INTERVIEWS
Conversations with creatives.
In Conversation: ‘DÌDI (弟弟)’ Star Izaac Wang
Chris, played by 16-year-old Izaac Wang, is an everyman—or rather everyboy—awkward and trying to find where he fits in this big and scary world. We talked to Izaac Wang about Chris, the adolescent anxiety of not fitting in, and Asian American cinema.
In Conversation: Justinian Huang on His Debut Novel and Industry Trends
I had the opportunity to speak with Justinian about his personal and creative inspirations behind The Emperor and the Endless Palace, as well as his plans for the rest of the series. We also discussed how some of the ongoing trends in the film industry relate to the publishing industry.
In Conversation: ‘The Queen of My Dreams’ Director Fawzia Mirza
The Queen of My Dreams (2023) is the full-length directorial debut of Fawzia Mirza. The film follows the emotional journey of queer Muslim grad student Azra (Amrit Kaur) as she visits Pakistan after her father’s (Hamza Haq)’s sudden death. I had the opportunity to speak to Fawzia about her own artistic journey and filmmaking process.
In Conversation: The Cast and Crew of ‘Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion In 4 Parts’
The film was shot in Sri Lanka over fifteen days, almost 9000 miles from home, and through the chaos and uncertainty of the SAG-AFTRA strike. It is a testament to the joys of bringing a story—loved and cared for—to life through film and sound.