Qhia dab neeg

celebrating 50 years of story sharing by hmong filmmakers

Qhia Dab Neeg (QDN) is a recognition of Hmong storytelling, designed to honor the rich history, tradition, and culture of the Hmong people through film and video. The series will feature six community screenings and dialogues, highlighting 50 years of Hmong-American filmmaking in Minnesota. Additionally, Qhia Dab Neeg will gather and showcase live and recorded interviews with filmmakers and curators, offering deeper insights into each film and creating space for generational reflections on the Hmong-American experience.

Beginning September 2025, In Progress will launch a series of 6 screening and dialogue events dedicated to Hmong storytelling. The series will provide a retrospect of films produced between 1975 and 2025 and will be curated by 3 filmmakers that represent generational diversity in their professional experiences as producers.  We will be adding information to this page as programming develops. For now know that the program is in the great hands of the following

Upcoming Events

“On Screen, On Air: Hmong in Television”

Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 6-8pm CT
Hmong Village, 1001 Johnson Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55106

The Qhia Dab Neeg Film Festival's second community screening focuses on television. Join us for a conversation on Hmong representation in television — from news anchors to shows that shape our visibility on screen. The event will highlight how Hmong voices and stories show up on air and in our communities. Special guests include Senator Foung Hawj. RSVP required since we have limited seats.

Past Events

“In Conversation: Celebrating 50 Years of Hmong Film in Minnesota”

Sunday, September 14, 2025 | 1-3pm CT
Pan Asian Center at Maplewood Mall, 3001 White Bear Ave Suite 2035, Maplewood, MN 55109

The opening program will showcase excerpts from ten films curated by the Qhia Dab Neeg team, followed by a community dialogue exploring their cultural and artistic impact. RSVP required since we have limited seats.