Interview with Filmmaker Ziru Wang (THE HAUNTING MEMORY)

THE HAUNTING MEMORY, 9min., USA, Drama
Directed by Ziru Wang
Being haunted by the memory from the Vietnam war for 50 years, Harry Tabak was determined to return to where the battle began.

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I met Harry (the protagonist of this film) through another familiar friend. My friend touched on a little bit of Harry’s life to introduce him to me, and it almost sounded like a complete story arc. I talked to Harry that day, and he invited me to see his studio, which was very beautiful. I asked him whether he could be on camera, and he said maybe. One month later, we made it.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?

The shooting was about three separate weekends because I needed to travel…