Approaching nearly two decades presenting honest portrayals of the diversity of the Asian and Pacific Islander American experience, the Disorient Film Festival is a respected and important event in the industry. The talent and creativity of the productions and filmmakers featured at this prestigious festival have increasingly captured the attention…

Curiosity is one of the main characteristics of a filmmaker. Carina Chavda was driven by it when offered the opportunity to produce a film about Dr. Phillip A. Sharp whose work in RNA has effected the entire planet. Ms. Chavda confirms, “Uncommon Productions Executive Producer Maura McCarthy contacted me about…

You want to gain muscle mass but you’re not going to go through all the unhealthy avenues proven to cause more harm than gain. Ultimately it comes down to proper form. You’re not going to progress unless you’re keenly aware of how to execute a lift, exactly where you should…

Animation is not a monolith. The story and the aesthetic style of an animated film can be integrated in a variety of ways precisely calibrated to elicit an emotional response. While that definition can certainly be used to describe any film, animated ones are capable of a visual approach wider…

For a creative professional like editor Luodawei Xiao, filmmaking can come from a place of experiential information or from that of curiosity. As a native of China, his work on films like the award-winning (Best Documentary at the LA Independent Film Channel and Boden International Film Festival) documentary Ice World…

A definition of a true artist is not the mastery of technical skills, though that is often found in their work. No, a real artist is someone who is driven by passion; compelled to create and deliver a message which they feel deep in their soul. That’s true for a…

The goal of any story is to connect with the audience and enable them to accept the “reality” of what is being presented. As techniques and skill evolve, the art of storytelling simultaneously becomes more impressive and more taken for granted. To put it mildly, the audience expects believability no…

A picture may be worth a thousand words but sound is far more powerful in its ability to transport us to an exact emotional moment. Vera Tin has long been aware of this and it has led her to a career as a sound designer and sound mixer in the…

The American film community is enthusiastically welcoming to insightful and talented filmmakers like Liujin Fang; those who brings a fresh voice and notable skill as a storyteller. At its core, filmmaking is about connection made through a particularly unique perspective but relatable to many. One Day Back Home, inspired by…