Xueni Yang

An essay on filmmaking as a time-based art form, exploring emotional dramaturgy, rhythm, and cross-cultural storytelling beyond narrative logic.

The camera is a psychological projection of the character — a direct manifestation of how they perceive the world and their place within it.

Many filmmakers dream of getting festival funding, yet the selection process is rarely transparent. At B3 Festival, a candid panel with Hessen Film & Media’s director revealed why some films make the cut while others don’t—and why relying on this system might not be the best path for truly bold, author-driven work.