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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,…

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“Who’s In Charge” by Rob Lee

CHOPSO interviews the director Rob Lee on his web series Who’s In Charge now streaming on Chopso. C: Tell us Who’s in Charge is about?   Who’s in charge…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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In My Waterlogged Shoes: Almost a Tale of Survival in Saigon

Not only have I danced in five countries (America, Canada, Thailand, Hong Kong and Vietnam) in these shoes, I’ve walked through the most memorable storm…

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“The Anniversary” by Art Chudabala

CHOPSO interviews the director Art Chudabala on his short The Anniversary now streaming on CHOPSO.  C: What’s Anniversary about?  “The Anniversary” is a psychological thriller about one…

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Digital Marketing Intern (Non-Paid)

Minimum 12 hours per week & 3 month commitment Remote – Los Angeles, CA Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate interested in building skills…

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Aviatrix: The Baddest Asian American Woman Ever

CHOPSO interviews the director Ed Moy on his feature Aviatrix now streaming on CHOPSO. C: What is Aviatrix is about? Ed: “Aviatrix” is a documentary film about…

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Remembering Elizabeth Sung, Hollywood’s Asian Mom

Late Wednesday night, May 23, 2018, I received a message from my friend Tamlyn Tomita who told me to call her back immediately. She told…

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