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…
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…
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…
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…
In this interview, the filmmaker behind Infinity!, Benjamin To, shares the journey of crafting a musical-inspired film that reimagines the lives of Toy & Wing, a 1930s Asian American dance duo. Blending history and fantasy, the film explores love, identity, and resilience under the shadow of Japanese American incarceration. From Read more…
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…
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…
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…