We are a team of documentary and fiction filmmakers who share a common passion for making films that highlight unique stories and listen to voices that may not always be easy to hear. We use our art to open up discussions that may be tough conversations, but always with the goal to build positive communities.
Eugene Yi is an Emmy-winning filmmaker known for FREE CHOL SOO LEE (director, with Julie Ha); and THE A LIST: 15 STORIES FROM THE ASIAN AND PACIFIC DIASPORAS, for HBO. His editing work includes FAREWELL FERRIS WHEEL (2018 News and Documentary Emmy®-nominated); and OUT OF MY HAND (Berlinale, 2015 Independent Spirit John Cassavetes Award nominee).
Diane Quon is an Academy Award-nominated producer including for the Oscar nominated and Peabody award-winning film, MINDING THE GAP (Hulu, POV); 2022 Oscar-shortlisted BAD AXE (IFCFilms); Emmy-nominated FINDING YINGYING (MTVDocs); Emmy-nominated WUHAN WUHAN (POV); AKA MR. CHOW (HBO) and BREAKING THE NEWS (Tribeca 2023, Indie Lens).
Sanjay Sharma is the founder and CEO of Marginal MediaWorks, Inc., an indie studio with recent hits like Tribeca winner, CYPHER, starring recording artist Tierra Whack, and SHE TAUGHT LOVE, which was named the “Best Indie Feature Film” by the AAFCA. Sharma previously helped found and lead two pioneering digital video companies, ALL DEF MEDIA and MACHINIMA.
We have come together in the new documentary “The Rose: Come Back to Me,” an intimate documentary chronicling the remarkable journey of The Rose— from their humble beginnings as a South Korean indie band to their emergence as a global sensation. Through heartfelt moments and honest reflection, the documentary captures how each member fell in love with music, as well as the challenges of navigating the K-pop system.
The film just had its worldwide theatrical premiere and we’re here to answer your questions about the current film, other our projects, the industry, and more!
Join us in r/movies on Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. Pacific.
by TheRoseOfficial
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What are your favorite scene that didn’t make it into the documentary?
Congrats on the release! I’m a Black Rose who saw it in theatres yesterday and it’s such a beautiful film. I hope it’ll go to streaming so I can rewatch it over and over!
How did you all become acquainted with the band and get into the process of creating this documentary together?
What scene did you want to leave in the movie but had to delete?
Hi Eugene, Diane, and Sanjay, thanks for joining us 🙂
Can you tell us some of your favorite music docs of all time?
Really beautiful film both from the deeply personal perspectives and in portraying the creativity and musicianship. What was the most difficult part about capturing that? You were able to film some deeply vulnerable moments, particularly Jeff talking about his dad (who is sort of a sleeper star of the movie!) and being with his dad and Woosung and the terrible trauma he went through. I hope this goes to streaming so we can all enjoy it again and it gains an even bigger audience. Sadly, people don’t go to the theater anymore (I’m guilty of that but I went for The Rose!). ❤️🌹
Congratulations again! 🥹🌹🎉🎉 It’s been the utmost joy and love seeing the film from festival to theatrical feature. Thank you for your heartfelt work and kindness through it all.
1.What is something you’ll take from this film that you will carry with you as you continue to tell more important stories?
2. Not a question, but I think we need a Director’s Cut for all those NGs! 🤔🥰
What’s it about?