‘The Farewell’ Filmmaker Lulu Wang on In Her Words

Lulu Wang is a multifaceted filmmaker whose journey from Beijing to Miami, Boston to Los Angeles, has shaped her unique storytelling perspective. With a background as a classically trained concert pianist, Wang discovered her passion for film as a means to merge her love for music with narrative. Her diverse experiences led her to explore documentary filmmaking, where she garnered recognition for her work on projects like "Fishing the Gulf," which won Best Documentary in Landmark Theatre’s Little Big Films Competition. Transitioning to Hollywood, Wang lent her talents to major productions such as "Rush Hour 3" and films by Judd Apatow, all while co-founding Flying Box Productions to develop content for various mediums. Wang's directorial debut, "Posthumous," showcased her ability to weave comedy and romance against the backdrop of Berlin, earning critical acclaim. Her success continued with the breakout hit "The Farewell," which explored themes of family, culture, and identity with poignancy and humor. Now, as she embarks on her second feature project, Wang remains committed to crafting stories that challenge norms, provoke thought, and celebrate the complexities of the human experience. With a Roger and Chaz Ebert Directing Fellowship under her belt and a passion for pushing creative boundaries, Lulu Wang continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of cinema. In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment.With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond. Listen on:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AfPfPQ2EPGuC1PhcqJpGW?si=fdb445a8906b49b4   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-her-words/id1674672975     Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/In-Her-Words-Podcast/B0BWYXYBF6?action_code=ASSGB14908     Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inherwords_wie/?hl=en     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninentertainment    Twitter: https://twitter.com/InHerWords_WIE