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BAM

A modern adaptation of the myth of Hercules, BAM tells the story of a young boxer struggling to negotiate between his shy, bookish nature and a divinely violent temper. Where does this rage come from? Is it psychological or environmental - or is it something altogether more primordial?

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A modern adaptation of the myth of Hercules, BAM tells the story of a young boxer struggling to negotiate between his shy, bookish nature and a divinely violent temper.  Where does this rage come from? Is it psychological or environmental - or is it something altogether more primordial?

  • writer
    Howie Shia
  • director
    Howie Shia
  • animator
    Howie Shia
  • music
    Tim Shia
    Leo Shia
  • sound design
    Tim Shia
    Leo Shia
  • additional animation
    Lillian Chan
    Jonathan Ng
    Malcolm Sutherland
  • animation assistance
    Jennifer Krick
    Simon Cottee
  • musician
    Tim Shia
    Leo Shia
  • producer
    Maral Mohammadian
    Michael Fukushima
  • executive producer
    Michael Fukushima
BAM
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