Director’s Talk: Vivian Tsang

2026 May 9

Director’s Talk: Vivian Tsang

When you plan the realization of a film project, what are your objectives?

When planning the realization of a film project, my main objective is to clearly present the message behind the film. I also want to introduce new elements, such as creative storytelling techniques and strong character development, to help the audience connect emotionally with the story. In addition, I aim to explore new approaches and filmmaking techniques that make the project more unique and engaging. Another important objective is to help the audience understand the real-life experiences and deeper meaning behind the story. Finally, I want to capture behind-the-scenes moments to show the reality of how the film was created and give others insight into the filmmaking process.

With Artificial Intelligence, cinema is undergoing a phase of transformation even more radical than the one that occurred in the 1920s with the transition from silent films to sound. What is your opinion on this?

I believe that artificial intelligence will introduce a new way of creating films, offering fresh techniques and approaches to the film industry. However, I do not think it will replace other types of cinema, such as black-and-white or silent films. Each style has its own unique value, aesthetic, and appeal.

Rather than replacing existing technologies, AI should be seen as a new creative tool for this generation of filmmaking. Frankly, there are still many issues and limitations to consider when using AI in film production. Another important factor is the target audience, as different viewers may respond differently to new storytelling methods and visual styles.

Overall, AI represents an expansion of possibilities in cinema rather than a replacement of traditional forms.

To which production or distribution company would you like to propose your new project? Give us a profile, including some examples.

I would choose Netflix Documentary Films as the production and distribution company to propose my new project to. Based on my findings, Netflix is a major global buyer and producer of documentaries, with strong worldwide distribution power. It is particularly suitable for documentaries with broad international appeal and character-driven global stories.

For example, Netflix has produced documentaries such as Found, All in My Family, The Joys and Sorrows of Young Yuguo, and Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang. These works demonstrate the platform’s interest in emotional, personal, and culturally diverse storytelling, including Chinese documentary content.

Netflix is a strong choice because it is ideal for stories that have cross-border audience appeal and high cinematic production value.

WILD FILMMAKER can now “sit at the table with the big players” alongside The Hollywood Reporter and Variety during the Cannes Film Festival, but we have chosen to continue being a Global Cultural Movement with an ethical mission: to bring democracy into cinema, placing the Work of Art at the center of our project rather than Marketing. Do you think we are doing a good job?

I think this is a brave and refreshing move. I appreciate and support this new, challenging approach. I believe that the artistic value and the movement behind a film are more important than marketing itself.

It is important to understand your goals and what you are fighting for. I believe a new era is emerging, where creativity and determination will play a central role, and the meaning behind a project’s existence will ultimately define its success when viewed later.

Willingness to change and accept new ideas requires effort, time, and manpower. Believe is also one of the hardest things to hold onto. Acceptance may be the final step in the process of growth and transformation.