Elizabeth Ai is a director, producer, and writer. She’s an alum of Berlinale Talents, Center for Asian American Media, Film Independent, Firelight Media, and Sundance Institute. Her directorial debut, NEW WAVE, had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival 2024 where it won a Special Jury Mention for Best New Documentary Director and continues on the festival circuit.

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ABOUT NEW WAVE

Mile-high hair. Synthesized sounds. Teenage rebellion. Elizabeth Ai was on a mission to excavate an untold story of rebellious punks in the chaotic world of 80s Vietnamese New Wave until she uncovers a hidden past.

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FILM

New Wave

PROGRAM AFFILIATION

Documentary Lab

Impact Campaign Fund

COHORT YEAR

2021-2023 (Documentary Lab)
2024-2025 (Impact Campaign Fund)

WEBSITE

elizabethai.com

INSTAGRAM

@elizabeth_ai