S. Leo Chiang
Taiwanese filmmaker nominated for an Academy Award for his documentary short, Island in Between. He is the co-founder of the Asian American Documentary Network (A-Doc).
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Mar 15, 2024 • 43min
44. Academy Awards nominated documentary about Taiwan: S. Leo Chiang (director of “Island in Between”)
S. Leo Chiang, a Taiwanese filmmaker and co-founder of the Asian American Documentary Network, discusses his Oscar-nominated short documentary, Island in Between. He captures Taiwan's identity through Kinmen, a frontline in the Taiwan-China tension. Chiang shares his journey from being a 'parachute kid' to navigating multiple identities as Taiwanese and American. He also explores the challenges of promoting a documentary within a geopolitical context and highlights the growing efforts to preserve local heritage amid modernization.
Mar 1, 2024 • 20min
Island In Between: reclaiming a Taiwanese narrative ft. S. Leo Chiang
Taiwanese Director S. Leo Chiang discusses his Oscar-nominated documentary 'Island In Between' exploring Kinmen Islands and Taiwanese identity. Topics include cross-Strait tensions, English limitations on identity, and Leo's transnational background impact. The podcast also touches on how the documentary resonated globally and previews Leo's upcoming projects.
Feb 23, 2024 • 31min
So Close To China, They Can Hear The Music
A magician's involvement in political deception, the significance of Kinmen Island, Taiwan's military readiness, and the ongoing debates surrounding the Green New Deal are discussed in this intriguing episode.
