
Free Talk: Keep It Short!
A Panel on Asian and Asian American Short Filmmaking
New York Asian Film Festival 2025
July 11 - 24, 2025
Speakers

Jessica Liu

YANG Ling

Amie Song

Ramazan Nanayev

Austin Chen

Li Ying Chien
Get a glimpse into the incredible world of Asian short filmmaking with the newest generation of filmmakers. Hear these short-form auteurs discuss the unique process of packing so much emotion and creativity into work that is relevant and awe-inspiring in today’s world. These creatives are proof that boundary-breaking cinema can still occur despite the time limit. This panel promises to be just as insightful and passionate as the films made by the talented slate of panelists.
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