a film by alicia qian
head chef (writer/director)
alicia qian
Alicia Qian (she/her) is a 21 year old filmmaker and sound designer with an irrational love for audio, writing, and most of all food. Growing up Chinese-American, food has always been a central part of how she connects with her peers and family. Alicia has directed and sound designed several shorts, some of which have aired on NPR and featured on Apple’s Best of 2021 Podcasts. She is more than excited to bring this delicious narrative to life along with the plethora of incredibly talented folks she’s met along the way. Cheers!
about the film
DID YOU EAT YET follows Eunice, a chef looking to open her own restaurant in the city. When her mother springs a visit after years, Eunice decides to cook her a meal; because what else do you do when your Chinese mother visits?
Through their dispute over whether or not Eunice is making the right choice, they struggle with cultural differences and the responsibilities they have to themselves and each other.
