Masterclass with Ann Hui
Ann Hui is one of the most prominent and respected figures in Asian cinema, with a career spanning over four decades in the film industry. She is globally recognized for her outstanding contributions, marked by numerous prestigious accolades, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Venice International Film Festival and the Asian Film Awards.
This masterclass offers a rare opportunity to gain insight into Ann Hui’s perspectives on various aspects of filmmaking from her personal decision to pursue a career in cinema to her profound reflections on the challenges and rewards of a lifelong creative journey. The discussion will explore how the film industry has evolved from the conveniences of modern production technology to the growing difficulty of standing out in a sea of content and how technological advancement has shaped her creative process.
Schedule
Jadwal
Venue: Empire XXI Studio 3
Date : Monday, 1 December 2025
Time: 15:00 – 17:09
Admission Fee: Free
Speaker:
Pembicara:
Ann Hui
Director
Ann Hui is one of Hong Kong's foremost and most influential filmmakers, renowned for her exceptional contributions to cinema over the past five decades. Her films have garnered numerous international awards, establishing her as a pivotal figure in the film industry.
Ann came to widespread prominence with her directorial debut, The Secret, and has since created many acclaimed works, including Summer Snow, A Simple Life, and The Way We Are. Her remarkable talent has earned her the title of Best Director at the Golden Horse Awards three times and at the Hong Kong Film Awards six times.
The appeal of Ann Hui's films lies in her profound interest in human nature, which she explores with curiosity and a sense of humility. Her work delves into the core of being, inviting audiences to reflect on the complexities of life.
Moderator:
Monica Vanesa Tedja
Independent Filmmaker - Director, Writer, Editor
Born in Jakarta in 1991, Monica Vanesa Tedja (they) is a Chinese-Indonesian filmmaker based between Berlin and Jakarta, whose films pose questions around minority identity issues through intimate character work, while also exploring the tensions of black and white morality: ranging from religion and sexuality to non-binary identity. Drawn into details and the interconnectedness of things, Monica tends to work with personal stories, in which the realm of memories, fantasy, and reality are blurred together. Their latest short film, DEAR TO ME, has won the best short film at FIRST STEPS AWARDS 2021 and received Special Mention from the Youth Jury at Open Doors Screenings at Locarno Film Festival 2021. Monica is concurrently developing her debut feature film, DEAR FAMILY.
