Julian Doan is a second-generation Vietnamese American filmmaker. He enjoys exploring the uncomfortable corners of our existence through awkward, yet heartfelt comedy. His past projects include the sentient zombie digital series “Everyone I Love Is Dead”. He is currently working on the editorial team of HBO's “In Treatment”. He loves the great outdoors and looks forward to seeing a Vietnamese American film renaissance in his lifetime. He is thrilled to be premiering “Raspberry” at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and is beyond thankful for the stunning cast and crew who all brought this film to life.
Topics Discussed In This Episode:
The subject and absurdity of death Speaking openly about death The origins of “Raspberry” Being emotionally available towards inspiration The creative process behind character creation Yoshino’s personal approach to photography and inspiration Processing death and dealing with loss Reactions to “Raspberry” The tone of the film Subtle nuances of expression The differences between Eastern and Western thoughts Julian and Raymond’s collaborative relationship Creatively pushing yourself and others Asian men within the arts and film Advice to artists and creatives