I’m not trying to jump on the Hmong ethnic identity trend. I simply want to take this opportunity to share some personal experiences and stories that I find meaningful and interesting, and that I hope more people will have the chance to discover. My father is Hmong. Although I didn’t grow up entirely immersed in a Hmong environment, having been connected to Hmong communities throughout my life has given me the opportunity to experience a culture filled with unique charm and

From the long journey of our sci-fi short film, “Immortal Divide ” from a project created by a small team with limited resources but an abundance of passion, the film has now traveled to international audiences and juries, leaving us with lessons that may be even more valuable than the awards themselves. The journey began with Second Runner-Up at CIFAN 2025. At the time, I admit there was a little disappointment, because when we pour so much of ourselves into a project, we n

Chiang Mai — August 30, 2026 — Films that we had the opportunity to be involved in received a total of four awards at the Chiang Mai International Film Festival 2026 (CIFF 2026), held at Central Airport Chiang Mai. These four awards came from four different films, each with its own story and team behind it. But what they all have in common is the dedication of many people who came together to bring each project to where it is today. 🏆 Spirit of Local — Immortal Divide 🥉 Br