Filmmaker, musician, and multimedia artist Sook Yin-Lee joined TMN Creator Aja Haywood at the Austin Asian American Film Festival to talk about her latest film Paying for It. With a career spanning music, television, and film, Sook Yin-Lee brings a unique perspective to storytelling, exploring love, human rights, and self-discovery.

In this interview, Sook shares the lessons she has learned from her journey, highlighting the power of creative collaboration and the many forms love can take—from romantic and polyamorous relationships to self-love and compassion for friends and even pets. She also reflects on the challenges of touring her film and how art can intersect with social justice.

Sook Yin-Lee encourages young creators to embrace adventure, take risks, and find inspiration beyond their comfort zones. Her insights are a reminder that making meaningful art and cultivating human connections go hand in hand—and that every opportunity to create and care is worth pursuing.

🎧 Check out also the full interview with Sook Yin-Lee on our blog.

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Interview by Aja Haywood. Austin Asian America Film Festival, Austin 2025.