Artist Interview
Vietnamese Germans Finding Their Voice at Viet Film Fest: An Interview with Dreh’s Um Founders Đức Ngô Ngọc and Sarah Noa Ngô Ngọc
In this interview, we spotlight Dreh’s Um, an artistic-social film workshop dedicated to shifting perspectives within the German film industry. We sat down with founders Đức Ngô Ngọc and Sarah Noa Ngô Ngọc to explore their journeys and the workshop’s mission to empower Vietnamese German youth. Over a year, participants Read more…
Artist Interview
Punk Vibes and Friendship with Mary Duong, co-writer of “Viv’s Silly Mango”
Mary Duong, writer of Viv’s Silly Mango, delves into the relationships between her central characters – Viv, Nikki, and Esther – shaped by self-acceptance and cultural backgrounds. Mary reflects on how her lived experience molded the film, the importance of chosen family, and the role of music in driving both the Read more…
Artist Interview
Exploring Family, Loss, and Authenticity: An Interview with Long Lê, Director of “One Summer Night”
In this exclusive interview, Long Lê, the director, writer, and producer of One Summer Night, opens up about the deeply personal journey behind his film. Drawing from his own experiences and family dynamics, Lê discusses how he ensured his film’s cultural fidelity through his casting and balancing the personal with the Read more…
Artist Interview
Inside “Nanitic”: An Interview with Carol Nguyen on Childhood, Family, and Change
In Nanitic, director Carol Nguyen captures the fleeting essence of childhood, family bonds, and the quiet moments that shape us. Playful innocence meets inevitable change in this personal film, enriched with mystery and depth. Nguyen shares the inspiration behind the film’s metaphors, her casting process, and the transition from shorts to features Read more…
Artist Interview
Thao Lam and Kjell Boersma’s Journey with “Boat People”
In this interview, Thao Lam and Kjell Boersma discuss their collaboration on Boat People, blending artistic visions and animation styles to bring Thao’s designs to life. They explore the film’s evolution; the film’s ant metaphor; and how the story resonates universally through themes of war, migration, and resilience. Can you Read more…