Choosh Yu
- Cinematographer
- Director
- Writer
Choosh, also known as Qiushi Yu, was born and raised in China and educated in the United States. He is an artist at the vibrant intersection of cultures and creative expression, exploring the divide between the East and the West. With his academic foundation in Asia Pacific Studies from the University of San Francisco, Choosh embarks on an artistic journey propelled by an insatiable curiosity for the intricate dance that unfolds between Asian and American lifestyles. Choosh crafts writing, filmmaking, and still photography and uniquely transmutes personal experiences into compelling visual narratives.
Choosh's work invites the audience to explore the immersive world of immigrant experiences. His most recent film, Go with the Flow, encapsulates the essence of this exploration. The story follows Batubagen, an immigrant who arrives in the Land of the Free. Yet, quickly discovers that freedom comes at a price. Stripped of his former aura and identity as a celebrated master of Khoomei throat singing, Batubagen embarks on a journey to rebuild his self-worth in his new society. Through Batubagen's story, Choosh captures the complexities of the immigrant experience, weaving a poignant tale of resilience and transformation.
Through his lens, Choosh constructs bridges that seamlessly unite divergent stories, forming a harmonious tapestry. As an artist and storyteller, Choosh encapsulates the essence of intertwined lives, beckoning us to peer through open doors into the shared human experience.
Choosh's work invites the audience to explore the immersive world of immigrant experiences. His most recent film, Go with the Flow, encapsulates the essence of this exploration. The story follows Batubagen, an immigrant who arrives in the Land of the Free. Yet, quickly discovers that freedom comes at a price. Stripped of his former aura and identity as a celebrated master of Khoomei throat singing, Batubagen embarks on a journey to rebuild his self-worth in his new society. Through Batubagen's story, Choosh captures the complexities of the immigrant experience, weaving a poignant tale of resilience and transformation.
Through his lens, Choosh constructs bridges that seamlessly unite divergent stories, forming a harmonious tapestry. As an artist and storyteller, Choosh encapsulates the essence of intertwined lives, beckoning us to peer through open doors into the shared human experience.