Thanh Lieu

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The Curated: March 2025

I got a special announcement <3

a very, very special announcement

REEL TALK: PARKER SCHMIDT

Director on crafting narratives for Dodge, Lexus, Cadillac and carving spaces in the narrative world with award-winning 'Bowl of Life.'

REEL TALK: ERIC BIZZARRI

Producer and director talks telling stories that bother, unsettle and bring about change & The Future of Film Showcase.

REEL TALK: BA THI PHAM

Unraveling home and growing with Saigon-based photographer

REEL TALK: NUSHI SHARMA

Poet, artist and filmmaker talks recent short "Archipelago," VIFF Catalyst program and being a beautiful dragonfly.

REEL TALK: PRISCILLA GALVEZ

Directorial debut, concepts of fermentation and menstruation colliding, and exploring the depths of human absurdity.

Roll the Tape: January 15th 2025

Short but sweet and packed.

Roll the Tape: January 8th, 2025.

First weekly recap of 2025!

REEL TALK: CHRIS BERRY

Emerging filmmaker talks "Pumpkin Head," the passage of time and the tension of stepping out of the youthful years.