Ian Wang

LAAPFF '12: Keye Luke, the Original Asian American Hollywood Star

Ian Wang - May 11, 2012

Writer-Director Timothy Tau pays homage to a pioneering yet little-known Asian American actor.

Will the Next Asian American Movie Icon Be a Serial Killer?

Ian Wang - March 23, 2012

Screenwriter Koji Sakai talks about his provocatively titled film, Chink, about an Asian American serial killer.

2012 Sundance Filmmakers: Kangmin Kim

Ian Wang - January 20, 2012

The Sundance Film Festival is once again upon us, having officially kicked off Thursday, January 19 in Park City, UT. Hyphen interviews the Asian American filmmakers who are showing their shorts at this year's festival.

2012 Sundance Filmmakers: Andrew Ahn

Ian Wang - January 20, 2012

Looking Back at 2011’s Asian Americans in Film

Ian Wang - December 9, 2011

Hyphen reflects on Asian Americans in mainstream and indie narratives in 2011.

Funding Lessons from the Tokyo FILMeX Film Festival

Ian Wang - November 30, 2011

Hyphen was at the inaugural Talent Campus at this year's Tokyo FILMeX film festival to observe how young Asian filmmakers seek funding for their projects. What Asian American filmmakers can learn from them?

DVD Reviews

Ian Wang - November 9, 2011

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Asian American Cinematic Icons for Halloween

Ian Wang - October 28, 2011

Can't decide what to wear on Halloween? Hyphen shows you some Asian American movie icons to model after that'll solve your troubles (and give you some instant movie-geek cred).

Southeast Asian Films Take the Stage at Toronto International Film Festival

Ian Wang - September 30, 2011

A number of new films premiered at TIFF '11 and demonstrates the region to be home to many vibrant filmmaking communities now producing some of Asia's most original films.

The Conrad Hotels Campaign: The Luxury of Being Smug

Ian Wang - September 22, 2011

Fish-chopping Asian ladies as a backdrop for luxury accomodations and exotic locales? Help us deconstruct this Conrad Hotels print campaign.

Hyphen's Fall Movie Preview

Ian Wang - September 16, 2011

Hyphen has gathered a list of Asian Americans appearing in theaters this fall.

Film Review: Tsui Hark's 'Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame'

Ian Wang - September 6, 2011

Hyphen reviews a new fantasy martial arts extravaganza from veteran Hong Kong director Tsui Hark.

Interview with Hong Kong Auteur Tsui Hark

Ian Wang - September 6, 2011

Hyphen speaks with Hong Kong auteur Tsui Hark about his latest film Detective Dee and his thoughts on a 3D future for Martial Arts films.

Interview with 'Motherland' Director Doris Yeung

Ian Wang - August 19, 2011

Hyphen interviews director Doris Yueng on her debut feature Motherland and her views on filmmaking.

2011 Asian American International Film Festival preview

Ian Wang - August 10, 2011

The country’s longest-running Asian American film festival, now in its 34th year, brings parched New York audiences a wealth of cinematic gems from Asia and Asian America. It kicks off Wednesday August 10 in NYC.

11th Slant Film Fest: Bringing Bold Cinematic Visions to Houston

Ian Wang - August 9, 2011

Read on for descriptions of the original short films in this year's program, and an interview with festival director Melissa Hung. Plus, get your discount code here!