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Tailor Made

Tailor Made is a 12-minute documentary about the passion and perseverance of Tam Nguyen, a refugee from Vietnam who came to Canada in the ‘80s as part of the Vietnamese “boat people” and used his masterful tailoring skills to craft a new life for himself and many others. As October 2023 marks 43 years since Tam's arrival in Canada, Tailor Made captures his reflections on his life's journey and how he fulfilled a promise to dedicate his life to helping others.

  • Quan Luong
    Director
    Seeking FIRE, Container, I Hurt Myself
  • Quan Luong
    Producer
    Seeking FIRE, Container, I Hurt Myself
  • Stephen Ground
    Producer
    D Dot H, Shoot Your Shot, Playing Life
  • Sarah Koehn
    Producer
    D Dot H, Shoot Your Shot, Playing Life
  • Meegwun Fairbrother
    Producer
    D Dot H, Shoot Your Shot, Playing Life
  • Nathalie Massaroni
    Editor
    Arbedeen, Seeking FIRE, Wintertide
  • Justin Delorme
    Composer
    Finality of Dusk, Diaspora, Waapake
  • Quan Luong
    Director of Photography
    Seeking FIRE, Don't F*ck With Ghosts, Container
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 21, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    14,800 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English, Vietnamese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Quan Luong

Quan Luong is a Vietnamese filmmaker and cinematographer based in Canada. His films have been screened at DOC NYC, the Reelworld Film Festival, the Vancouver Asian Film Festival, and many more. Among his recent notable works are the CBC Gem docu-series "Finding Diamonds," the feature documentary "Seeking FIRE", and the short documentary "Tailor Made", which was nominated for Best Short Documentary Cinematography at the 67th Canadian Society of Cinematographers Awards.
Looking ahead, Quan's next short documentary, "Becoming Ruby" is set to premiere at the 2025 Hot Docs International Film Festival, promising to be another impactful addition to his impressive portfolio.

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Director Statement

Only recently have I begun to contemplate my decision to leave home eight years ago in pursuit of a better future in Canada. Throughout my upbringing, I was taught to view those who ran away after the war as shameful. However, meeting Tam, who embarked on that very journey, has completely shattered that misconception. Working alongside him to share his story has instilled in me a newfound pride in my own journey. I deeply admire his bravery, resilience, and the sacrifices he made, abandoning all safety nets for a new life on the other side of the world. His story truly encapsulates the immigrant experience, and I hope this movie can inspire viewers to feel the same way.