Having grown up in a racial majority, I went through a cultural shock when I came to US for high school. I got to experience underpresentation and racial stereotypes for the first time in the 16 years of my life. That is why even the slightest stereotyping weighed me down and I was not the only one who was living through it.

I wanted to create space for conversations that could demystify some of the conflicts caused by stereotypes. So I started by picking up my camera and making this film.

I am the director and producer of The Model Minority Documentary Film Project. I screened the film in Philadelphia, Beijing, and Tianjin and facilitated more than 8 meaningful conversations with over 600 people. But that is not nearly enough, I realize creating space for these types of conversations must be an on-going effort. If you are interested in learning more or get involved, please reach out to me on twitter!

2nd, Documentary Film Category, Bridge Film Festival

3rd, Documentary Film Category, Film Now Film Festival

Nomination, Best Documentary, Rough Cut Film Festival

Official Selection, Philadelphia Youth Film Festival

Official Selection, All American High School Film Festival