Hirokazu Kore-eda on Making ‘Monster’
Unlocking the Mind Behind Monster: NYAFF Director Samuel Jamier Talks to Acclaimed Japanese Director Hirokazu Kore-eda.
Takumi Saitoh on 'Home Sweet Home'
Celebrated Japanese director Takumi Saitoh turns the horror genre on its head with "Home Sweet Home," which made its North American premiere at NYAFF 2023. In this podcast, Saitoh unpacks his innovative third feature, in which a perfect family's new house exposes everyone's darkest nightmares.
Wang Bing on 'Youth (Spring)'
Award-winning Chinese documentary director Wang Bing joins the UNCAGED Podcast with documentary director Sun Ningyi to uncover the inspiration behind his Cannes and NYFF selected documentary Youth (Spring).
Liu Siyi on 'Flaming Cloud'
Writer-director Liu Siyi talks about how her own insomnia led to the initial drafts of her striking feature film debut Flaming Cloud, an exquisite homage to Disney movies and Chinese folklore.
Satoru Iguchi and Chihiro Ito on 'In Her Room'
Listen to talented performing artist Satoru Iguchi from J-pop sensation King Gnu and veteran screenwriter Chihiro Ito dive into the mesmerizing world of "In Her Room," Ito’s directorial debut about a shy dentist’s strange relationship with a woman living in a lush, plant-filled apartment.
Junji Sakamoto on 'Okiku and the World'
Internationally acclaimed veteran auteur Junji Sakamoto talks about his wide-ranging career in cinema as well as the creative process behind his latest film, "Okiku and the World,: an aesthetically brilliant jidaigeki (period drama) about two “manure men” in Edo-era Japan.
Lee Hanee on 'Phantom'
The second episode features the Q&A session for the South Korean spy action film, "Phantom." Festival director Sam Jamier and lead actress Lee Hanee discuss how the film’s characters thrive amidst a perilous, male-dominated environment and take center stage within the narrative.
Anson Kong, Bai Ling & Nate Ki on 'Back Home'
The debut episode goes behind the scenes of the chilling Hong Kong horror film, "Back Home," featuring the Q&A with singer-dancer-actor Anson Kong, renowned actress Bai Ling, and award-winning director Nate Ki after its world premiere at NYAFF this summer.
2023: 22nd New York Asian Film Festival
Celebrating its 22nd edition in 2023, the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) is North America’s leading festival of Asian cinema. It was called “the best film festival in New York” by The Village Voice and “arguably the world’s best-curated program of new and classic Asian cinema” by IndieWire.
2022: 20th New York Asian Film Festival
NYAFF remains fully committed to increasing exposure of Asian representation on screen and providing opportunities for audiences of all communities to experience the diversity and brilliance of Asian and Asian American cinema.
2021: Taiwan Ghost Month Series
The New York Asian Film Festival is pleased to present a deliciously chilling aperitif to cap off our successful 20th edition. Starting immediately after NYAFF’s main course, we will serve up a ten-day virtual series of tasty Taiwanese horror films to celebrate the island nation's traditional Ghost
2021: 20th New York Asian Film Festival
NYAFF’s 20th edition will kick off at Film at Lincoln Center on August 6 with the in-person international premiere of Ryoo Seung-wan’s tense action thriller "Escape from Mogadishu," starring Kim Yoon-seok (NYAFF Star Asia winner 2018) and Zo In-sung. The film is dramatically constructed based on