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

PRESS & AWARDS

Selected Awards

BEST FEMALE DIRECTOR

AUDIENCE CHOICEAWARD

OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR OF ANARRATIVE SHORT

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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.

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