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Hiep Thi Le as I Remember, a Star and Great Friend

This is the blog that I wouldn’t have wanted to write… but I must because I just need to get it out of my chest….

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Chatting with the Filmmaker behind the short film “Father”

CHOPSO interviews Paul Kim, the filmmaker behind the short film, Father, which is currently streaming on CHOPSO. C: What’s your movie about? My movie is about…

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The Hatchfund Experience

Filmmaker A.P. Gonzalez talks about his experience on working with Hatchfund to raise capital for his short film “The Wetback.” As you know, CHOPSO has…

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Wong Kar Wai Wants You in His Amazon Series

My casting director friend Poping Au Yeung is casting Wong Kar Wai’s upcoming Amazon TV series and they are having an open call! They are…

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Interview with the Son of Smiley

CHOPSO interviews podcast host and comedian Ed Hill whose podcast, Son of Smiley, is currently streaming on CHOPSO. C: What is Son of Smiley about?…

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Reel Voices 2017

A program of Pacific Arts Movement, Reel Voices is a digital series of short films made by diverse high school students in the San Diego…

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Director Po Chih Leong Tackles the Chinese Massacre

My friend and mentor Director Po Chih Leong, part of the Hong Kong New Wave Cinema in the 70s, talks to CHOPSO about his latest…

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How I Won an Oscar

Watch the complete interview of Chris Tashima on How I Won an Oscar.

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Vancouver Asian Film Festival at 21

Vancouver Asian Film Festival is turning 21 this year. CHOPSO seizes the opportunity to interview founder Barbara Lee and festival director Grace Chin on the…

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Where are all the Asian Rockstars in North America?

“Where are all the Asian Rockstars in North America? In an era of Trump and his daily challenges to diversity, can an Asian music superstar…

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