David Siev International Competition

David Siev is an emerging Cambodian-Mexican-American filmmaker celebrated for his debut film, BAD AXE. Set in his family’s Michigan restaurant, the film addresses the pandemic, racial injustice, and generational trauma, winning awards at SXSW, from the Critics Choice Association, and a spot on the shortlist for the 95th Academy Awards. Siev’s unique perspective in blending universal themes in deeply personal storytelling has established him as a rising voice in the industry.