Many of you are likely familiar with the prolific art work and poetry of beloved community treasure Alan Chong Lau. There is finally a documentary to go with his fascinating life, it has two screenings at its world premiere at this year's SIFF May 14 & May 16 as well as streaming during the virtual half of this hybrid festival May 22-28 for those who don't want to make the trek north or be in person or maybe you want to see it more than once or host a screening party of your own: https://www.siff.net/festival/alan-work I am hopeful if it does well at its debut it will also be picked up for distribution and maybe we could see it at The Grand, on PBS and elsewhere. A beautiful story of an artist who always manages to make art, even while working at the produce section of Uwajimaya for 30 years! Made by a filmmaker from Honolulu, Lowell Douglas "Doug" Ing who befriended him 38 years ago while a young student at UW. I think we can all relate to those works in progress passion projects that are simmering in the back burners for years, in this case decades. I hope this inspires someone to stir that pot again, dust off whatever needs polishing, and builds your confidence that someone out there is waiting to love your work. Enjoy! And please share with your networks. Thanks