In this interview, we spotlight Drehâs Um, an artistic-social film workshop dedicated to shifting perspectives within the German film industry. We sat down with founders Äức NgĂŽ Ngá»c and Sarah Noa NgĂŽ Ngá»c to explore their journeys and the workshop’s mission to empower Vietnamese German youth. Over a year, participants Read more…
Mary Duong, writer of Vivâs Silly Mango, delves into the relationships between her central characters â Viv, Nikki, and Esther â 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 LĂȘ, 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, LĂȘ 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 filmâs 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 Thaoâs designs to life. They explore the filmâs 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…
Káșčo KĂ©o: SĂ i GĂČn Sound explores the life of Huỳnh Thanh Háșu, a street performer whose káșčo kĂ©o singing captures the spirit of Saigonâs nightlife and culture. Co-directors Mike Pham and Anh Phi discuss their experience following Háșu, the inspiration behind the filmâs 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…