Author: Quentin Lee
Koji Steven Sakai’s 422
Not only is Koji Steven Sakai the CEO of CHOPSO, he is an author of several novels and graphic novels. Based on one of World…
An Unlikely Ally: Greg Gibson and Wayne Lo
In 1992, the year that I graduated from Berkeley as an undergrad, Wayne Lo purchased a gun and went on a shooting spree in Bard…
My CinemAsianAmerica
For a years, I’ve had the idea to publish a photo book with stills from my films. Finally, after making my 7th feature The Unbidden,…
Cyborg / Metamorphosis / Skin aka Michael Jackson the Monster
In memory of Michael Jackson, who passed away on June 25, 2009 and the current controversy of HBO’s Leaving Neverland, I’m sharing an essay I…
A Tribute to Jeff Adachi (1959 – 2019)
I first met Jeff Adachi when he was making his first documentary feature The Slanted Screen. Unfortunately because of my schedule at the time, I…
Sunsets of Michael Aki and Eric Nakamura
The ultimate indie Asian American filmmaker Michael Aki has restored his first feature, Sunsets, co-wrote, co-directed and photographed by his cousin Eric Nakamura, the founder…
Evolution of Young Man Kang
I met Young Man Kang in the 90s when he was a prolific feature filmmaker in Los Angeles. After making a dozen of features or…
Worst Business Class Experience: Hong Kong Airlines
Beware of those alluring and deceptive upgrade offer signs at the check in counters of Hong Kong Airlines. When I decided to pay for a…
Kiss and Make Up: From Choreography to Video
As an amateur dancer from Los Angeles, I take hip hop classes everywhere I travel. I feel it’s a good way to learn about local…
Brian L. Tan’s Holdout
Filmmaker Brian L. Tan (aka BLT) talks about his latest short film “Holdout” which will world premiere on Dec 7 at 7 pm in Los…
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