a Muslim Pakistani immigrant, wakes up on Eid to find out that she has to go to school. Homesick and heartbroken, she goes on a mission to make Eid a public-school holiday, and in the process, reconnects with her older sister, and embraces her new home, while her new home embraces her.

    Dinner is Served
    Directed by Hao Zheng, Written by G. Wilson & Hao Zheng

    A Chinese student at an elite U.S. boarding school realizes excellence is not enough when he tries out for a leadership position no international student has ever applied for.

    Growing Fangs
    Written and Directed by Ann Marie Pace

    Val Garcia, a Mexican-American teen who is half human/half vampire, has had to keep her identity a secret from both worlds. But when her human best friend shows up at her monster-infested school, she has to confront her truth, her identity, and herself.

    The Last of the Chupacabras
    Written and Directed by Jessica Mendez Siqueiros

    In a world where culture has nearly ceased to exist, one lone Mexican-American struggling to carry on her traditions unknowingly summons a dark and ancient creature to protect her.

    Let’s Be Tigers
    Written and Directed by Stefanie Abel Horowitz

    Avalon’s not ready to process the loss of her mother, but when she’s put in charge of a 4-year-old for one night, she finds more comfort than she ever could have expected.

    The Little Prince(s)
    Written and Directed by Moxie Peng

    When Gabriel, a 7-year-old Chinese kid who loves ballet, becomes friends with Rob, another Chinese kid from school, Rob’s dad gets suspicious about Gabriel's feminine behavior and decides to intervene.

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