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Synopsis: In an increasingly complex and divided world, artist Jinny Yu asks, what is on the other side of us? Through the act of painting, Jinny explores uneasy and shifting realities - what does it mean to be a painter, and an activist? Could one navigate being an insider and an outsider at the same time? Through this meandering conversation on migration which inspired her work for the 56th Venice Biennale, Don't They Ever Stop Migrating? we are brought along a journey of self discovery that leaves viewers with important questions we must ask ourselves. The film was a collaboration between Jinny and a team of frequent collaborators, Hingman Leung, Adrienne Row - Smith, and Justin Li, supported by the Agnes Etherington Art Centre.
Artist Bio: Hingman Leung (she/they) is a Chinese-Canadian independent filmmaker whose playful narrative and documentary films explore connection, identity, and belonging. Their work has screened internationally, earned recognition through festivals and awards, and been featured on CBC. Through collaboration and peer learning, and as a co-owner of a creative studio, Hingman hopes to help build an Ottawa where underrepresented storytellers feel at home — on screen and behind the scenes.
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- GenreDocumentary Short Film
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- DirectorHingman Leung
- CastJinny Yu
- CinematographerAdrienne Row - Smith
- AnimatorCasper Slack
- MusicDeighan Morrison
Synopsis: In an increasingly complex and divided world, artist Jinny Yu asks, what is on the other side of us? Through the act of painting, Jinny explores uneasy and shifting realities - what does it mean to be a painter, and an activist? Could one navigate being an insider and an outsider at the same time? Through this meandering conversation on migration which inspired her work for the 56th Venice Biennale, Don't They Ever Stop Migrating? we are brought along a journey of self discovery that leaves viewers with important questions we must ask ourselves. The film was a collaboration between Jinny and a team of frequent collaborators, Hingman Leung, Adrienne Row - Smith, and Justin Li, supported by the Agnes Etherington Art Centre.
Artist Bio: Hingman Leung (she/they) is a Chinese-Canadian independent filmmaker whose playful narrative and documentary films explore connection, identity, and belonging. Their work has screened internationally, earned recognition through festivals and awards, and been featured on CBC. Through collaboration and peer learning, and as a co-owner of a creative studio, Hingman hopes to help build an Ottawa where underrepresented storytellers feel at home — on screen and behind the scenes.
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- GenreDocumentary Short Film
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- DirectorHingman Leung
- CastJinny Yu
- CinematographerAdrienne Row - Smith
- AnimatorCasper Slack
- MusicDeighan Morrison

