THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING
Tatler spoke to individuals directly impacted by Gold House. They recount their experiences with the organisation
SEAN WANG
Film director
Gold House pushes me to want to be a better ilmmaker. They helped spread the word about my casting call, hosted panels and screenings at Sundance Film Festival [where his feature ilm debut, Didi (2024)— backed by Gold Houses’ Creative Equity Fund—won two awards] and are consistently connecting me with other ilmmakers, inanciers and inspiring individuals in our community.
RHEA AJ
Singer and actor
Gold House is illed with grand thinkers who so graciously kicked open doors to key relationships and opportunities that have been pivotal to my growth. From producing an industry showcase
in Los Angeles to doing panels at Coachella—which eventually led to me meeting my irst agent—each activation was so thoughtful. It’s uplifting to be in a room illed with mentors and powerful tastemakers, knowing we’re all aligned in wanting to see our community succeed. Everyone’s wins are a win for our network as a whole, and it’s a reminder that our dreams can be limitless.
ALEX PO AT
Singer
As a kid, I didn’t understand who I was. As I got older, I started struggling more and more with my identity. Being half Chinese and raised in North America, I have struggled to understand myself. The community has made such an impact on the way I see myself.
When you’re a little kid and you don’t see people that look like you in popular media, it can be extremely discouraging. I get pretty emotional at some of the events when I see Asian Americans being recognised, because they’re really paving the way for future generations.
LLOYD LEE CHOI
Film director
I participated in the inaugural Future Gold Film Fellowship [a programme to help drive and support the pipeline of AAPI talent in the ilm industry] back in 2022 that provided funding and support for three ilmmakers to make their short ilms. Filmmaking can be such an isolating journey, and I felt a certain kinship with so many likeminded people in the Gold House network and family. What excites me and gives me hope is what [this impact] will look like in ive, 10 or 20 years.