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From pursuing film "accidentally," going viral on TikTok to becoming THE new voice of the diaspora.
TIFF-winning filmmaker talks painting grief, telling vulnerable stories, and being an integral part in the rise of Vietnamese cinema. And so much more.
Director of Soul Institute of Art and Founder of Vietnam's The LYRICÍST Dance Company chats staying curious about identity as a habit, and bringing the academics of performing arts home to Vietnam.
TIFF Next Wave alum talks unearthing the self, telling uncomfortable stories & upcoming project on the Philippines' labour export.
Fusing journalism and filmmaking: Tessa deep-dives into the complex Chinese-American adoptee identity in her new documentary "Finding Xiao."
Multidisciplinary creative talks artwork as an ode to loved ones, and dismantling toxic masculinity and portraying skinship in his incredible directorial debut, "Chrome" (2024).
Rest my case: consider The Great British Bake Off for more awards or something.
I haven't watched "We Live in Time" yet.
From STEM to Screen: first-time director talks award-winning debut "For Roy," growing with the local film community and amplifying stories of the youth.
Getting ready to be wrecked with "We Live in Time," just casually.
Upcoming REEL TALK guests, humanist films, & my September picks,
Upcoming Reel Talk, my life updates, and getting that film conversations going!
