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Takeaway (外賣)

Lin Chen

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I'm a multidisciplinary designer with an keen interest in editorial, branding and publication design. Not afraid of new challenges and exploration when it comes to my creative practices.

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Takeaway is a short documentary film that explores Chinese diasporic stories in the catering sector, through my parent’s lived experience. The narrative follows their daily routine: opening, prepping, working, and closing. Each stage delves deeper into their lives, exploring their stories through archival photos and conversations, creating an honest line of communication about their past. My intent is to normalise conversations between migrant parents by reframing their mindset that their stories are worth telling. The film aims to resonate with other diasporas, not just the Chinese community.

Final work

Takeaway (外賣)

  • fish tank with goldfishes inside swimming around
  • fish tank with goldfishes inside swimming around
  • film stills from the film
  • film stills from the film
  • film stills from the film
  • film stills from the film

Research and process

"Takeaway (外賣)" was filmed at my parents' takeaway business located in East Yorkshire between the months of April and May 2024. Filmed using the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera with the help of my younger sisters. The short film features my parents and other family members as they work a normal day at the takeaway. This project is essentially a family production.

  • behind the scene pictures of the filming process
  • shot filmed on film camera
  • recording sounds with a microphone device

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Takeaway (外賣)

Takeaway is a short documentary film that explores Chinese diasporic stories in the catering sector, through my parent’s lived experience. The narrative follows their daily routine: opening, prepping, working, and closing. Each stage delves deeper into their lives, exploring t...

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