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Hur Jin-ho Crafts a Chilling Domestic Noir in ‘A Normal Family’

Director Hur Jin-ho returns to theaters with “A Normal Family,” a simmering moral drama inspired by Herman Koch’s internationally best-selling novel “The Dinner.” Hur Jin-ho spoke to Awards Focus about the creative path behind “A Normal Family,” from his approach to casting and directing young actors to the cultural shifts introduced in this adaptation.

Gillian McKercher’s ‘Lucky Star’ Brings an Authentic Asian-Canadian Story to SBIFF

The 2025 Santa Barbara International Film Festival has once again proven to be a hub for groundbreaking cinema, and among this year’s standout selections is “Lucky Star”, a gripping drama that offers a fresh perspective on the Asian-Canadian experience. Following their successful premiere screening, Writer and Director Gillian McKercher and actors Olivia Cheng and Conni Miu sat down with Awards Focus for an exclusive interview. McKercher, Cheng, and Miu spoke candidly about the inspirations behind the film, their journeys navigating the industry as Asian artists, and the exciting projects on their horizons.

Honoring The Past, Forging The Future: Wes Ball’s Vision For ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’

Director Wes Ball spoke with Awards Focus about his creative process, the challenges of directing a legacy franchise, and how he sought to expand the emotional and visual landscape of the Apes universe. He delved into the film’s exploration of power dynamics, the evolving definition of civilization, and the personal stakes embedded in the characters’ arcs.