13: Creating Film and Community with Vivian Hua

<img src='https://folkstories.org/images/vivian_hua.jpg' class='profile'/><p>Vivian Hua is the director of the Northwest Film Forum (NWFF) , a non-profit film and arts center dedicated to public dialogue and creative action through collective cinematic experiences. Prior to NWFF, Vivian was Communications Manager for ICANNWiki, a collaborative resource dedicated to simplifying the complex issues, policies, and players in the sphere of internet governance. Vivian was also editor in chief of REDEFINE Magazine, a print and web magazine focused on music and the arts.</p> <p>Vivian got a BA in sociology focused on Law, Society &amp; Justice. Social justice has been a central theme in Vivian's life and is reflected in the work she pursues. In 2017, Vivian released Searching Skies, a narrative short film about a Syrian refugee family. The film was screened in 50 venues across the US and accompanied by a discussion series where people could meet a Muslim person, sometimes for the first time, and ask questions.</p> <p>In today's episode, we talk about Vivian's vision for the NWFF, Vivian's sudden decision to pursue film upon turning 30, and exploring social justice with film.</p> <h3 id="quote">Quote</h3> <blockquote> <p>When I turned 30, I had a personal revelation. I spent my entire 20's supporting other peoples art … So how do I work on my own now and had a calling to do film</p> </blockquote> <p>– Vivian Hua</p> <h3 id="notes">Notes</h3> <ul> <li>what is NWFF</li> <li>getting started in film</li> <li>divination and following signs</li> <li>typical day</li> <li>hosting film discussions</li> <li>searching skies</li> <li>current projects</li> <li>routines to recharge</li> <li>vr and film</li> <li>community and diversity at NWFF</li> <li>marketing art</li> </ul> <h3 id="closing">Closing</h3> <ul> <li>inspiration <ul> <li>being inspired by the person that you're with</li> </ul> </li> <li>surprising fact <ul> <li>used to be a huge raver and gamer</li> </ul> </li> <li>principles <ul> <li>be authentic to who you are</li> </ul> </li> <li>closing <ul> <li>anyone who has a cool idea, reach out to Vivian and the NWFF</li> <li>open to random emails</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3 id="links">Links</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://nwfilmforum.org/about-us/mission-history-nwff/">NWFF</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.redefinemag.com/about/">REDEFINE</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6957582/">Searching Skies</a></li> <li><a href="http://folkstories.org/12">Tessa Hulls</a></li> <li><a href="http://vivianhua.com">Vivian's Website</a></li> <li><a href="http://seventhartstand.com/">The Seventh Art Stand</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katamari_Damacy">Katamari Damacy</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Searching_(film)">Searching</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/netflix-black-mirror-film-bandersnatch-choose-your-own-adventure_us_5c268ae1e4b05c88b7003f04">Bandersnatch</a></li> </ul> <h3 id="contact">Contact</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hellomynameisvee/">LinkedIn</a></li> <li>Email: [email protected]</li> </ul> <hr /><p>These shownotes are also available at&nbsp;<a href="https://folkstories.org/13">http://folkstories.org/13</a></p><ul><li><a href="http://folkstories.org">folkstories.org</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/kevins8">@kevins8</a></li></ul>