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Launchpad Season 2

TV-PG

September 29, 2023

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: September 29, 2023

  • Produced By

    Phillip Domfeh

  • Rated TV PG

Videos

  • (L-R): Eddie Shin as Kapsoo Chung, Andie Ju as Naomi Chung, Hana Marie Kim as Clarice Chung, and Sook Hyung Yang as Doyeon Chung in Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” Season Two short, “THE GHOST,” Directed by Erica Eng, Written by Kevin Jihyek Park. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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    (L-R): Eddie Shin as Kapsoo Chung, Andie Ju as Naomi Chung, Hana Marie Kim as Clarice Chung, and Sook Hyung Yang as Doyeon Chung in Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” Season Two short, “THE GHOST,” Directed by Erica Eng, Written by Kevin Jihyek Park. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • (L-R): Margaret Cho as Maxine and Elaine Young as Allie in Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” Season Two short, “MAXINE,” Written and Directed by Niki Ang. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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    (L-R): Margaret Cho as Maxine and Elaine Young as Allie in Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” Season Two short, “MAXINE,” Written and Directed by Niki Ang. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Seth Carr as KJ Hatton in Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” Season Two short, “BLACK BELTS,” Directed by Spencer Glover, Screenplay by Xavier Stiles, Spencer Glover, Story by Xavier Stiles. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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    Seth Carr as KJ Hatton in Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” Season Two short, “BLACK BELTS,” Directed by Spencer Glover, Screenplay by Xavier Stiles, Spencer Glover, Story by Xavier Stiles. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Dariana Alvarez as Omara in Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” Season Two short, “BEAUTIFUL FL.” Directed by Gabriela Ortega, Written by Joel Perez and Adrian Ferbeyre. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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    Dariana Alvarez as Omara in Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” Season Two short, “BEAUTIFUL FL.” Directed by Gabriela Ortega, Written by Joel Perez and Adrian Ferbeyre. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • (L-R): A’lasia Simone as Portia Brownlee and Jessica Mikayla as Paris Brownlee in Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” Season Two short, “PROJECT CC,” Directed by Cashmere Jasmine, Written by Jasmine Johnson. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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    (L-R): A’lasia Simone as Portia Brownlee and Jessica Mikayla as Paris Brownlee in Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” Season Two short, “PROJECT CC,” Directed by Cashmere Jasmine, Written by Jasmine Johnson. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Phoenix Wilson as Ray in Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” Season Two short, “THE ROOF,” Directed by Alexander Bocchieri, Written by W.A.W. Parker. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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    Phoenix Wilson as Ray in Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” Season Two short, “THE ROOF,” Directed by Alexander Bocchieri, Written by W.A.W. Parker. 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.

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