19th Edition Videos
BEHIND THE LENS: SIX DIRECTORS, SIX PERSPECTIVES
Six filmmakers from Asia delved into their creative processes, challenges, and visions at the Asian Pop-Up Cinema Gala at CineCity Studios in Chicago.
Directors: Anselm Chan (“The Last Dance”), Junichi Yasuda (“A Samurai In Time”), Lee Mi-Rang (“Concerning My Daughter”), Tom Lin Shu-Yu (“Yen & Ai-Lee”), Sengedorj Janchivdorj (“Silent City Driver”) and Donie Ordiales (“Crosspoint”).
“Dead Talents Society” Q&A
Director John Hsu and actor Chen Bo-Lin participated in a post-film Q&A after the screening of "Dead Talents Society" on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the AMC NEWCITY14 in Chicago, Illinois.
“Hit N Fun” Q&A
Director Albert Mak visited Chicago in-person for a screening of his film "Hit N Fun" on Friday, March 21, 2025 in Chicago. Mak participated in a post-film Q&A moderated by Ron Falzone.
“To Be Continued” Q&A
Producer Paul Chan field questions from the audience during the post-film Q&A of "To Be Continued" on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at the AMC NEWCITY14 in Chicago, Illinois.
“The Last Dance” Q&A
Director Anselm Chan and actress Michelle Wai attend the screening of “The Last Dance: Extended Version” and participated in a post-film Q&A (moderated by Ron Falzone).
“Sunday Special” Q&A
M.R. Prahast, the music director of SUNDAY SPECIAL, participated in a post-film Q&A moderated by Stephen Burns, the Founder and Artistic Director of the Fulcrum Point New Music Project in Chicago.
“A Samurai In Time” Q&A
Director Junichi Yasuda and actress Yuno Sakura participated in a post-film Q&A (moderated by Mark Schilling) at Asian Pop-Up Cinema on Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Chicago.
“Yen & Ai-Lee” Q&A
Director/Writer Tom Lin Shu-Yu and actress Kimi Hsia participated in a post-film Q&A (moderated by Pat McDonald) at Asian Pop-Up Cinema.
“Silent City Driver" Q&A
Director Sengedorj Janchivdorj, actor Tuvshinbayar Amartuvshin and cinematographer Enkhbayar Enkhtur participated in a post-film Q&A (moderated by Pat McDonald) of "Silent City Driver" at Asian Pop-Up Cinema in Chicago.
“Concerning My Daughter” Q&A
Director Lee Mi-rang and actress Oh Min-ae a participated in a post-film Q&A moderated by Ron Falzone at the screening of "Concerning My Daughter" at Asian Pop-Up Cinema in Chicago.
“Crosspoint” Q&A
Director Donie Ordiales, producer Ravien Bracero, actor Sho Ikushima, actress Kei Kurosawa attended Asian Pop-Up Cinema and participated in a post-film Q&A moderated by Louella Cabalona.
“The Uniform” Q&A
Director Chuang Ching-Shen, producer Tang Tsai-Yang and actress Chen Yan-fei participated in a post-film Q&A (moderated by Pat McDonald) after the screening of "The Uniform" at Asian Pop-Up Cinema.
“Making Waves: The Rise of Asian American” Q&A
Jon Osaki, director of the "Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America" documentary, participated in a post-film Q&A at Asian Pop-Up Cinema.
“Love Lies” Q&A
Director Ho Miu-ki and producer Chan Hing Ka participated in a post-film Q&A (moderated by Pat McDonald) after the screening of "Love Lies" at Asian Pop-Up Cinema on April 12, 2025.
“The Land of the Morning Calm” Q&A
Director Park Ri-woong participated in a post-film Q&A (moderated by Pat McDonald) after his screening of "The Land of Morning Calm" at Asian Pop-Up Cinema.