Capturing the Soul of Saigon: An Interview with the Directors of “Kẹo Kéo: Sài Gòn Sound”

Kẹo Kéo: Sài Gòn Sound explores the life of Huỳnh Thanh Hậu, a street performer whose kẹo kéo singing captures the spirit of Saigon’s nightlife and culture. Co-directors Mike Pham and Anh Phi discuss their experience following Hậu, the inspiration behind the film’s aesthetic, and the challenges performers face amidst the Read more…

Taking Root: Oanh-Nhi Nguyen’s Documentary Amplifying Southeast Asian Resettlement Stories at Viet Film Fest 2024

 A powerful documentary for Viet Film Fest 2024! Taking Root: Southeast Asian Stories of Resettlement in Philadelphia, directed by Oanh-Nhi Nguyen, highlights the stories of Southeast Asians who resettled in Philadelphia after the American War in Vietnam. We spoke with filmmaker Oanh-Nhi Nguyen about her inspirations, the delicate balance between Read more…

Unprocessed Grief and Collective Memory: An Interview with Dieu Hao Do, Filmmaker of “Hao Are You”,  on His Family’s Journey

In this insightful interview, filmmaker Dieu Hao Do delves into the emotional and complex process of uncovering his Chinese Vietnamese family’s history in the wake of the Vietnam War. Do shares how silence, unprocessed grief, and the challenges of diaspora shaped his latest film. He reflects on the emotional act Read more…