About
Chris Yen, a 24-year-old Asian American filmmaker from San Jose, California, embodies resilience, ambition, and cultural grit. Raised by parents who escaped war-torn Vietnam, Chris channels their sacrifices into his relentless pursuit of storytelling and independent filmmaking. Chris’s passion for film ignited at age 7, evolving from a childhood fascination into a lifelong pursuit. He launched a YouTube channel, mastering shooting, editing, and performance. His comedy sketches amassed over 1 million views, but he sought deeper narratives—stories rich in emotional depth.
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