Thanh Lieu

Thanh is a film journalist, podcast host & writer based in Vancouver, B.C.

In 2024, Thanh created The Produced, a publication dedicated to her conversations with filmmakers, artists, scholars and community makers, grounded in the ongoing cultural, social & political context. Previous guests include DP Gaul Porat, director Alexander Farah, Dr. Karem Khubchandani & novelest Saraid de Silva. Visit The Produced here.

As a journalist and film critic, Thanh has reported from major festivals including the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Tribeca in New York, and InsideOut in Toronto. Her coverage spotlights influential voices shaping contemporary cinema, from the founders of Watermelon Pictures, Badie and Hamza Ali, to the Latvian directing duo Lauris and Raitis Abele.

She has also moderated panels and presented at cinema studies academic conferences.

For queries and commissions, please email Thanh at lieu.thanhnb@gmail.com