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Wong Fu Productions has nothing to do with either martial arts or a drag queen movie starring Patrick Swayze; it is an independent filmmaking production company that started out on -- where else? -- Youtube. They have created various music videos, vlogs, and short films that has brought in over 200 million views and over a million subscribers to their channel!

 

Wong Fu Productions was founded by three college students from UC San Diego, Philip Wang, Ted Fu, and Wesley Chan. Wong Fu has been making videos since before Youtube was even created. In 2003, Wang started making lip-syncing videos and later met Fu and Chan in a visual arts class in college. From that moment, Wong Fu was born. But it wasn’t until 2007 when Wong Fu Productions reached its true potential via Youtube.

 

With the overwhelming success and support of their fans, Wong Fu Productions went on a tour to over twenty colleges. After their tour, their popularity only continued to flourish. They have worked with many talented fellow YouTubers like David Choi, Christine Gambito (“Happyslip”), Victor Kim, Kevin Wu (“KevJumba”), Ryan Higa (“NigaHiga”), A.J. Rafael, Cathy Nguyen, and many others. Wong Fu Productions has also worked on many projects with Far East Movement. Here is a music video they made with FEM in tribute to Michael Jackson:

 

 

 

Wong Fu Productions have also made many short films that very much speak to me and many others. Their approach to moviemaking is so realistic and organic, and I think that's what draws everyone into their stories. Their current project, “When It Counts”, is, much like their other short film series, being released in episodes. This one’s story line, however, is being helped by the fans. Wong Fu Productions is giving their fans a chance to be a part of their story. “When It Counts” stars Wong Fu’s Philip Wang and Yuri Tag from "America’s Best Dance Crew"'s Kaba Modern.

 

There is no doubt that Wong Fu Productions has a bright future and will have many more things to come. Go here to check out some of their other videos and subscribe to their channel!

 

 

- Amanda Baltazar, YH Staff