Alice Wu

Known for: Writing
Born: April 21, 1970
Birthplace: San Jose, California, USA

Alice Wu ( 伍思薇, born April 21, 1970) is an American film director and screenwriter. In both of her films, the main characters are Chinese American. For the film Saving Face, a number of production companies offered to buy the script for the film, but Wu opted not to sell it in order to uphold an authentic portrayal of the Taiwanese-American community. Aside from Asian protagonists, her films also often explore the lives of intellectual, LGBT female characters. Saving Face and Wu's impact on the industry have paved way for greater Asian representation in the film industry today. Her contributions in film have inspired Asian-American actresses such as Awkwafina and Lana Condor.

Filmography

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The Note 2022
Director, Writer
The Half of It 2020
Director, Producer, Writer
Saving Face 2004
Director, Writer
Over the Moon 2020
Additional Writing
Slaying the Dragon: Reloaded 2011
as Herself
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema 2006
as Self

Credits from TMDB.