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Stories, updates, and reflections from the Seattle Asian American Film Festival. This space functions as our blog, sharing festival news, behind-the-scenes moments, and community highlights year-round.
Tony Nguyen Traces His Father's Story 50 Years After the Fall of Saigon in "Year of the Cat"
"In 'Year of the Cat,' a filmmaker searches for his father 50 years after the Fall of Saigon" by Adrian Alarilla. Interview with Tony Nguyen about his investigative documentary tracing his father's identity, following up on his 2015 short "Giap's Last Day at the Ironing Board Factory."
Kenny Oiwa Riches on "Mouse," Catfishing, and Making a Movie with Mom
"Kenny Oiwa Riches directs and stars in 'Mouse,' about a brooding misanthrope targeted by catfishers" by Yayoi Lena Winfrey. Covers Kenny's background, his mother Hiroko's role in the film, his mixed-race heritage growing up in Salt Lake City, and how a real catfishing encounter inspired the story.