‘Quiz Lady’ Director Jessica Yu Wants to ‘Tell Jokes that Haven’t Been Told’
Her new film starring Sandra Oh and Awkwafina tells a uniquely Asian American story without having to point out the characters’ Asianness.
Director Nikhil Nagesh Bahat’s ‘KILL’ Unleashes India’s Bloodiest Film Yet
Writer and Director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, and Actors Lakshya and Raghav Juyal discuss why ‘KILL,’ is a gory and groundbreaking milestone for South Asian Cinema during TIFF 2023 — plus, their experience working with iconic producer Karan Johar.
How Deepa Mehta and Sirat Taneja Joined Forces to Create ‘I Am Sirat’
The documentary, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, showcases Sirat’s experience as a trans woman from India and documents her dual existence on a smartphone.
Director Anubha Momin on Diversity in Filmmaking—Behind and In Front of The Camera
“There’s a superficiality to the way that we talk about diversity in film in Canada.”
The Asian Films Coming to TIFF 2023
From the newest Hayao Miyazaki film to an adaptation of a beloved Canadian novel, these are the movies by Asian filmmakers we’re excited for.