Yiwei Chen is a New York City based documentary director and editor whose work critically explores social and cultural issues. With an MFA in Film from the School of Visual Arts and a background in journalism, Chen delves into diverse subjects, including immigrant rights movements, the Asian-American music industry, and contemporary women’s voices.
Chen's recent documentary, Audry Funk, which premiered at the New York Independent Film Festival, showcases feminist rapper and social activist Audry Funk. The film chronicles Funk's journey from Mexico to the U.S. as she uses her music to advocate for social justice.
In addition to her long-term projects, Chen collaborates with editorial and commercial clients, including Google, The New York Times, Alibaba, VOGUE, TOPIC and others.