Meet our AWC Fellow: Libby Chun

Learn about our 2025 AWC Fellow, Libby Chun!

About Me
Libby Haein (해인) Chun is a Korean American artist born and raised in Texas and South Korea with a BFA from Dodge College. As an AA who has grown up in only either or spaces, the value of gray areas, interstitiality, and investigating balancing pervades all her practices. Her work consists of narrative film, multimedia documentation, and assemblages of language that are searching for gratitude, knowledge, third-culture, catharsis, and the future. Her past positions include director’s assistant and organizational roles for Women In Film and Outfest. Currently, she is with Visual Communications Media as Programs Coordinator and Artist in Residence. Her first film, CROSSROADS, has screened at several festivals across the country. She also likes to collect dictionaries.

What inspired you to pursue film/media arts?
There’s not one single thing. When I was young I used to stay up late every night listening to cassette tapes of Magic Tree House, Little Women, and the like. I wanted to move people with stories the way they did for me, creating something worth losing sleep over. As that instinct grew into something more intentional, I’ve tried to check in with myself throughout the years. Even as I and the world continue to change, I shake the Magic 8 Ball that is being a storyteller every so often. Each time all signs still point to yes.

What are you most excited about for this year’s AWC?
Every single fellow in our group tried something new and unfamiliar with their film. It’s been very much a privilege to witness that bravery and growth and I’m excited to see all of them reap the rewards of that courage!

What do you like to do during your free time?
I’m reading my way through the classics and writing when I can. Other pockets of time are filled with yoga, volleyball, yarn, sun, and exploring the city with my very excellent friends.

Favorite Film:
At the moment, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.

Favorite TV Show:
Fleabag, Arcane, Atlanta

Music Artist on Repeat:
Fleabag, Arcane, Atlanta

Unpopular opinion:
I think Japanese Cherry Blossom (from B&B) smells like Dr.Pepper but maybe it's the Texas in me.

Restaurant recommendation:
Phởholic and Joe’s Italian Ice 2 hit combo.

Where to find you: @nibzchun on Instagram, Letterboxd, and Goodreads