THE DINNER TABLE | Ellen Chang

“ ‘Dinner Table’ is an animated short exploring intergenerational conflict between a Korean American father and daughter. By visualizing how words change as they are spoken and heard, the film illustrates the cultural and emotional gaps that shape family life. It directly addresses the suicide epidemic among Korean American youth, aiming to spark dialogue and empathy around mental health stigma.”

Ellen Chang is a researcher and storyteller who graduated from Harvard Medical School’s Media, Medicine, and Health program. She studied Biology of Global Health at Georgetown University and has worked at Stanford University and Massachusetts General Hospital. Chang’s writing and research center on mental health, illness narratives and the lived experiences of immigrant communities.