24th New York Asian Film Festival

July 11-27, 2025

Photo: © 2025 Catherine T. Nguyen. All rights reserved.

World Premiere

Colors of the Sky's End

Ánh Dương Nơi Trời Tận

A Vietnamese American photographer seeking inspiration back in Vietnam finds an abandoned baby, setting her off on a creative journey that threatens her relationship and tests her moral and artistic boundaries.

Director: Catherine T. Nguyen
Cast: Nguyen Lam Thao Tam, Công Dương, Việt Hương
Languages: Vietnamese with English subtitles
2025; 15 min.; Digital
Countries: Vietnam, USA

SCHEDULE:
Catherine T. Nguyen

Catherine T. Nguyen is an award-winning director/producer based in California. Her passion for storytelling drew her to the NYU Tisch School of Arts, where she graduated cum laude with a B.F.A in Film and Television and a minor in Business of Entertainment, Media and Technology at Stern. Leveraging her diverse suite of skills, Catherine served as a producer for Chicken, which world premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival. White Butterfly is her directorial debut which has screened at festivals around the world, including the Hawai’i International Film Festival, CAAMFest (AT&T InspirASIAN Undergraduate Winner), Yale Student Film Festival (Best Director Winner), among others. She is currently a producer at EST Media bridging East and West stories.

Công Dương

Công Dương is a Vietnamese actor and singer known for his compelling performances across film and television. He gained international recognition in the Thai drama “Hidden Agenda” and recently captivated audiences on the hit music game show “Anh Trai Say Hi.” Showcasing his versatility, he delivered a standout performance in “Mùa Hè Đẹp Nhất” (That Summer, Will Be Back), earning the prestigious Best Supporting Actor award at the Cánh Diều Vàng (Golden Kite Awards). In 2024, he was named Best Face of the Year by Men’s Folio Vietnam.