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…

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…

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…