BEA2026: Full Schedule

12:00pm PDT

From Challenge to Creativity: International Documentary Production in Low-Resource Environments

Saturday April 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Making an international documentary in low-resource settings requires creativity amid unpredictable conditions. Filmmakers may work alone in unfamiliar cultures, face ethical questions about representation, and confront how their own experiences shape the narrative. While such challenges can be disorienting, they often open unexpected possibilities for deeper reflection and more innovative documentary storytelling.

Moderator: Sangsun Choi, Kennesaw State University
Panelists: Larry Tung, Fashion Institute of Technology
Jiachun Hong, Utah Tech University
Robin Canfield, Actuality Abroad
Tynymgul Eshieva, Assistant Professor, American University of Central Asia

Moderators

Sangsun Choi

Assistant Professor, Kennesaw State University

Sangsun Choi is a visual storyteller who focuses on discovering the unique meaning behind ordinary life. He believes that this value can be revealed through exquisite observation and artistic representation. Originally from South Korea, he has created dozens of works about child labor... Read More →

Speakers

Tynymgul Eshieva

Assistant Professor, American University in Central Asia

Robin Canfield

Director of International Programs, Actuality Abroad

Robin Canfield is an accomplished storyteller, photographer, and documentary filmmaker. He co-founded Actuality Abroad and leads documentary workshops around the world, producing films that highlight the efforts of local changemakers. Under his guidance, Actuality Abroad has mentored... Read More →

LARRY TUNG

Assistant Professor, Fashion Institute of Technology

Assistant Professor
Department of Marketing Communications
FashionInstitute ofTechnology
Documentary filmmaker

Jiachun Hong

Assistant Professor of Digital Media, Utah Tech University

Saturday April 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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Documentary, Research/Theory | BEA, Research/Theory