PRESS & AWARDS

on the record, off the charts

The Washington Post A movie about an Asian sex robot aims to challenge stereotypes

The Hollywood Reporter Alice Initiative Reveals Annual List of Emerging Female Directors

The Hollywood Reporter Netflix Graduates First Cohort From Series Director Development Program (Exclusive)

MovieMaker ‘Good Filipino Kids,’ Lunchtime Guilt and a Goldfish Story Highlight NFMLA’s In Focus: Asian Cinema Program

FILMMAKER The American Pavilion Announces Its Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

TaiwaneseAmerican.org Lunchbox: Anne Hu Serves a Taste of Taiwanese America in 90s-Era Cleveland

ACV Asian Cinevision Anne Hu’s Love Letter to her Mother is a Quintessential Asian American Story

Cleveland Scene Locally Filmed Short 'Lunchbox' Makes Streaming Debut

What people are saying.

CAKE was an exceptionally well-crafted and downright funny piece of filmmaking. I’ve never done this before, but I immediately called my managers and agents and told them to get involved with Anne.

— Marc Webb, Director
In LUNCHBOX, the weaving of family traditions, the echoes of love and pain, and the final build to the new generation is very moving. Her shot selection and the performances (especially with young actors!) shows a REAL DIRECTOR at work. It moved me to tears.

— Paris Barclay, Director/Producer
Through objectification, “Cake” forces its audience to ask what it means when Asian women are endlessly fetishized. Based on the strength of her short film, Hu just might become the latest cinematic force to be reckoned with.

— Alan Zilbermann, The Washington Post
“Lunchbox” is a very impactful short, both due to its context and its cinematic approach, in another testament to the progress of Asian-American cinema."

— Panos Kotzathanasis, Asian Movie Pulse
As a filmmaker, Anne Hu has always impressed me with her versatility and personal storytelling. She demonstrates what it means to bring authenticity to your work. I'm always excited to see what Anne will do with her next project!

-Paul Sloop, Cleveland International Film Festival
Anne Hu masterfully captures the emotional nuance of her characters as a filmmaker. From deeply poignant to absurdist and comedic, her work creates attuned and illuminating worlds you want to stay in, and that stay with you long after.

- Bojana Sandic, NewFilmmakers Los Angeles

Awards

LUNCHBOX

Devour! The Food Film Fest
Best Short Drama

Lowell Asian American Film Festival
Audience Choice Winner

Sunnyside Shorts International Film Festival
Audience Choice Winner

Woods Hole Film Festival
Jury Award Runner-Up for Best Sound Design in a Short Narrative
Audience Award 2nd Runner-Up for Best Dramatic Short

Art of Brooklyn Film Festival
Outstanding Director of a Narrative Short

Short. Sweet. Film Fest.
Best Short. Sweet. Film.
Audience Choice Winner of Best of Fest Block

Urbanworld Film Festival
Best Female Director - US Narrative Short

Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival
Best Short Audience Choice
Best Director Short Film
Best Cinematography Short Film
Best Sound Design Short Film

Dayton Independent Film Festival
Best of Festival Audience Choice Award
Best Ohio Film

Greenpoint Film Festival
Best Narrative Short

Lighthouse International Film Festival
Best Narrative Short

Cinema Columbus
Best Short Film

Cleveland International Film Festival
Best Ohio Short Audience Choice Award

DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon
Best Short Narrative

Nominations:
NewFilmmakers LA
Best Short Film Drama
Best Film Editing

CAKE

IndieWorks
Best Writer/Director
Silver Whiskers Award

30UNDER30 Film Festival
Best Director

Queens World Film Festival
Special Jury Prize
Sardonic Lampoon

Columbus International Film + Video Festival
Best Narrative Short

Atlanta Shortsfest
Best Erotic Short

Fetisch Film Festival
Best Short Film
Best Actress in a Short Film

Urbanworld Film Festival
Best Female Director - US Narrative Short

Nominations:
Queens World Film Festival
Best Ensemble in a Narrative Short

PRESS & AWARDS

CAKE was an exceptionally well-crafted and downright funny piece of filmmaking. I’ve never done this before, but I immediately called my managers and agents and told them to get involved with Anne.

In LUNCHBOX, the weaving of family traditions, the echoes of love and pain, and the final build to the new generation is very moving. Her shot selection and the performances (especially with young actors!) shows a REAL DIRECTOR at work. It moved me to tears.

Through objectification, “Cake” forces its audience to ask what it means when Asian women are endlessly fetishized. Based on the strength of her short film, Hu just might become the latest cinematic force to be reckoned with.

“Lunchbox” is a very impactful short, both due to its context and its cinematic approach, in another testament to the progress of Asian-American cinema."

As a filmmaker, Anne Hu has always impressed me with her versatility and personal storytelling. She demonstrates what it means to bring authenticity to your work. I'm always excited to see what Anne will do with her next project!

Anne Hu masterfully captures the emotional nuance of her characters as a filmmaker. From deeply poignant to absurdist and comedic, her work creates attuned and illuminating worlds you want to stay in, and that stay with you long after.

Awards

LUNCHBOX

CAKE