On December 5, JETAA was pleased to invite Eri Asai to come to the Japan Foundation to speak about her experiences as a Japanese film maker in Canada.
Ms. Asai screened two short films and discussed her experiences in a creative field while juggling the roles of wife, mother of two, immigrant and university student.
The first film presented, Momiji, was a short film based on her experiences as a newcomer to Canada. Screened at Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival in November, Momiji is a window in the mind of the director and her experiences raising a family in a new country. The second documentary, Stray Dogs, is a look at a romantic relationship in progress.
Honest and engaging, Mrs. Asai opened up to the audience about the film making process, using her children as actors, and how the lines between work and home get blurred.
She also introduced her director of photography and one of the actors from Stray Dogs to discuss their experiences working on the films, providing a different perspective on a collaborative process.
Ms. Asai is interested in hearing from JETAA members who are interested in pursuing film making as a career and looking for experience. If you are looking to make a connection, please contact us at newsletter@staging.jetaatoronto.ca
JETAA Toronto would like to thank the Japan Foundation and their staff for their hard work and allowing us the use of their space. お疲れ様でした！