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Following the death of his wife, an elderly widower goes in search of a special taste from his youth in the Chinese-language short, Bittersweet. Director Jeffrey Chu talks about his early fascination with movies, the Shanghai film collective he helped start, and the making of his latest project.

Laisuotuo juxtaposes the stories of a Chinese shop owner in Lesotho and an African doctor in China who face prejudice from those around them. Filmmaker Carl Houston McMillan talks about the challenges of working on the project and the need for greater empathy in today’s global village.

The Passport tells the dark tale of an amnesiac on a desperate attempt to figure out who he really is. Director Olivier Hero Dressen and actor Michael Koltes share their thoughts on what makes for a good story and the making of their award-winning short film.

A parking valet and the daughter of a wealthy businessman journey through Shanghai’s nightlife in an attempt to escape the reality of their lives in Somebody Else. Director Laurent King talks artistry in advertisement, life on the festival circuit, and the making of a modern-day fairy tale.

A promise, a misunderstanding, and regret are brought into focus in The Story of 90 Coins. Director Michael Wong takes shares a few film-making lessons from the advertising industry, offer up some tips on navigating the festival circuit, and tell us what he really thinks about romantic movies.

An American widower in Shanghai tries to reclaim his lost love by winning over a nightclub hostess in The Mahjong Box. Writer-director Fabien Gaillard discusses opportunities for filmmakers in China, exploring the connections between East and West, and the making of his sophomore feature.

Fresh off a tour of festival screenings and awards in the US and Ireland, Italian director and cinematographer Gianpaolo Lupori sits down to talk with us about China, his latest film, and the human flesh search engine.