by Stevie Wong For 15 days, the New York Asian Film Festival brought together film lovers to experience over 100 films, including numerous premieres and an impressive lineup of visiting guests. We're closing out this year's #NYAFF2025 newsletter with two final conversations that capture the spirit
by Stevie Wong We have officially passed the midway mark and our UNCAGED special newsletter for #NYAFF2025 continues with an exclusive introductory chat with the rowdy We Can Save The World!!! crew, plus we talk to award winner Tadanobu Asano and director Mark Gill on their latest film Ravens ! But
Uncaged continues it's special newsletter for #NYAFF2025 with exclusive chats, programmers choices and a look at our opening weekend! by Stevie Wong We are one week into the New York Asian Film Festival's 24th edition! For those working on this festival it's been a
Uncaged kicks off our inaugural New York Asian Film Festival newsletter with some exclusive chats from last years attendees and some programmers picks that you may have missed! by Stevie Wong With the New York Asian Film Festival right around the corner (July 11th to be exact) we wanted to
A Taiwanese chicken farmer's online fling spirals into a tale of delusion and self-discovery. Esther Liu stuns in this bittersweet tale of fantasy, isolation, and the price of wanting to be seen.
After a catastrophe, one apartment complex becomes a shelter—and a battleground. Director Um Tae-hwa examines how fear, control, and belonging take shape in close quarters.
Legendary director Zhang Yimou reflects on four decades of filmmaking, from ‘Red Sorghum’ to ‘Under the Light.’ In this rare interview, he shares why emotions will outlast technology—and how, in the end, it’s the camera that chooses who belongs on screen.
At the New York Asian Film Festival in July, a panel of experts discussed the current state and future of Asian film distribution, grappling with the paradox of a growing audience and a dwindling number of independent theaters.
She transformed the landscape of martial arts cinema, lifting female characters from the shadows of sidekick status into the fierce, commanding spotlight of lead roles.
A gruff yakuza ropes an awkward choir kid into his karaoke contest scheme, kicking off a goofy tale that pokes fun at life's stranger moments. It's a quirky ride, but underneath the laughs are some honest insights about growing up and finding your place in the world.
Director Sean Wang shared insights into his journey from making skateboarding videos on YouTube to creating award-winning films in a recent interview with Asian A.V. Club.
Director Wei Shujun focuses on the spaces between plot lines, creating a unique narrative that invites viewers to engage with its subtleties.
